Federal Register / Vol. 66, No. 41 / Thursday, March 1, 2001 / Rules and Regulations 12853

203.50, or § 203.3(q), as it applies to

wholesale distribution of blood

derivatives by health care entities.

This action is being taken under

FDA’s authority under 21 CFR 10.35(a).

The Commissioner of Food and Drugs

finds that this further delay of the

effective date is in the public interest.

Dated: February 22, 2001.

Ann M. Witt,

Acting Associate Commissioner for Policy.

[FR Doc. 01–4964 Filed 2–28–01; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4160–01–S

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Internal Revenue Service

26 CFR Part 1

[TD 8934]

RIN 1545–AX60

Reopenings of Treasury Securities and

Other Debt Instruments; Original Issue

Discount; Correction

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),

Treasury.

ACTION: Correction to final regulations.

SUMMARY: This document contains

corrections to final regulations that were

published in the Federal Register on

Friday, January 12, 2001 (66 FR 2811),

relating to reopenings of Treasury

securities, other debt instruments, and

original issue discount.

DATES: This correction is effective

March 13, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

William E. Blanchard, (202) 622–3950

(not a toll-free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

The final regulations (TD 8934) that

are the subject of these corrections are

under section 1275 of the Internal

Revenue Code.

Need for Correction

As published the final regulations (TD

8934) contain errors that may prove to

be misleading and are in need of

clarification.

Correction of Publication

Accordingly, the publication of the

final regulations (TD 8934), which were

the subject of FR Doc. 01–622, is

corrected as follows:

On page 2813, column 2, in the

preamble under the heading ‘‘(2) Yield

Test’’, second line from the bottom of

the column the language ‘‘pecent test in

the proposed regulations’’ is corrected

to read ‘‘percent test in the proposed

regulations’’.

Cynthia E. Grigsby,

Chief, Regulations Unit, Office of Special

Counsel (Modernization & Strategic

Planning).

[FR Doc. 01–4922 Filed 2–28–01; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4830–01–P

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and

Firearms

27 CFR Parts 19 and 21

[T.D. ATF–442; Ref: Notice No. 832]

RIN 1512–AB60

Formulas for Denatured Alcohol and

Rum (2000R–295P)

AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco

and Firearms (ATF), Department of the

Treasury.

ACTION: Final Rule (Treasury decision).

SUMMARY: This final rule amends the

regulations in 27 CFR Parts 19 and 21

by updating the information relating to

the formulation of completely denatured

alcohol (CDA), specially denatured

alcohol (SDA), and specially denatured

rum (SDR); the denaturants authorized

for use in the manufacturing of these

formulations; and the specifications for

these denaturants. The updates include

removing the proprietary brand name

‘‘BITREX’’ listed with the denaturant

denatonium benzoate, incorporating an

ATF ruling that approves the use of two

substitute denaturants, and making

other amendments to provide clarity.

DATES: This rule is effective on March 1,

2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa

M. Gesser, Regulations Division, Bureau

of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650

Massachusetts Avenue NW.,

Washington, DC 20226, (202–927–9347)

or e-mail at alctob@atfhq.atf.treas.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

27 CFR Part 21 contains listings of

information relating to the formulation

of CDA, SDA, and SDR, to the

specifications for denaturants and to the

denaturants authorized for use in the

formulation of CDA, SDA, and SDR.

ATF is authorized under § 5242 of the

Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to

prescribe the character and quantity of

approved denaturing materials.

Pursuant to § 21.91, ATF may authorize

substitutions or variations from the

specified list of denaturants upon

application filed with ATF by the

denaturer. This final rule amends Part

21 by incorporating additional

denaturants that have been approved

pursuant to such applications.

Additionally, this final rule incorporates

several technical corrections.

Substitute Denaturants

ATF Ruling 94–4 approved the use of

heptane as a substitute denaturant for

toluene in SDA Formula No. 2–B (SDA

2–B) and alpha terpineol as a substitute

denaturant in SDA Formula No. 38–B

(SDA 38–B).

