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Language Revision of Labeling and Advertising of Malt Beverages By
Joanne Brady (215)597-5288 ATF
published ATF Notice 946, a notice of proposed rulemaking on June 26, 2002, to
revise Part 7 in accordance with plain language principles. What are plain language
principles? Plain language principles are writing tools that we use to give our
rules greater clarity and ease of reading. This proposal makes rules for labeling
and advertising of malt beverages easier to understand. Plain language saves the
government and the private sector time, effort, and money. This rulemaking also
gives us a plain language version to serve as a model for revision of other parts
of our regulations. While ATF included minor technical amendments, there are no
changes in requirements from existing regulations. ATF encourages you to read
the new version of the regulations and welcome your comments on the effects of
the plain language on your understanding of these rules. 
New
Alcohol Labeling and
Formulation Division Internet Section
By
Adam Krautheim (202)927-8140
The
Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD) is pleased to announce the release
of their newly designed
section of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
(ATF) internet site. The ALFD section is intended to be more informative and user
friendly; possessing navigation links to useful resources and
pertinent information.
This change will provide industry members with assistance when submitting labeling
and formulation applications, as well as, provide updated information on our new
COLAs Online project due to be released in the first quarter of 2003.
COLAs
Online is a new web-based system that will give alcohol industry members and third
party filers the option to file applications for Certificates of Label Approval
via the ATF web site and will allow the Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Division
personnel to process the application electronically. In addition, it will provide
to applicants electronic notification of approval or rejection of submissions.
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The ALFD section
of the internet site also serves as an excellent means for disseminating pertinent
labeling and formulation information. ALFD's internet section is located at http://www.atf.gov under "Alcohol," positioned in the red strip at the top of your screen.
Users must then proceed to the Alcohol Labeling and Formulation link (previously
titled "Customer Service") found in the site link box on the right hand
side of the page.
Please bookmark this section of the website for future reference.
The
Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Division strongly encourages you to visit our
new internet section of the ATF website to keep abreast of newly released information,
COLAs Online updates and answers to questions you may have concerning your labeling
and formulation matters. In
attempt to better serve you, the Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Division welcomes
your comments and suggestions. If you have any input regarding the new ALFD internet
section, please contact ALFD customer service at (202)927-8140, toll free (866)927
ALFD (2533) or by e-mail at alfd@atfhq.atf.treas.gov.
New
Editor/Staff Assistant on Board in the Alcohol and Tobacco Directorate
By
Joette Brown (202)927-5000 I
have been selected as the new Editor of the Alcohol and Tobacco monthly newsletter
and Staff Assistant for the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Directorate. My main
duties will consist of but are not limited to overseeing the day-to-day operations
of the Assistant Director's office. I have been employed with the Bureau since
August 1993, and have held various positions ranging from Student Trainee, Program
Assistant, Firearms Technology Assistant, Secretary and my current position as
Staff Assistant. I look forward to working with many of you in carrying out the
Bureau's mission. ¾ |