[Federal Register: September 20, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 182)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 54943]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
27 CFR Parts 4, 5, and 7
[Notice No. 64; Re: Notice No. 62]
RIN 1513-AB08
Major Food Allergen Labeling for Wines, Distilled Spirits and
Malt Beverages
AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Treasury.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of comment period.
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SUMMARY: In response to industry member requests, the Alcohol and
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau extends the comment period for Notice No.
62, Major Food Allergen Labeling for Wines, Distilled Spirits and Malt
Beverages, a notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal
Register on July 26, 2006, for an additional 90 days.
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before December 26,
2006.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments to any of the following addresses--
Director, Regulations and Rulings Division, Alcohol and
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Attn: Notice No. 62, P.O. Box 14412,
Washington, DC 20044-4412.
202-927-8525 (facsimile).
nprm@ttb.gov (e-mail).
http://www.ttb.gov/regulations_laws/all_rulemaking.shtml.
An online comment form is posted with this notice on
our Web site.
http://www.regulations.gov. Federal e-rulemaking portal;
follow instructions for submitting comments.
You may view copies of this extension notice, Notice No. 62, the
petitions, and any comments we receive by appointment at the TTB
Information Resource Center, 1310 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220.
To make an appointment, call 202-927-2400. You may also access copies
of this extension notice, Notice No. 62, and the related comments
online at http://www.ttb.gov/regulations_laws/all_rulemaking.shtml.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa M. Gesser, Regulations and
Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, P.O. Box
128, Morganza, MD 20660; telephone (301) 290-1460.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 26, 2006, the Alcohol and Tobacco
Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published Notice No. 62, Major Food Allergen
Labeling for Wines, Distilled Spirits and Malt Beverages, in the
Federal Register (71 FR 42329). In that notice of proposed rulemaking,
TTB requested public comment on the proposed adoption of mandatory
labeling standards for major food allergens used in the production of
alcohol beverages subject to the labeling requirements of the Federal
Alcohol Administration Act. The comment period for Notice No. 62, when
published, was scheduled to close on September 25, 2006.
After publication of Notice No. 62, TTB received requests from the
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, the National
Association of Beverage Importers, Inc., and Wine Institute to extend
the comment period for Notice No. 62 for a period ranging from 60 to
120 days beyond the September 25, 2006, closing date. In support of
their extension requests, these organizations note that the comment
period of this notice would coincide with habitual August vacations in
Europe, where many industry member suppliers reside, and that it would
also coincide with the approaching grape harvest in California.
Consequently, the three organizations state, many industry members
would be unable to focus on the complexities and ramifications of the
proposed rule and would not have adequate time to formulate a response
to the proposal.
In response to these requests, TTB extends the comment period for
Notice No. 62 for an additional 90 days. Therefore, comments on Notice
No. 62 are now due on or before December 26, 2006.
Drafting Information: Gabriel J. Hiza of the Regulations and
Rulings Division drafted this notice.
Signed: September 14, 2006.
John J. Manfreda,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 06-7963 Filed 9-19-06; 8:45 am]
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