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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 Food and Drug Administration's ("FDA") 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.

My reasoning for requesting an extension is that I would like to have more time to research and formulate a proper response that includes not only empirical evidence, but also I would like to tell my personal story of how electronic cigarettes have saved my life.  In brief, I was a 2 pack a day smoker for over 20 years.  I tried to quit using the patch and gum on 4 separate occasions without any success.  It wasn't until last November that I learned about electronic cigarettes and gave it a try.  Since the first day I picked up an e-cigarette on 11/28/13, I have not had a combustible regular cigarette.  I feel much better and my health has improved dramatically.  I'd like to tell you more about how I am using e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation device provided the extension is approved.  

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

