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Establishment of the Candy Mountain Viticultural Area and Modification of the Yakima Valley Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 25, 2020

The comment period closed October 18, 2019. In response to Notice No. 184, TTB received a total of two comments. … The second comment was from the petitioner, Dr. Kevin Pogue. In his comment, Dr.

Proposed Establishment of the Nashoba Valley Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 5, 2024

In the springtime, air movement through the vineyards can reduce the risk of frost damage to new tender shoots and buds. … However, more intense winds during the same period can damage shoots and flowers, which will lead to a smaller harvest.

Proposed Establishment of the Columbia Hills Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 5, 2024

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).

Proposed Establishment of the White Bluffs 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 Establishment of the Candy Mountain Viticultural Area and Modification of the Yakima Valley Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 19, 2019

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).

Seneca Lake Viticultural Area (99R-260P)

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 3, 2003

The FAA Act also authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to issue regulations to carry out the Act's provisions. … The petition also noted that the Seneca region has the longest frost-free period in the Finger Lakes, with a growing season of about 190 days.

Proposed Establishment of the Gabilan Mountains Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 10, 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). … As a result, the proposed AVA has a cool air climate without the humidity from the fog and low-lying clouds.

Establishment of the Red Hills Lake County Viticultural Area (2001R-330P)

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 12, 2004

Based on an industry request for additional time, ATF reopened the comment periods for both proposed areas until March 17, 2003. … Later, during the reopened comment period, the petitioning group suggested the use of “Red Hills Lake County” for the area. Ms.

Proposed Establishment of the Tulocay Viticultural Area (2006R-009P)

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 8, 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 … Also, the rest of Napa Valley to the north receives the cooling marine air later in the afternoon than the Tulocay region. In summary, Mr.

Proposed Establishment of the Shawnee Hills Viticultural Area (2002R-345P)

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 8, 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 … An additional benefit of the Shawnee Hills topography, the petition notes, is the enhanced air circulation caused by constant summer breezes, allowing faster drying of vineyard leaves and fruit clusters

Establishment of the Loess Hills District Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 3, 2016

In Notice No. 153, 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 August 17, 2015. … TTB did not receive any comments in response to Notice No. 153.

Establishment of the Dundee Hills Viticultural Area (2002R-218P)

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 30, 2004

To the north, the tall Chehalem Mountains buffer the climatic influence of the Columbia River Gorge, which funnels cold air in the winter and warm air in the summer into the Willamette Valley from the … In that notice, TTB requested comments by October 14, 2003, from all interested persons. TTB received 13 comments in response.

Establishment of the Long Valley-Lake County Viticultural Area and Modification of the High Valley and North Coast Viticultural Areas

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 5, 2023

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 on Notice No. 209 closed on May 9, 2022.

Proposed Establishment of the Wisconsin Ledge Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 14, 2011

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.

Proposed Establishment of the Inwood Valley Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 5, 2011

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 funnel of air that moves down slope through the valley intensifies the cooling effect of the surrounding air drainage.

Proposed Eola Hills Viticultural Area (2002R-216P)

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 8, 2003

Cool air drains toward the valley floor during the night, which layers warmer air on the lower slopes. … Select the “View Comments” link under this notice number to view the posted comments. Regulatory Analyses and Notices Does the Paperwork Reduction Act Apply to This Proposed Rule?

Proposed Expansion of the Arroyo Seco Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 6, 2018

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 sloping elevations allow cold air to drain from the vineyards, reducing the risk of frost.

Proposed Columbia Gorge Viticultural Area (2002R-103P)

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 27, 2003

The FAA Act also authorizes TTB to issue regulations to carry out the Act's provisions. … The gorge acts as a funnel that works the moist marine air masses to its west and the drier air to its east back and forth.

Proposed Establishment of the Wahluke Slope Viticultural Area (2005R-026P)

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 19, 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 … Also, the mega fan eventually drops away several hundred feet on three sides, providing good air drainage from spring and fall freezes.

Proposed Establishment of the Loess Hills District Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 18, 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 period of the data collection on the HPRCC site varies from weather station to weather station.