The proposed rule entitled Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Food Delivery Systems was published in the Federal Register (64 FR 32308-32343) on June 16, 1999. Public comments were requested to be postmarked on or before Sept. 14, 1999. This action extends the public comment period to Oct. 14, 1999. This extension gives the public additional time to analyze the provisions of the proposed rulemaking and to develop substantive comments which will assist the Department in modifying the requirements regarding WIC Food Delivery Systems.