[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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