Proposed Establishment of the Champlain Valley of New York Viticultural Area

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

27 CFR Part 9

[Docket No. TTB-2015-0010; Notice No. 154]

RIN 1513-AC19

Proposed Establishment of the Champlain Valley of New York

Viticultural Area

AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) proposes to

establish the ``Champlain Valley of New York'' viticultural area in

Clinton and Essex Counties, New York. The proposed viticultural area

does not lie within or contain any established viticultural area. TTB

designates viticultural areas to allow vintners to better describe the

origin of their wines and to allow consumers to better identify wines

they may purchase. TTB invites comments on this proposed addition to

its regulations.

DATES: Comments must be received by August 31, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Please send your comments on this notice to one of the

following addresses:

Internet: http://www.regulations.gov (via the online

comment form for this notice as posted within Docket No. TTB-2015-0010

at ``Regulations.gov,'' the Federal e-rulemaking portal);

U.S. Mail: Director, Regulations and Rulings Division,

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street NW., Box 12,

Washington, DC 20005; or

Hand delivery/courier in lieu of mail: Alcohol and Tobacco

Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street NW., Suite 400, Washington, DC

20005.

See the Public Participation section of this notice for specific

instructions and requirements for submitting comments, and for

information on how to request a public hearing or view or obtain copies

of the petition and supporting materials.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen A. Thornton, Regulations and

Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G

Street NW., Box 12, Washington, DC 20005; phone 202-453-1039, ext. 175.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background on Viticultural Areas

TTB Authority

Section 105(e) of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act),

27 U.S.C. 205(e), authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe

regulations for the labeling of wine, distilled spirits, and malt

beverages. The FAA Act provides that these regulations should, among

other things, prohibit consumer deception and the use of misleading

statements on labels and ensure that labels provide the consumer with

adequate information as to the identity and quality of the product. The

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) administers the FAA Act

pursuant to section 1111(d) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002,

codified at 6 U.S.C. 531(d). The Secretary has delegated various

authorities through Treasury Department Order 120-01, dated December

10, 2013, to the TTB Administrator to perform the functions and duties

in the administration and enforcement of this law.

Part 4 of the TTB regulations (27 CFR part 4) authorizes TTB to

establish definitive viticultural areas and regulate the use of their

names as appellations of origin on wine labels and in wine

advertisements. Part 9 of the TTB regulations (27 CFR part 9) sets

forth the standards for the preparation and submission to TTB of

petitions for the establishment or modification of American

viticultural areas (AVAs) and lists the approved American viticultural

areas.

Definition

Section 4.25(e)(1)(i) of the TTB regulations (27 CFR 4.25(e)(1)(i))

defines a viticultural area for American wine as a delimited grape-

growing region having distinguishing features, as described in part 9

of the regulations, and a name and a delineated boundary, as

established in part 9 of the regulations. These designations allow

vintners and consumers to attribute a given quality, reputation, or

other characteristic of a wine made from grapes grown in an area to the

wine's geographic origin. The

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establishment of AVAs allows vintners to describe more accurately the

origin of their wines to consumers and helps consumers to identify

wines they may purchase. Establishment of an AVA is neither an approval

nor an endorsement by TTB of the wine produced in that area.

Requirements

Section 4.25(e)(2) of the TTB regulations (27 CFR 4.25(e)(2))

outlines the procedure for proposing an AVA and provides that any

interested party may petition TTB to establish a grape-growing region

as a viticultural area. Section 9.12 of the TTB regulations (27 CFR

9.12) prescribes the standards for petitions for the establishment or

modification of AVAs. Petitions to establish an AVA must include the

following:

Evidence that the area within the proposed AVA boundary is

nationally or locally known by the viticultural area name specified in

the petition;

An explanation of the basis for defining the boundary of

the proposed AVA;

A narrative description of the features of the proposed

AVA affecting viticulture, such as climate, geology, soils, physical

features, and elevation, that make the proposed AVA distinctive and

distinguish it from adjacent areas outside the proposed boundary;

The appropriate United States Geological Survey (USGS)

map(s) showing the location of the proposed AVA, with the boundary of

the proposed AVA clearly drawn thereon; and

A detailed narrative description of the proposed AVA

boundary based on USGS map markings.

