Lyondell-Citgo Refining Co., Ltd.; Filing of Food Additive Petition

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that Lyondell-Citgo Refining Co., Ltd., has filed a petition proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of white mineral oil as a dust control agent for rough rice. DATES: Written comments on the petitioner's environmental assessment by February 24, 1995. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to the Dockets Management Branch (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, rm. 1-23, 12420 Parklawn Dr., Rockville, MD 20857. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Blondell Anderson, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-207), Food and Drug Administration, 200 C St. SW., Washington, DC 20204, 202-418-3106. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (sec. 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5))), notice is given that a food additive petition (FAP 5A4440) has been filed by Lyondell-Citgo Refining Co., Ltd., P.O. Box 2451, Houston, TX 77252-2451. The petition proposes to amend the food additive regulations in Sec. 172.878 White mineral oil (21 CFR 172.878) to provide for the safe use of white mineral oil as [[Page 4921]] a dust control agent for rough rice at an application rate