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General Comment:Dear Mr. Zeller:

I am writing as an individual consumer to request an extension of the comment period for the FDA's Proposed Rule Deeming Tobacco Products to be Subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Family Smoking and Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (the "Proposed Rule") published at 79 Fed. Reg. 23,142 and Federal Register No. 2014-09491. On behalf of myself, I am requesting that the comment period for the Proposed Rule be extended by the FDA for an additional 105 days, from its current 75-day period, to 180 days.

The Proposed Rules appear to be very involved, and some time will be needed in order for all parties to accurately respond. I know that the FDA took many years to come up with these proposed regulations, so I do not think it is unreasonable to allow the public six months total in order to comment on it.  I realize that the FDA has the authority under 21 CFR 10.40 to extend this time frame and that the FDA has exercised this authority on numerous occasions in the past. I would therefore ask that you do so here, so that all stakeholders have the opportunity to provide their comments on this proposed regulation. This is our only opportunity, as consumers, to provide our feedback. 

I feel very strongly about e-cigarettes as an alternative to tobacco cigarettes. I believe that they saved my life, and wish to provide you with my personal account, as well as additional research in response to your questions so that my voice will be heard.

I appreciate your consideration of my request and am happy to discuss this issue with you further.