Champlain Valley of New York Petition

TTB received a petition from Colin Read, owner of North Star

Vineyard, on behalf of the Lake Champlain Grape Growers Association,

proposing the establishment of the ``Champlain Valley of New York''

AVA. The proposed AVA is located within a long, narrow valley on the

western shore of Lake Champlain and is approximately 82 miles long and

approximately 20 miles wide at its widest point. The proposed AVA

encompasses approximately 500 square miles and has 6 bonded wineries,

as well as 11 commercial vineyards covering a total of approximately

15.47 acres distributed throughout the proposed AVA. The petition notes

that there are an additional 63 acres of vineyards planned for planting

within the proposed AVA in the next few years.

According to the petition, the distinguishing feature of the

proposed Champlain Valley of New York AVA is its short growing season,

which is conducive to growing cold-hardy North American hybrid

varieties of grapes (such as Frontenac, La Crescent, and Marquette) but

not Vitis vinifera (V. vinifera) grapes. The petition also included

descriptions of the precipitation, topography, soils, and geology of

the proposed AVA. However, the petition did not discuss the

viticultural significance of these features or provide data from the

surrounding regions for contrast. Therefore, TTB does not consider them

to be distinguishing features of the proposed AVA, and they are not

discussed in this proposed rule. Unless otherwise noted, all

information and data pertaining to the proposed AVA contained in this

document are from the petition for the proposed Champlain Valley of New

York AVA and its supporting exhibits.

Name Evidence

The proposed Champlain Valley of New York AVA derives its name from

Lake Champlain, which lies on the border between New York and the State

of Vermont and extends north into the Canadian Province of Quebec.

According to the petition, the long, narrow valley surrounding the lake

has been known as the Champlain Valley since the region was explored

and settled by French and English explorers. Because the name

``Champlain Valley'' also applies to the portions of the valley that

are in Vermont and Canada, the petitioner proposed the name ``Champlain

Valley of New York'' to more accurately describe the location of the

proposed AVA.

Federal and State agencies and departments currently refer to the

region of the proposed AVA as the ``Champlain Valley.'' In 2005,

Congress designated Lake Champlain and Lake George, which is

immediately to the south of Lake Champlain, as a single National

Heritage Area formally known as the Champlain Valley National Heritage

Partnership (CVNHP). The purpose of the CVNHP is ``to promote the

Champlain Valley's natural and cultural treasures.'' \1\ The Champlain

Valley International Wine Trail was created in 2012 as part of the

CVNHP to promote the wineries and vineyards along the lake in Canada,

New York, and Vermont and allows visitors ``to learn about the

tremendous offering of vineyards and wineries in the unique terroir of

the Champlain Valley.'' \2\ The USDA soil survey for Clinton and Essex

Counties, where the proposed AVA is located, designates the region of

the proposed AVA as ``Champlain Valley.'' Finally, the Essex County

Public Health Department published a map of hiking trails and

recreational areas in the region of the proposed AVA titled ``The

Adirondack Park: Champlain Valley Region.''

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\1\ www.champlainvalleynhp.org/index.htm.

\2\ www.lcbp.org/2012/11/champlain-international-wine-trail-announced.

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The petition also included names of businesses and organizations

throughout the proposed AVA that include ``Champlain Valley'' in their

names. Examples from Plattsburg, located at the northern end of the

proposed AVA, include the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum,

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, and Champlain Valley Educational

Services. Examples from Ticonderoga, at the southern end of the

proposed AVA, include Champlain Valley Heating and Plumbing, Champlain

Valley Chiropractic Service, and the Champlain Valley Services

landscaping company.

Boundary Evidence

The proposed Champlain Valley of New York AVA consists of a long,

narrow, relatively flat valley located along the western shore of Lake

Champlain in Clinton and Essex Counties, New York. The north-south

oriented valley roughly corresponds to the region of New York that was

once covered by Lake Vermont, an ancient glacial lake that covered the

region approximately 12,000 years ago and was a precursor to Lake

Champlain. The proposed AVA encompasses approximately 500 square miles.

