For Immediate Release Contact: Gail H. Davis FY-98-14 Date: August 21, 1998 Implementation of Public Law No. 105-34, Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, Related to Hard Cider, Semi-Generic Wine Designations, and Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Signs Washington – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Department of Treasury, has issued this temporary rule implementing the provisions of Public Law 105-34, Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. The temporary rule is issued with a notice of proposed rulemaking. Written comments must be received on or before October 20, 1998. For further information, see today’s issue of the Federal Register, visit ATF’s Web site at www.atf.treas.gov/core/regulations/rules.htm,or contact the Public Information Division at (202) 927-8500. -end-