Week of August 01, 2008
Greetings! Hope you have had a prosperous and happy week! This week's offerings include a guided tour of our web-site, a notice to expand the Paso Robles viticultural area, and an industry circular on flavored malt beverages.
In the TTB Newsletter, we compile the top TTB news of the week and other helpful information about the Bureau and the Federal alcohol and tobacco laws and regulations we enforce. Please send any questions and/or comments to Susan Stewart Evans, Executive Liaison for Industry Matters (susan.stewart-evans@ttb.gov) and/or Frosty Chapman, State Liaison (forrest.chapman@ttb.gov). |
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COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED
In response to an industry member request, TTB extended (see Notice No. 86) the comment period for Notice No. 83, Proposed Revision of Distilled Spirits Plant Regulations, a notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on May 8, 2008, for an additional 90 days. Written comments must now be received on or before November 5, 2008.
TAKE A TOUR
New visitors will feel right at home on TTB.gov after taking a virtual Guided Tour of the site. Listen and learn as our "Untouchable" tour guide makes TTB.gov more accessible for first-time visitors.
NOTICE FOR PROPOSAL TO EXPAND THE PASO ROBLES VITICULTURAL AREA
TTB proposes to expand the exisiting Paso Robles American viticultural area by 2, 635 acres in San Luis Obispo County, California. View the Federal Register Notice.
INDUSTRY CIRCULAR NUMBER 2008-3 NON-COMPLIANT FLAVORED MALT BEVERAGES
This industry circular reminds brewers, importers, and others of the strict limitations that apply to the use of flavors and other nonbeverage ingredients containing alcohol in the manufacture of flavored malt beverages (FMBs). This circular also advises industry members of TTB's position regarding non-compliant FMBs and the serious consequences that will result from failure to comply with the regulations that govern the manufacture of FMBs. Read Industry Circular 2008-3.