[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 182 (Wednesday, September 20, 2006)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 54943]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-7963]


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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).
     [email protected] (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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