95-31018. Potassium Hydroxide as a Hog Scald Agent  

  • [Federal Register Volume 60, Number 246 (Friday, December 22, 1995)]
    [Rules and Regulations]
    [Page 66483]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 95-31018]
    
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
    9 CFR Part 318
    
    [Docket No. 95-035F]
    RIN 0583-AB96
    
    
    Potassium Hydroxide as a Hog Scald Agent
    
    AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA.
    
    ACTION: Affirmation of effective date.
    
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    SUMMARY: On October 23, 1995, the Food Safety and Inspection Service 
    (FSIS) published a direct final rule, ``Potassium Hydroxide as a Hog 
    Scald Agent.'' This direct final rule allows the use of potassium 
    hydroxide in hog scald and hair removal processes. No adverse comments 
    were received in response to the direct final rule. Therefore, this 
    rule is effective on December 22, 1995.
    
    EFFECTIVE DATES: December 22, 1995.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Paula M. Cohen, Director, 
    Regulations Development, Policy, Evaluation and Planning Staff, Food 
    Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 
    Washington, DC 20250-3700; (202) 720-7164.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice affirms the effective date of 
    the direct final rule, ``Potassium Hydroxide as a Hog Scald Agent,'' 
    that was published on October 23, 1995, at 60 FR 54295. This direct 
    final rule allows the use of potassium hydroxide in hog scald and hair 
    removal processes. FSIS did not receive any written adverse comments or 
    written notice of intent to submit adverse comments in response to this 
    rule. Therefore, the effective date of the rule is December 22, 1995.
    
        Done at Washington, DC, on: December 14, 1995.
    Michael R. Taylor,
    Acting Under Secretary for Food Safety.
    [FR Doc. 95-31018 Filed 12-21-95; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 3410-DM-P
    
    

Document Information

Effective Date:
12/22/1995
Published:
12/22/1995
Department:
Agriculture Department
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Affirmation of effective date.
Document Number:
95-31018
Dates:
December 22, 1995.
Pages:
66483-66483 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. 95-035F
RINs:
0583-AB96
PDF File:
95-31018.pdf
CFR: (1)
9 CFR 318