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Proposed Establishment of the Calistoga Viticultural Area (2003R-496P)

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 31, 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 heated air rises by convection, drawing in cooler air form the Russian River, the breezes continuing after sunset, cooling the valley floor to about 65 degrees.

Proposed Establishment of the Lake Chelan Viticultural Area (2007R-103P)

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 12, 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.

Establishment of the Upper Mississippi River Valley Viticultural Area (2007R-055P)

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 22, 2009

We received one comment in response to Notice No. 88, and that comment supported the establishment of the Upper Mississippi River Valley viticultural area. … The river moderates winter temperatures and air circulation within the river valley and helps prevent cold air accumulation and frost pockets from forming in the vineyards.

Establishment of the Sierra Pelona Valley Viticultural Area (2010R-004P)

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 22, 2010

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 … In addition, air movement across the slopes reduces the threat of leaf fungus and the need for heavy spraying of pesticides.

Proposed Establishment of the Crystal Springs of Napa Valley Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 2, 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). … First, the petition notes that cold air does not remain on the hillsides of the proposed AVA.

Establishment of the Lake Chelan Viticultural Area (2007R-103P)

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 29, 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 four comments from individuals in response to that notice. All four comments supported the establishment of the Lake Chelan viticultural area as proposed.

Proposed Establishment of the Leona Valley Viticultural Area (2007R-281P)

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 21, 2007

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 Sierra Pelona Valley Viticultural Area (2008R-176P)

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 20, 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 … The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) administers the regulations promulgated under the FAA Act.

Establishment of the Tehachapi Mountains Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 19, 2020

In Notice No. 191, TTB solicited comments on the accuracy of the name, boundary, and other required information submitted in support of the petition. The comment period closed August 25, 2020. … In response to Notice No. 191, TTB received a total of eight comments.

Proposed Establishment of the Eagle Foothills 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). … Average annual frost-free period (days) 144 165 153 160 133 149.

Proposed Establishment of the Ulupalakua Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 10, 2020

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 website noted that the Makena Bay data covered a period of 30 years, the Polipoli Springs data covered a period of 47 years, and the Ulupalakua data covered a period of 56 years.

Establishment of the Naches Heights Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 14, 2011

TTB received no comments in response to Notice No. 118. … TTB Finding After careful review of the petition, and after receiving no contrary evidence during the comment period, TTB finds that the evidence provided by the petitioner supports the establishment

Establishment of the Red Hill Douglas County, OR Viticultural Area (2001R-88P)

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 14, 2005

One commenter requested a 60-day extension to the comment period for more time to study the petition and prepare a comment. … Notice No. 966 re-opened the comment period and requested public comments by March 17, 2003.

Proposed Establishment of the Upper Lake Valley Viticultural Area and Modification of the Clear Lake Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 16, 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 petition states that air movement keeps the fruit and canopies cool and dry.

Change to Vintage Date Requirements (2005R-212P)

Federal Register · Rule · May 2, 2006

Notice No. 49 invited comments from the public on the proposed regulatory change, and the public comment period closed on August 30, 2005. TTB received 98 comments on Notice No. 49. … Furthermore, we note that this issue was not specifically aired for comment in this rulemaking proceeding.

Flavored Malt Beverage and Related Regulatory Amendments (2002R-044P)

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 3, 2005

In addition, we received over 1,000 comments after the close of the comment period. … Thus, we have not aired this issue for comment.

Proposed Establishment of the Indiana Uplands Viticultural Area and Modification of the Ohio River Valley Viticultural Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 8, 2012

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). … (d) Transition period.

Establishment of the Eola-Amity Hills Viticultural Area (2002R-216P)

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 17, 2006

Cool air, which drains toward the valley floor during the night, layers warmer air on the lower slopes. … The comment period was originally scheduled to end on November 7, 2003.

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

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 27, 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 … Regulatory Flexibility Act We certify that this regulation will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

Temecula Valley Viticultural Area (2001R-280P)

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 19, 2004

The FAA Act also authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to issue regulations to carry out the Act's provisions. … His comment provided some supporting historical information on the names' interchangeability. The other two commenters, Mr. Peter Poole of Mt. Palomar Winery and Mr.