Memorandum of Understanding Between the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Agriculture, and the University of Puerto Rico

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#  Memorandum of Understanding Between the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Agriculture, and the University of Puerto Rico

**AGENCY:**

Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

**ACTION:**

Notice.

**SUMMARY:**

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing notice of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Agriculture, and the University of Puerto Rico. The purpose is to establish a framework for collaboration on mutually agreed upon activities in scientific and regulatory areas.

**DATES:**

The agreement became effective December 7, 2000.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**

Maritza Colon-Pullano, Office of the Commissioner (HFG-1), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-827-4553.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**

In accordance with 21 CFR 20.108(c), which states that all written agreements and MOU’s between FDA and others shall be published in the *Federal Register* , the agency is publishing notice of this MOU.

Dated: March 19, 2001.

Ann M. Witt,

Acting Associate Commissioner for Policy.