Food Additives Permitted in the Feed and Drinking Water of Animals; Menadione Nicotinamide Bisulfite

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is republishing, with additional information, a final rule that published in the Federal Register of January 2, 1996 (61 FR 5). The rule amended the food additive regulations (animal use) to reflect approval of a food additive petition (FAP) filed by Vanetta (U.S.A.) Inc. Objections to the final rule were filed. FDA is not acting on the objections in this document, but is clarifying the basis of approval of the petition and providing additional information. The agency also is providing a new 30-day period for the submission of objections or of additional information in support of the objections that were previously filed. FDA has not stayed the effective date of the final rule, effective January 2, 1996. DATES: Objections, additional information in support of the previously filed objections, or additional written objections and requests for a hearing, must be submitted by September 27, 1999. ADDRESSES: Submit written objections and/or additional information in support of objections previously submitted to the Dockets Management Branch (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon A. Benz, Center for Veterinary Medicine (HFV-228), Food and Drug Administration, 7500 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855, 301-827-6656.