During his 30 year career with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (now Tax and Trade Bureau), (see biography), Richard very much enjoyed working with industry members and associations on many regulatory matters, including international trade. He will continue helping and working with people in his retirement. (Click here to see what the United States Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco and Firearms says about him.)
Listed below are some of the ways Richard can help:
Business start-ups, including help with all Federal and State permits, bonds and licenses for distilleries (DSPs), breweries, wineries, wholesalers, importers, custom crush operations, tax-free and specially denatured alcohol users.
Help with importing and exporting beverage alcohol products
Changes in business after start-up: what changes need to be reported, to whom they are reported, and when and how they are to be reported.
Compliance with the Bioterrorism Act of 2002, including registration, prior notification and record keeping
Bonds and Consents of Surety
Industrial and denatured alcohol compliance and on-site audits
Tax-free and specially denatured alcohol users permits and compliance
On-site staff training and seminars
Advice and help in obtaining variances from regulations
On-site compliance audits and systems analysis for wineries, distilleries and breweries
Establishing new American Viticultural Areas
Approval of new wine treating materials and processes
TTB label and formula approval
Preparation of TTB Report of Wine Premises Operations, TTB Reports of Distillery (DSP) operations and Excise Tax Returns
Preparation of California Excise Tax Returns
Preparation of California Processor licensing, Excise Tax registration and Seller's Permits
Advice on laws and regulations applicable to your operations
Help in resolving TTB compliance issues and help in implementing controls to prevent future regulatory problems.
Preparation of petitions for regulatory changes
Please contact Richard with your regulatory needs. If he cannot help you, he probably knows of someone who can. During the past 30 years, he had the privilege of working with many very good people on five continents, both inside and outside of government.
Fees
He is pleased to work on a project-by-project flat fee basis, plus expenses. Hourly rates are also available. Should you desire an extended relationship, such as periodic on-site assistance, a suitable arrangement can be worked out. Why not discuss (contact Richard) your needs and preferences with Richard.
