In the September 13, 2016, Federal Register, FDA requested comments regarding the establishment of appropriately targeted durations of use of antimicrobial drugs of importance to human medicine (i.e., medically important antimicrobial drugs) when they are administered in the feed or water of food-producing animals for therapeutic purposes. In March 2015, FDA developed "The National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria," a plan presenting a strategy for collaborative action by the U.S. government in coordination with individuals and organizations within the human and animal health sectors with the goal of implementing interventions that can reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance. The plan was developed in response to President Obama's 2014 Executive Order 13676 on "Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria." Comments are due December 13, 2016.
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