[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 14 (Monday, January 22, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 1545-1546]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-575]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

27 CFR Parts 4, 5, 7, 13, and 19

[Notice No. 819]
RIN 1512-AB34


Procedures For The Issuance, Denial, And Revocation Of 
Certificates Of Label Approval, Certificates Of Exemption From Label 
Approval, And Distinctive Liquor Bottle Approvals (93F-029P)

AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury.

ACTION: Proposed rule: reopening comment period.

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SUMMARY: This document reopens the comment period for Notice No. 815, a 
notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on 
September 13, 1995. In Notice No. 815 the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco 
and Firearms (ATF) solicited comments on its proposal to issue 
regulations specifically setting forth the procedures for the issuance, 
denial, and revocation of certificates of label approval (COLAs), 
certificates of exemption from label approval, and distinctive liquor 
bottle approvals.
    ATF is reopening the comment period for Notice No. 815 in order to 
allow all interested persons more time to prepare and submit comments.

DATES: Written comments must be received by February 21, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Chief, Wine, Beer and Spirits 
Regulations Branch, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, P.O. Box 
50221, 

[[Page 1546]]
Washington, DC 20091-0221 (Attn: Notice No. 815)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tami Light, Wine, Beer and Spirits 
Regulations Branch, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20226; telephone (202) 927-8210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On September 13, 1995, ATF published Notice No. 815, a notice of 
proposed rulemaking, in the Federal Register (60 FR 47506). ATF is 
soliciting comments on its proposal to issue regulations specifically 
setting forth the procedures for the issuance, denial, and revocation 
of certificates of label approval (COLAs), certificates of exemption 
from label approval, and distinctive liquor bottle approvals. The 
proposed denial and revocation regulations are new, whereas the 
proposed issuance regulations are more specific than the current 
regulations. The proposed regulations would also codify the procedures 
for administratively appealing the denial or revocation of certificates 
of label approval, exemptions from label approval, or distinctive 
liquor bottle approvals.
    The comment period for Notice No. 815 closed on December 12, 1995. 
Prior to the end of the comment period ATF received a request for an 
extension of the comment period. This request was submitted by the Beer 
Institute in order that they may carefully address the issues raised in 
Notice No. 815, an area where a solid industry-government working 
relationship is critical.
    In consideration of this request, ATF has decided to reopen the 
comment period for 30 days from the date of publication of this notice 
in the Federal Register. All written comments received will be 
considered in the development of a decision on this matter. Comments 
that provide the factual basis supporting the views or suggestions 
presented will be particularly helpful in developing a reasoned 
regulatory decision on this matter.

Drafting Information

    The principal author of this document is Robert White, Alcohol and 
Tobacco Programs Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

List of Subjects

27 CFR Part 4

    Advertising, Consumer protection, Customs duties and inspection, 
Imports, Labeling, Packaging and containers, Wine.

27 CFR Part 5

    Advertising, Consumer protection, Customs duties and inspection, 
Imports, Labeling, Liquors, Packaging and containers, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Trade practices.

27 CFR Part 7

    Advertising, Beer, Consumer protection, Customs duties and 
inspection, Imports, Labeling.

27 CFR Part 13

    Administrative practice and procedure, Alcohol and alcoholic 
beverages, Appeals, Applications, Certificates of label approval, 
Certificates of exemption from label approval, Denials, Distinctive 
liquor bottle approvals, Informal conferences, Labeling, Revocations.

27 CFR Part 19

    Administrative practice and procedure, Alcohol and alcoholic 
beverages, Authority delegations, Claims, Chemicals, Customs duties and 
inspection, Electronic fund transfers, Excise taxes, Exports, Gasohol, 
Imports, Labeling, Liquors, Packaging and containers, Puerto Rico, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Research, Security measures, 
Spices and flavorings, Surety bonds, Transportation, Virgin Islands, 
Warehouses, Wine.

    Authority: This notice is issued under the authority of 26 
U.S.C. 7805 and 27 U.S.C. 205.

    Approved: January 5, 1996.
John W. Magaw,
Director.
[FR Doc. 96-575 Filed 1-19-96; 8:45 am]
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