It stretches approximately 82 miles from the U.S.-Canada border to

Ticonderoga, New York, at the southern tip of Lake Champlain. The width

of the proposed AVA ranges from approximately 20 miles across at it

widest point, which is along the U.S.-Canada border, to less than 5

miles wide at its narrowest point, which is the land between State

Highway 22 and the shore of Lake Champlain south of Port Henry, New

York.

The northern boundary of the proposed Champlain Valley of New York

AVA follows the U.S.-Canada border. The eastern boundary follows the

western shoreline of Lake Champlain. To the east of both Lake Champlain

and the proposed AVA is the Vermont side of the Champlain Valley, which

has physical features similar to those of the New York side, but has a

longer growing season. The southern boundary of the proposed AVA

follows the Champlain-Hudson Divide, which separates the Champlain

Valley from the Hudson River Valley. The western

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boundary follows a series of creeks and roads and separates the valley

of the proposed AVA from the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains.

Distinguishing Feature

The distinguishing feature of the proposed Champlain Valley of New

York AVA is a short growing season that is suitable for growing North

American hybrid varieties of grapes but is too short for reliable

cultivation of V. vinifera grapes. Although the proposed AVA extends

approximately 82 miles from the U.S.-Canada border to the southern tip

of Lake Champlain, temperatures within the proposed AVA are relatively

uniform. The following table, derived from data included in the

petition, lists the monthly maximum, minimum, and mean temperatures for

four communities within the proposed AVA: Ticonderoga, located at the

southernmost point of the proposed AVA; Peru, located approximately 50

miles north of Ticonderoga, in the middle of the proposed AVA;

Plattsburgh, located approximately 10 miles north of Peru; and Chazy,

located approximately 14 miles north of Plattsburgh and approximately 8

miles south of the U.S.-Canada border.

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\3\ Source: National Climate Data Center, http://cdo.ncdc.noaa.gov/climatenormals/clim20/ny. Data is from monthly

climate normals gathered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration from 1971-2000. Climate normal are gathered in 30-

year increments. At the time the petition was submitted, the 1971-

2000 climate normal was the most recent climate normal available for

the region.

Average Daily Maximum, Minimum, and Mean Temperatures (Degrees Fahrenheit) Within Proposed AVA \3\

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Month

Location -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.

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Ticonderoga

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Maximum..................................................... 29.5 29.3 40.8 53.5 68 75.7 82.1 78.2 72 59.2 44.7 32.7

Minimum..................................................... 10 8.8 22.4 33.6 46 54.5 61 57.9 50.8 40 29.5 15.9

Mean........................................................ 19.8 19 31.6 43.6 57 65.1 71.5 68 61.4 49.6 37.2 24.2

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Peru

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Maximum..................................................... 28.1 31.1 40.9 55.1 68.3 77.4 81.8 79.6 71 59.1 45.8 32.7

Minimum..................................................... 7.9 10.2 20.6 32.5 43.5 53.2 57.7 55.6 47.7 37.2 28.1 15

Mean........................................................ 18 20.7 30.7 43.8 55.9 65.2 69.7 67.6 59.3 48.1 36.9 23.9

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Plattsburgh

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Maximum..................................................... 27.9 29.1 39.8 54.1 67.2 76.7 81.4 78.4 70.4 58.8 45 32.2

Minimum..................................................... 9 9.4 21.1 34 44.5 54.2 59.4 57.3 49.9 39.1 29.5 15.5

Mean........................................................ 18.5 19.2 30.4 44 55.9 65.4 70.4 67.8 60.2 49 37.2 23.9

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Chazy

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Maximum..................................................... 26.9 28.4 39 54 67.5 76.3 80.9 78.7 70.3 58.3 44.6 31.3

Minimum..................................................... 7.1 8 19.8 33 44.1 53.7 58.9 56.6 48.7 38.6 28.6 14.3

Mean........................................................ 17 18.1 29.4 43.5 55.8 64.9 69.9 67.7 59.5 48.4 36.6 22.8

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Because of the cool climate, the proposed AVA has a shorter growing

season when compared to most of the surrounding regions. The following

table, which was derived from information included in the petition,

compares the probability of the last spring frost and the first fall

frost within the proposed AVA and the surrounding regions. Peru, New

York, was chosen as the representative location within the proposed AVA

because of its central location. The two locations east of the proposed

AVA are both located in Vermont: South Hero, which is located on Grand

Isle in the middle of Lake Champlain, and Burlington, which is located

on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain southeast of South Hero.

