

Comment Info: =================

General Comment:
 There are many requests for comments in the proposed rule that I am considering responding to on behalf of consumers of e-cigarette /refillable e-liquid products, many of which require obtaining, summarizing and providing supporting scientific research and other evidence.  The 75-day comment period does not allow sufficient time to develop meaningful or thoughtful responses to many of the questions raised in the proposed rule.  Accordingly, I respectfully urge the Agency extend the current comment period by, at the very least, an additional 105-days (so that comments would be due by October 22, 2014), to provide ample time for stakeholders to provide constructive and valuable feedback on the issues raised in the proposed rule.  I do not believe that such an extension would significantly delay any potential regulatory action on these important issues, and can only aid in providing the FDA with the information that it needs to regulate the growing refillable e-liquid industry in a responsible manner.
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.  I thank FDA for the opportunity to provide my views on the proposed rule.

Sincerely,

_______r m buckner_________________________________
buckmussol@comcast.net

