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Proposed Horse Heaven Hills Viticultural Area (2002R-103P)

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 24, 2005

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background on Viticultural Areas TTB Authority Section 105(e) of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (the FAA Act, 27 U.S.C. 201 et seq. ) requires that alcohol beverage … The Pacific winds from the west bring moderating, mild maritime air into the Gorge. Conversely, the continental high winds from the east bring dry air that is seasonably hot or cold.

Establishment of the White Bluffs Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 17, 2021

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 comment period closed on July 27, 2020. In response to Notice No. 189, TTB received a total of two comments. Both comments were from local wine industry members who supported the proposed AVA.

Expansion of San Francisco Bay and Central Coast Viticultural Areas (2002R-202P)

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 15, 2006

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background on Viticultural Areas TTB Authority Section 105(e) of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (the FAA Act, 27 U.S.C. 201 et seq. ) requires that alcohol … In that notice, TTB requested comments by July 18, 2005, from all interested persons. We received no comments in response to that notice.

Establishment of the Los Olivos District Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 21, 2016

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 comment period closed on May 4, 2015.

Establishment of the Squaw Valley-Miramonte Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 7, 2015

In Notice No. 146, TTB solicited comments on the accuracy of the name, boundary, and other required information submitted in support of the petition. The comment period closed on March 23, 2015. … TTB received no comments in response to Notice No. 146.

Proposed Establishment of the Mill Creek-Walla Walla Valley Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 14, 2026

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 … The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) administers the FAA Act provisions pursuant to section 1111(d) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as codified at 6 U.S.C. 531(d).

Proposed Establishment of the Llano Uplift and Hickory Sands District Viticultural Areas

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 14, 2026

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 … The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) administers the FAA Act provisions pursuant to section 1111(d) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as codified at 6 U.S.C. 531(d).

Major Food Allergen Labeling for Wines, Distilled Spirits and Malt Beverages

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 26, 2006

The extended comment period for the ANRPM closed on September 26, 2005. … CSPI and the individual commenter applied these FDA relabeling cost estimates to the alcohol beverage labeling changes aired for comment in the ANPRM.

Proposed Establishment of the Wanapum Village Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 28, 2022

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 … The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) administers the FAA Act provisions pursuant to section 1111(d) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as codified at 6 U.S.C. 531(d).

Establishment of the Dos Rios Viticultural Area (2004R-0173P)

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 14, 2005

Warm air rises and cold air sinks, creating vertical wind movements on the 800-foot to 2,000-foot sloping elevations found within the proposed viticultural area. … In that notice, TTB requested comments by May 31, 2005, from all interested persons. TTB received 14 comments in response, all supporting establishment of the proposed Dos Rios viticultural area.

Tax Classification of Cigars and Cigarettes (2006R-276P)

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 25, 2006

During this same time period cigarette sales decreased by over 20%. … , we invite comments on whether, and if so for what period, a delayed effective date should apply to any final rule action on this matter.

Establishment of the Eagle Foothills Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 25, 2015

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 comment period closed on June 15, 2015. TTB received no comments in response to Notice No. 150.

Establishment of the Horse Heaven Hills Viticultural Area (2002R-103P)

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 1, 2005

The Pacific winds from the west bring moderating, mild maritime air into the Gorge. Conversely, the continental high winds from the east bring in dry air that is seasonably hot or cold. … In that notice, TTB requested comments by March 25, 2005, from all interested persons. TTB received six comments in response to the notice.

Proposed Establishment of the Tip of the Mitt Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 6, 2015

Data covers the period from 1981 to 2010. … Data covers the period from 1981 to 2010.

Proposed Dundee Hills Viticultural Area (2002R-218P)

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 15, 2003

The FAA Act also authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to issue regulations to carry out the Act's provisions. … The petition also explains that the Columbia River Gorge funnels cold air in the winter, and warm air in the summer, into the Willamette Valley area from the interior of northern Oregon.

Proposed Establishment of The Burn of Columbia Valley Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 27, 2020

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 … 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).

Proposed Addition of New Grape Variety Names for American Wines

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 17, 2016

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background 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 … The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) administers the regulations promulgated under the FAA Act pursuant to section 1111(d) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, codified at 6 U.S.C. 531(d

Establishment of the Snipes Mountain Viticultural Area (2007R-300P)

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 21, 2009

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 … We received six comments from individuals in response to that notice. Five comments supported the establishment of the Snipes Mountain viticultural area as originally proposed.

Proposed Establishment of the Lewis-Clark Valley Viticultural Area and Realignment of the Columbia Valley Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 14, 2015

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). … Floodplains are also susceptible to cold-air pooling that can damage new growth and delay fruit maturation.

Proposed Establishment of the Snipes Mountain Viticultural Area (2007R-300P)

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 28, 2008

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 … The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) administers the regulations promulgated under the FAA Act.