Heptane is currently approved as a

substitute denaturant for rubber

hydrocarbon solvent in SDA 28–A. This

ruling allows for the use of heptane as

a substitute, on an equal (1:1) basis, for

any one of the denaturants (toluene,

benzene or rubber hydrocarbon solvent)

in SDA 2–B.

Alpha terpineol, having similar

specifications to those of pine oil, N.F.,

an approved denaturant for SDA 38–B,

is now approved for use as a substitute

denaturant in SDA 38–B.

Removal of a Proprietary Name

This final rule removes the

proprietary brand name ‘‘BITREX’’ each

place it appears in parts 19 and 21. The

use of the proprietary brand name

‘‘BITREX’’ in conjunction with the

approved denaturant denatonium

benzoate, N.F. may be mistakenly

considered a product endorsement by

ATF over all over proprietary names.

Other Changes

27 CFR 21.6 and 21.141 are amended

to correctly cite referenced information.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

On July 31, 1996, ATF published a

notice of proposed rulemaking (Notice

No. 832, 61 FR 39929–39931) to solicit

public comment on regulations to

update the information provided in

parts 19 and 21 relating to the

formulation of CDA, SDA, and SDR; the

denaturants authorized for use in the

manufacturing of these formulations;

and the specifications for these

denaturants. The comment period

closed on September 30, 1996.

Comments on the NPRM

ATF did not receive any comments in

response to Notice 832, therefore, most

of the amendments proposed in Notice

No. 832 have been adopted in this final

rule.

Paperwork Reduction Act

The provisions of the Paperwork

Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C.

Chapter 35, and its implementing

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regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, do not

apply to this final rule because there are

no new reporting or recordkeeping

requirements.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

It is hereby certified that this final

rule will not have a significant

economic impact on a substantial

number of small entities. The

regulations provide industry members

with the most current listings of

denaturants, denatured alcohol and rum

formulations and their specifications.

The regulations will not increase

recordkeeping or reporting

requirements. Accordingly, a regulatory

flexibility analysis is not required

because this final rule will not have a

significant economic impact on a

substantial number of small entities.

Pursuant to section 7805(f) of the

Internal Revenue Code, the NPRM

preceding this regulation was submitted

to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the

Small Business Administration, for

comment on its impact on small

business. The Chief Counsel for

Advocacy did not submit any

comments.

Executive Order 12866

It has been determined that this final

rule is not a significant regulatory action

as defined by Executive Order 12866.

Therefore, a regulatory assessment is not

required.

Drafting Information

The principal author of this document

is Lisa M. Gesser, Regulations Division,

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and

Firearms.

List of Subjects

27 CFR Part 19

Administrative practice and

procedure, Alcohol and alcoholic

beverages, Authority delegations

(Government agencies), Chemicals,

Claims, Customs duties and inspection,

Electronic fund transfers, Excise taxes,

Exports, Gasohol, Imports, Labeling,

Liquors, Packaging and containers,

Puerto Rico, Reporting and

recordkeeping requirements, Research,

Security measures, Spices and

flavorings, Stills, Surety bonds,

Transportation, Vinegar, Virgin Islands,

Warehouses, Wine.

27 CFR Part 21

Alcohol and alcoholic beverages,

Authority delegation, Chemicals,

Gasohol.

Authority and Issuance

Accordingly, ATF is amending

chapter I of title 27 of the Code of

Federal Regulations as follows:

PART 19—DISTILLED SPIRITS

PLANTS

Paragraph 1. The authority citation

for Part 19 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 19 U.S.C. 81c, 1311; 26 U.S.C.

5001, 5002, 5004–5006, 5008, 5010, 5041,

5061, 5062, 5066, 5081, 5101, 5111–5113,

5142, 5143, 5146, 5171–5173, 5175, 5176,

5178–5181, 5201–5204, 5206, 5207, 5211–

5215, 5221–5223, 5231, 5232, 5235, 5236,

5241–5243, 5271, 5273, 5301, 5311–5313,

5362, 5370, 5373, 5501–5505, 5551–5555,

5559, 5561, 5562, 5601, 5612, 5682, 6001,

6065, 6109, 6302, 6311, 6676, 6806, 7011,

7510, 7805; 31 U.S.C. 9301, 9303, 9304, 9306.