Whitehall, New York, is located south of the proposed AVA, in the

Hudson River Valley. Lake Placid is located approximately 40 miles west

of Peru, within the Adirondack Mountains. Comparison data was not

provided for the region to the north of the proposed AVA because the

land is within Canada and is therefore ineligible for inclusion within

an AVA.

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\4\ Sources: 1971-2000 climate normal from http://cdo.ncdc.noaa.gov/climatenormals/clim20supp1/states/VT.pdf and

http://cdo.ncdc.noaa.gov/climatenormals/clim20supp1/states/NY.pdf.

The baseline temperature for frost is considered to be 32 degrees

Fahrenheit.

\5\ The date at which there is a 10 percent probability of the

last spring frost occurring later.

\6\ The date at which there is a 10 percent probability of the

first fall frost occurring earlier.

\7\ The probability level that the growing season will be longer

is 10 percent.

Comparison of Annual Frost Probabilities \4\

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Growing season

Location (direction from proposed AVA) Last spring frost date \5\ First fall frost date \6\ length (days)

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Peru, NY (within)....................... May 25.................... September 21.............. 159

Whitehall, NY (south)................... May 11.................... September 24.............. 173

Lake Placid, NY (west).................. June 22................... August 30................. 116

South Hero, VT (east)................... May 9..................... September 27.............. 183

Burlington, VT airport (east)........... April 26.................. September 23.............. 164

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The data shows that the proposed AVA has a later last-frost date,

an earlier first-frost date, and a shorter growing season than the

surrounding regions to the north, east, and south. The region east of

the proposed AVA has a longer growing season due to the presence of

Lake Champlain. According to the petition, as air moves eastward over

the lake, it warms and increases in humidity. The warm, humid air

reduces the risk of frost and contributes to a longer growing season on

the Vermont side of the lake. Even though the lake is narrow, its

moderating effect on surrounding temperatures is significant. The

petition notes that South Hero, located on an island in Lake Champlain,

is only one mile east of Peru, yet its growing season is almost 4 weeks

longer than that of the proposed AVA.

The region to the south of the proposed Champlain Valley of New

York AVA also has a longer growing season. The growing season in

Whitehall, within the Hudson River Valley, is two weeks longer than

that of the proposed AVA. The petition attributes the longer growing

season to the warm, moist winds that flow upward along the Hudson River

and the Mohawk Valley. These winds are blocked from entering the

proposed AVA by the Champlain-Hudson Divide, which is the slight ridge

that separates the two valley systems.

To the west of the proposed AVA, in Lake Placid within the

Adirondack Mountains, the higher elevations bring colder temperatures

and a growing season that is much shorter than that of the proposed

AVA. According to the petition, the growing season within the

Adirondack Mountains is too short for the commercial cultivation of

grapes.

Because of the short growing season within the proposed Champlain

Valley of New York AVA, V. vinifera grapes do not ripen reliably, so

vineyard owners primarily grow cold-hardy North American hybrids. By

contrast, V. vinifera grapes are commonly grown in the Vermont portion

of the Champlain Valley, in the Hudson River Valley, and in the Upper

Mohawk Valley near Lake Ontario.

TTB Determination

TTB concludes that the petition to establish the Champlain Valley

of New York viticultural area merits consideration and public comment,

as invited in this notice of proposed rulemaking.

Boundary Description

See the narrative description of the boundary of the petitioned-for

viticultural area in the proposed regulatory text published at the end

of this proposed rule.

Maps

The petitioner provided the required maps, and they are listed

below in the proposed regulatory text.

