DOT considering peanuts on flights - please let our voice be heard

The subject of airline accommodations for peanut-allergic fliers is important, and we must make our voices heard.

However, the link you have posted is to something called The Regulation Room, which is a Cornell University discussion board - NOT the official DOT public comment area (see http://regulationroom.org/faq/)

For instructions on making an official comment,see FAAN's action alert on this: http://capwiz.com/foodallergy/issues/alert/?alertid=15106111&PROCESS=Read+More

To see the proposed rulemaking and submit official comments on this issue, go to: http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#docketDetail?R=DOT-OST-2010-0140. Click on the .pdf icon to the right of "Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Original Copy)”. The proposed rule related to peanut allergy can be seen on pp. 51-54 of the document.

These instructions are on page 3:

You may file comments identified by the docket number DOT-OST-2010-0140 by any of the following methods:
1. Federal eRulemaking Portal: go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
2. Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
3. Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays
4. Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Instructions: You must include the agency name and docket number DOT-OST-2010-0140 or
the Regulatory Identification Number (RIN) for the rulemaking at the beginning of your
comment.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking public comments on a
variety of airline-related issues, including ways to accommodate
passengers affected by peanut allergy. Let the DOT hear from you
today!

To see the Federal Register notice, and to submit a comment
electronically, click the link below:
http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#searchResults?Ne=11+8+8053+8098+8074+8066+8084+1&Ntt=DOT-OST-2010-0140&Ntk=All&Ntx=mode+matchall&N=8099+8061+8056+8057+8058

Peanut allergy is addressed on page 32332 of the Federal Register notice.

Comments should be filed by August 9, 2010; however, DOT will consider
late-filed comments to the extent practicable. Comments can also be
sent by FAX (202) 493-2251, or can be mailed to Docket Management
Facility, US Dept of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave SE, Room
W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.