§ 19.460 [Amended]

Par. 2. Amend § 19.460(a) by

removing the word ‘‘(BITREX)’’.

§ 19.1005 [Amended]

Par. 3. Amend § 19.1005(c)(2) by

removing the word ‘‘(Bitrex)’’.

PART 21—FORMULAS FOR

DENATURED ALCOHOL AND RUM

Par. 4. The authority citation for Part

21 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 26 U.S.C. 5242,

7805.

§ 21.32 [Amended]

Par. 5. Amend § 21.32(a) by removing

the word ‘‘(BITREX)’’.

Par. 6. Revise § 21.33(a) to read as

follows:

§ 21.33 Formula No. 2–B

(a) Formula. To every 100 gallons of

alcohol add:

One-half gallon of benzene, 1⁄2 gallon of

rubber hydrocarbon solvent, 1⁄2 gallon of

toluene, or 1⁄2 gallon of heptane.

* * * * *

§ 21.65 [Amended]

Par. 7. Amend § 21.65(a) by adding

the words ‘‘Alpha terpineol’’ to the top

of the list of substances.

§ 21.76 [Amended]

Par. 8. Amend § 21.76(a) by removing

the word ‘‘(BITREX)’’.

§ 21.91 [Amended]

Par. 9. Amend the second sentence of

§ 21.91 by removing the word ‘‘of’’

where it appears for the second time

and adding the word ‘‘or’’ in its place.

§§ 21.95 through 21.132 [Redesignated as

§§ 21.96 through 21.133]

Par. 10. Redesignate § 21.95 through

§ 21.132 as § 21.96 through § 21.133.

Par. 11. Add a new § 21.95 to read as

follows:

§ 21.95 Alpha terpineol.

(a) Boiling point at 752mm 218.8–

219.4°C.

(b) Density at 15° 0.9386.

(c) Refractive index at 20° 1.4831.

§ 21.141 [Amended]

Par. 12. Amend § 21.141 by adding

‘‘40–B’’ to the end of the list in the

column entitled ‘‘Formulas authorized’’

for the entry ‘‘External pharmaceuticals,

miscellaneous, U.S.P. or N.F.’’, ‘‘Code

No. 249.’’

§ 21.151 [Amended]

Par. 13. Amend § 21.151 as follows:

a. Add the words ‘‘Alpha Terpineol

* * * S.D.A. 38–B’’ directly after the

words ‘‘Almond oil, bitter, N.F.X. * * *

S.D.A. 38–B’’;

b. Remove the word ‘‘(BITREX)’’ from

the reference to ‘‘Denatonium benzoate,

N.F. S.D.A. 1, 40–B’’; and

c. Add ‘‘2–B’’ between ‘‘S.D.A.’’ and

‘‘28–A’’ across from ‘‘Heptane.’’

Signed: January 4, 2001.

Bradley A. Buckles,

Director.

Approved: February 1, 2001.

Timothy E. Skud,

Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary,

(Regulatory, Tariff and Trade Enforcement).

[FR Doc. 01–4845 Filed 2–28–01; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4810–31–M

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

28 CFR Part 25

[AG Order No. 2403–2001; FBI 105F]

RIN 1110–AA02

National Instant Criminal Background

Check System Regulation; Delay of

Effective Date

AGENCY: Federal Bureau of

Investigation, Department of Justice.

ACTION: Final rule; delay of effective

date.

SUMMARY: In accordance with the

memorandum of January 20, 2001, from

the Assistant to the President and Chief

of Staff, entitled ‘‘Regulatory Review

Plan,’’ published in the Federal Register

on January 24, 2001 (66 FR 7702), this

action temporarily delays for 60 days

the effective date of the final rule

entitled ‘‘National Instant Criminal