An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-349 to clarify that a standard will only beneeded if diacetyl is still in use. Second, it clarifies that Section 4, calling for a NIOSH study, applies to potential substitutes for diacetyl.

1. 1

   Change 1: Inserts “, if at such time, diacetyl is still being processed or utilized in facilities subject to…” after “diacetyl”

   InsertsPage 6, line 21Printed page

   …diacetyl[inserted: , if at such time, diacetyl is still being processed or utilized in facilities subject to such Act]…

   Original wording

   Page 6, line 21, insert “, if at such time, diacetyl is still being processed or utilized in facilities subject to such Act” after “diacetyl”.

2. 2

   Change 2: Replaces “of” with “for”

   ReplacesPage 7, line 5Printed page

   [struck: of][inserted: for]

   Original wording

   Page 7, line 5, strike “of” and insert “for”.

3. 3

   Change 3: Replaces “used in the production” through “NIOSH” with “that may be used as substitutes for diacetyl and”

   ReplacesPage 7, line 7Printed page

   In H.R. 2693 · Reported in House

   SEC. 4. STUDY AND RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS ON OTHER FLAVORINGS.

   (a) Study.--The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health shall conduct a study on food flavorings [struck: used in the production of microwave popcorn. The study shall prioritize the chemicals ]that [struck: are most closely chemically associated with][inserted: may be used as substitutes for] diacetyl [struck: to determine possible exposure hazards. NIOSH ][inserted: and ]shall transmit a report of the findings of the study to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

   (b) Recommended Exposure Limits.--Upon completion of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a), NIOSH shall establish recommended exposure limits for flavorings determined by such study to pose exposure hazards to workers involved in the production of microwave popcorn. Union Calendar No. 149

   Original wording

   Page 7, line 7, strike “used in the production” and all that follows through “NIOSH” and insert “that may be used as substitutes for diacetyl and”.

4. 4

   Change 4: Rewrites page 7, lines 13–18

   ReplacesPrinted page

   Removes page 7, lines 13–18 of the printed bill. See that page

   Inserted: (b) Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting the timing of the rulemaking outlined in section 2.

   Original wording

   Page 7, strike lines 13 through 18 and insert the following:

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As printed