Impact on Current Wine Labels

Part 4 of the TTB regulations prohibits any label reference on a

wine that indicates or implies an origin other than the wine's true

place of origin. For a wine to be labeled with a viticultural area

name, at least 85 percent of the wine must be derived from grapes grown

within the area represented by that name, and the wine must meet the

other conditions listed in Sec. 4.25(e)(3) of the TTB regulations (27

CFR 4.25(e)(3)). If the wine is not eligible for labeling with a

viticultural area name and that name appears in the brand name, then

the label is not in compliance and the bottler must change the brand

name and obtain approval of a new label. Similarly, if the viticultural

area name appears in another reference on the label in a misleading

manner, the bottler would have to obtain approval of a new label.

Different rules apply if a wine has a brand name containing a

viticultural area name that was used as a brand name on a label

approved before July 7, 1986. See Sec. 4.39(i)(2) of the TTB

regulations (27 CFR 4.39(i)(2)) for details.

If TTB establishes this proposed viticultural area, its name,

``Champlain Valley of New York,'' will be recognized as a name of

viticultural significance under Sec. 4.39(i)(3) of the TTB regulations

(27 CFR 4.39(i)(3)). The text of the proposed regulation clarifies this

point. Consequently, wine bottlers using the name ``Champlain Valley of

New York'' in a brand name, including a trademark, or in another label

reference as to the origin of the wine, would have to ensure that the

product is eligible to use the viticultural name as an appellation of

origin if this proposed rule is adopted as a final rule.

TTB does not believe that ``Champlain Valley,'' standing alone,

should have viticultural significance if the proposed viticultural area

is established, due to the fact that the feature known as the Champlain

Valley extends into Vermont. Accordingly, the proposed part 9

regulatory text set forth in this document specifies only the full name

``Champlain Valley of New York'' as a term of viticultural significance

for purposes of part 4 of the TTB regulations.

Public Participation

Comments Invited

TTB invites comments from interested members of the public on

whether it should establish the proposed viticultural area. TTB is also

interested in receiving comments on the sufficiency and accuracy of the

name, boundary, soils, climate, and other required information

submitted in support of the petition. Please provide any available

specific information in support of your comments.

Because of the potential impact of the establishment of the

proposed Champlain Valley of New York AVA on wine labels that include

the term ``Champlain Valley of New York'' as discussed above under

Impact on Current Wine Labels, TTB is particularly interested in

comments regarding whether there will be a conflict between the

proposed area name and currently used brand names. If a commenter

believes that a conflict will arise, the comment should describe the

nature of that conflict, including any anticipated negative economic

impact that approval of the proposed viticultural area will have on an

existing viticultural enterprise. TTB is also interested in receiving

suggestions for ways to avoid conflicts, for example, by adopting a

modified or different name for the viticultural area.

Submitting Comments

You may submit comments on this notice by using one of the

following three methods:

Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: You may send comments via the

online comment form posted with this notice within Docket No. TTB-2015-

0010 on ``Regulations.gov,'' the Federal e-rulemaking portal, at http://www.regulations.gov. A direct link to that docket is available under

Notice No. 154 on the TTB Web site at http://www.ttb.gov/wine/wine-rulemaking.shtml. Supplemental files may be attached to comments

submitted via Regulations.gov. For complete instructions on how to use

Regulations.gov, visit the site and click on the ``Help'' tab.

U.S. Mail: You may send comments via postal mail to the

Director, Regulations and Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and

Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street NW., Box 12, Washington, DC 20005.

Hand Delivery/Courier: You may hand-carry your comments or

have them hand-carried to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau,

1310 G Street NW., Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005.

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Please submit your comments by the closing date shown above in this

notice. Your comments must reference Notice No. 154 and include your

name and mailing address. Your comments also must be made in English,

be legible, and be written in language acceptable for public

disclosure. TTB does not acknowledge receipt of comments, and TTB

considers all comments as originals.

In your comment, please clearly indicate if you are commenting on

your own behalf or on behalf of an association, business, or other

entity. If you are commenting on behalf of an entity, your comment must

include the entity's name, as well as your name and position title. If

you comment via Regulations.gov, please enter the entity's name in the

``Organization'' blank of the online comment form. If you comment via

postal mail or hand delivery/courier, please submit your entity's

comment on letterhead.

