[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 182 (Thursday, September 20, 2007)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 53742-53743]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-18510]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

27 CFR Parts 4, 5, 7, and 24

[Notice No. 75; Re: Notice No. 73]
RIN 1513-AB07


Labeling and Advertising of Wines, Distilled Spirits and Malt 
Beverages; Comment Period Extension

AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Treasury.

[[Page 53743]]


ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: In response to an industry member request, the Alcohol and 
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau extends the comment period for Notice No. 
73, Labeling and Advertising of Wines, Distilled Spirits, and Malt 
Beverages, a notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal 
Register on July 31, 2007, for an additional 90 days.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before January 27, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments on this notice to one of the following 
addresses:
     http://www.regulations.gov (Federal e-rulemaking portal; 
follow the instructions for submitting comments); or
     Director, Regulations and Rulings Division, Alcohol and 
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, P.O. Box 14412, Washington, DC 20044-
4412.
    You may view copies of this notice, Notice No. 73, and any comments 
we receive about the proposals described in Notice No. 73 under the 
appropriate docket number on the Regulations.gov Web site at http://www.regulations.gov. A link to the Regulations.gov Web site is also 
available on the TTB Web site at http://www.ttb.gov/regulations_laws/all_rulemaking.shtml. In addition, you may view copies of the same 
materials described above by appointment at the TTB Information 
Resource Center, 1310 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20220. To make an 
appointment, telephone (202) 927-2400.

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; or Joanne C. Brady, 
Regulations and Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade 
Bureau, P.O. Box 45797, Philadelphia, PA 19149; telephone (215) 333-
7050.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 31, 2007, The Alcohol and Tobacco 
Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published Notice No. 73, Labeling and 
Advertising of Wines, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages, in the 
Federal Register (72 FR 41860). In that notice of proposed rulemaking, 
TTB requests public comment on possible changes to the labeling and 
advertising requirements of alcohol beverage products regulated by TTB. 
When published, the comment period for TTB Notice No. 73 was scheduled 
to close on October 29, 2007.
    After the publication of Notice No. 73, TTB received a request from 
Wine America, a national association of American wineries to extend the 
comment period for an additional 90 days beyond the October 29, 2007 
closing date. In support of their extension request, Wine America 
indicates that the wine industry is now entering the grape harvest 
season, which is its busiest time of the year. They further note that 
because of this, wine industry members would not have adequate time to 
address the rulemaking comment request in a comprehensive manner.
    In response to this request, TTB extends the comment period for 
Notice No. 73 for an additional 90 days. Therefore, comments on Notice 
No. 73 are now due on or before January 27, 2008.

Drafting Information

    Lisa M. Gesser of the Regulations and Procedures Division drafted 
this notice.

    Signed: September 10, 2007.
John J. Manfreda,
Administrator.
 [FR Doc. E7-18510 Filed 9-19-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4810-31-P