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General Comment:I have been a consumer of e-cigarette products for over two years now.  I have completely stopped the consumption of all tobacco products since using electronic cigarettes.  I tried numerous cessation products prior to e-cigarettes that did not help me stop smoking (i.e. wellbutrin, nicotine gum, nicotine patches).  The cessation products that I tried before all came with side effects that made it easier to just keep smoking.  E-cigarettes have allowed me to completely quit smoking and I have seen a reduction in bronchial and breathing related issues that use to stem from traditional cigarette use.  I am completely in favor of regulation to prevent minors from starting use of e-cigarette products, but I credit this industry for assisting me in being able to stop smoking.  While all efforts should be made to prevent those under 18 from starting the use of nicotine products, it is quite concerning to me that you would prevent me from using a product that has helped me to become a healthier person. Fore instance, I have reduced my nicotine consumption from 24 ml (similar to the Marlboro Reds I use to smoke) down to 6 ml nicotine use.  I am working toward using 0 nicotine products.  I have also seen a huge benefit to those around me who have started using e-cigarettes because of the success they have seen in my own journey to overcoming my nicotine dependence. I have more money to spend on other things these days because I have quit smoking and I have more energy to be a more active member of my community.  I no longer have to worry about smelling like cigarettes and I don't have to leave out of work or family events to take smoke breaks. Due to my own personal experience with e-cigarettes, I am highly concerned and opposed to the FDA considering e-cigarettes a tobacco product.  It is the exact opposite of the tobacco product.  Therefore, a 75 day comment period is insufficient time for the vaping industry and the wider vaping community to comment on the proposed deeming regulations. I would respectfully request that the period for comment be extended to 180 days.