You may also write to the Administrator before the comment closing

date to ask for a public hearing. The Administrator reserves the right

to determine whether to hold a public hearing.

Confidentiality

All submitted comments and attachments are part of the public

record and subject to disclosure. Do not enclose any material in your

comments that you consider to be confidential or inappropriate for

public disclosure.

Public Disclosure

TTB will post, and you may view, copies of this notice, selected

supporting materials, and any online or mailed comments received about

this proposal within Docket No. TTB-2015-0010 on the Federal e-

rulemaking portal, Regulations.gov, at http://www.regulations.gov. A

direct link to that docket is available on the TTB Web site at http://www.ttb.gov/wine/wine-rulemaking.shtml under Notice No. 154. You may

also reach the relevant docket through the Regulations.gov search page

at http://www.regulations.gov. For information on how to use

Regulations.gov, click on the site's ``Help'' tab.

All posted comments will display the commenter's name, organization

(if any), city, and State, and, in the case of mailed comments, all

address information, including email addresses. TTB may omit voluminous

attachments or material that the Bureau considers unsuitable for

posting.

You may also view copies of this notice, all related petitions,

maps and other supporting materials, and any electronic or mailed

comments that TTB receives about this proposal by appointment at the

TTB Information Resource Center, 1310 G Street NW., Washington, DC

20005. You may also obtain copies at 20 cents per 8.5- x 11-inch page.

Please note that TTB is unable to provide copies of USGS maps or other

similarly-sized documents that may be included as part of the AVA

petition. Contact TTB's information specialist at the above address or

by telephone at 202-453-2270 to schedule an appointment or to request

copies of comments or other materials.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

TTB certifies that this proposed regulation, if adopted, would not

have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small

entities. The proposed regulation imposes no new reporting,

recordkeeping, or other administrative requirement. Any benefit derived

from the use of a viticultural area name would be the result of a

proprietor's efforts and consumer acceptance of wines from that area.

Therefore, no regulatory flexibility analysis is required.

Executive Order 12866

It has been determined that this proposed rule is not a significant

regulatory action as defined by Executive Order 12866 of September 30,

1993. Therefore, no regulatory assessment is required.

Drafting Information

Karen A. Thornton of the Regulations and Rulings Division drafted

this proposed rule.

List of Subjects in 27 CFR Part 9

Wine.

For the reasons discussed in the preamble, TTB proposes to amend

title 27, chapter I, part 9, Code of Federal Regulations, as follows:

PART 9--AMERICAN VITICULTURAL AREAS

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1. The authority citation for part 9 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 27 U.S.C. 205.

Subpart C--Approved American Viticultural Areas

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2. Subpart C is amended by adding Sec. 9.2__to read as follows:

Sec. 9. Champlain Valley of New York.

(a) Name. The name of the viticultural area described in this

section is ``Champlain Valley of New York''. For purposes of part 4 of

this chapter, ``Champlain Valley of New York'' is a term of

viticultural significance.

(b) Approved maps. The two United States Geological Survey (USGS)

1:100,000 scale topographic maps used to determine the boundary of the

Champlain Valley of New York viticultural area are titled:

(1) Lake Champlain, N.Y.; VT.; N.H.; U.S.; CAN., 1962; revised

(U.S. area) 1972; and

(2) Glens Falls, N.Y.; VT.; N.H., 1956; revised 1972.

(c) Boundary. The Champlain Valley of New York viticultural area is

located in Clinton and Essex Counties, New York. The boundary of the

Champlain Valley of New York viticultural area is as described below:

(1) The beginning point is found on the Lake Champlain map at the

intersection of the western shore of Lake Champlain and the U.S.-Canada

border, just north of the town of Rouses Point.

(2) From the beginning point, proceed south along the western shore

of Lake Champlain approximately 109.4 miles, crossing onto the Glens

Falls map, to a road marked on the map as State Route 73 (now known as

State Route 74) and known locally as Fort Ti Road, at the Fort

Ticonderoga-Larrabees Point Ferry landing; then

(3) Proceed west along State Route 73 (State Route 74/Fort Ti Road)

approximately 1.6 miles to State Route 22; then

(4) Proceed north along State Route 22 approximately 21 miles,

crossing onto the Lake Champlain map and passing through the town of

Port Henry, to an unnamed light-duty road known locally as County Road

44 (Stevenson Road); then

(5) Proceed north along County Road 44 (Stevenson Road)

approximately 5.8 miles to a railroad track; then

(6) Proceed northerly along the railroad track approximately 1.6

miles to State Route 9N, west of the town of Westport; then

(7) Proceed westerly along State Route 9N approximately 4.1 miles

to Interstate 87; then

(8) Proceed north along Interstate 87 approximately 21 miles to the

Ausable River, southwest of the town of Keeseville; then

(9) Proceed west (upstream) along the Ausable River approximately 6

miles to a bridge connecting two unnamed light-duty roads known locally

as Burke Road and Lower Road in the town of Clintonville, and proceed

north along the bridge to Lower Road; then

(10) Proceed west along Lower Road approximately 0.6 mile to State

Route 9N; then

(11) Proceed west along State Route 9N approximately 0.8 mile to an

unnamed light-duty road known locally

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as County Route 39 (Clintonville Road); then

(12) Proceed north along County Route 39 (Clintonville Road)

approximately 1.5 miles to the second crossing of the Little Ausable

River, west of Cook Mountain; then

(13) Proceed northeast along the Little Ausable River approximately

3.5 miles to the confluence of the river with Furnace Brook, near the

town of Harkness; then

(14) Proceed west along Furnace Brook approximately 0.17 mile to an

unnamed light-duty road known locally as County Route 40 (Calkins

Road); then

(15) Proceed north along County Route 40 (Calkins Road)

approximately 5.8 miles to an unnamed light-duty road known locally as

County Route 35 (Peasleeville Road), south of an unnamed creek known

locally as Arnold Brook; then

(16) Proceed west along County Route 35 (Peasleeville Road)

approximately 0.1 mile to an unnamed light-duty road known locally as

Connors Road; then

(17) Proceed north along Connors Road approximately 2.1 miles,

crossing the Salmon River, to an unnamed light-duty road known locally

as County Route 33 (Norrisville Road); then

(18) Proceed west along County Route 33 (Norrisville Road)

approximately 1.2 miles to an unnamed light-duty road known locally as

Shingle Street; then

(19) Proceed north along Shingle Street approximately 4 miles to an

unnamed light-duty road known locally as County Route 31 (Rabideau

Street); then

(20) Proceed west along County Route 31 (Rabideau Street)

approximately 0.4 mile to an unnamed light-duty road known locally as

Goddeau Street; then

(21) Proceed north along Goddeau Street approximately 0.9 mile,

crossing the Saranac River, to State Route 3 just east of the town of

Cadyville; then

(22) Proceed east along State Route 3 approximately 0.5 mile to an

unnamed light-duty road known locally as Akey Road; then

(23) Proceed north on Akey Road approximately 0.2 mile to State

Route 374; then

(24) Proceed east along State Route 374 approximately 3.6 miles to

State Route 190, also known locally as Military Turnpike; then

(25) Proceed northwest along State Route 190 (Military Turnpike)

approximately 15.2 miles to an unnamed light-duty road just east of

Park Brook known locally as County Route 12 (Alder Bend Road),

northwest of Miner Lake State Park; then

(26) Proceed north along County Route 12 (Alder Bend Road)

approximately 3 miles to U.S. Highway 11; then

(27) Proceed west along U.S. Highway 11 approximately 1.7 miles to

an unnamed light-duty road known locally as County Route 10 (Cannon

Corners Road); then

(28) Proceed north along County Route 10 (Cannon Corners Road)

approximately 6 miles to the U.S.-Canada border; then

(29) Proceed east along the U.S.-Canada border approximately 19.8

miles, returning to the beginning point.

Dated: June 24, 2015.

John J. Manfreda,

Administrator.

[FR Doc. 2015-16343 Filed 7-1-15; 8:45 am]

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