80 FR 73658 - Establishment of the Eagle Foothills Viticultural Area
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 227 (November 25, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 227 (Wednesday, November 25, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 73658-73660] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-29986] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau 27 CFR Part 9 [Docket No. TTB-2015-0006; T.D. TTB-131; Ref: Notice No. 150] RIN 1513-AC18 Establishment of the Eagle Foothills Viticultural Area AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Treasury. ACTION: Final rule; Treasury decision. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) establishes the approximately 49,815-acre ``Eagle Foothills'' viticultural area in Gem and Ada Counties in Idaho. The viticultural area lies entirely within the established Snake River Valley 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. DATES: This final rule is effective December 28, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dominique Christianson, 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. 278. 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 standards for the preparation and submission of petitions for the establishment or modification of American viticultural areas (AVAs) and lists the approved AVAs. 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 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 an AVA. Section 9.12 of the TTB regulations (27 CFR 9.12) prescribes 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 AVA 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 AVA 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. Eagle Foothills Petition TTB received a petition from Martha Cunningham, owner of the 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards, on behalf of the local grape growers and vintners, proposing the establishment of the ``Eagle Foothills'' AVA in Gem and Ada Counties, Idaho. The proposed AVA is immediately north of the city of Eagle and is approximately 10 miles northwest of the city of Boise. The Eagle Foothills AVA is located entirely within the established Snake River Valley AVA (27 CFR 9.208) and does not overlap with any other existing or proposed AVA. The original proposed name for the AVA was ``Willow Creek Idaho.'' However, TTB determined that the petition did not sufficiently demonstrate that the region is known by that name. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a request to change the proposed AVA name to ``Eagle Foothills.'' The proposed Eagle Foothills AVA contains approximately 49,815 acres, with 9 commercially-producing vineyards covering a total of 67 acres distributed throughout the proposed AVA. The petition states that an additional 4 acres will soon be added to an existing vineyard and that an additional 7 commercial vineyards covering approximately 472 acres are planned within the next few years. According to the petition, the distinguishing features of the proposed Eagle Foothills AVA are its topography, climate, and soils. The proposed AVA is located within the Unwooded Alkaline Foothills ecoregion of Idaho. This ecoregion is defined as an arid, sparsely populated region of rolling foothills, benches, and alluvial fans underlain by alkaline lake bed deposits. A network of seasonal creeks flowing southwesterly through the proposed AVA have created deep gulches and a rugged terrain that has a variety of slope aspects favorable to the vineyard owners. The elevation within the proposed AVA ranges from 2,490 feet to approximately 3,400 feet, with an average elevation of 2,900 feet. [[Page 73659]] The high elevations enable cold air to drain from the proposed AVA and pool within the lower surrounding elevations, resulting in fewer damaging frosts within the proposed AVA. The cool climate and relatively short growing season are suitable for growing early- to mid- season varieties of grapes such as Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Riesling. The proposed AVA contains a variety of soils, but loams, sandy loams, coarse sandy loams, and stony loams are predominant and are notable for their large, irregularly shaped, coarse grains. Due to the grains' irregular shapes, ``pockets'' of oxygen form in the soil, which promote healthy root growth and allow for rapid water drainage. Compared with the proposed AVA, the Emmett Valley and Payette River Plain to the north are lower, flatter, and have greater population density than the proposed AVA. Due to the lower elevations, the region to the north has a warmer climate and a longer growing season than the proposed AVA. The soils in the region to the north of the proposed AVA are derived from active flood plain alluvium. These soils have a finer, more uniform texture and greater water-holding capacity than the soils of the proposed Eagle Foothills AVA. East of the proposed AVA is the mountainous region known as the Boise Front, which has higher elevations. Due to the higher elevations, the region to the east has a shorter growing season and cooler growing season temperatures than the proposed AVA. The soils of the Boise Front are predominantly composed of granite and volcanic materials and lack the sedimentary materials found in the soils of the proposed AVA. The Boise River Plain is to the south of the proposed AVA, and this region has lower elevations, shallow slope plains, and a longer growing season than the proposed AVA. The soils in this region are similar to the soils north of the proposed AVA, in that they are derived from flood plain alluvium and are finer than the soils within the proposed Eagle Foothills AVA. Finally, the region to the west is also within the Boise River Plain which, as mentioned previously, has a lower elevation and warmer temperatures, which provide longer growing seasons than are found within the proposed AVA. Furthermore, when compared to the proposed AVA, the soils in the region to the west are fine-grained and the bedrock has a greater depth. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Comments Received TTB published Notice No. 150 in the Federal Register on April 14, 2015 (80 FR 19908), proposing to establish the Eagle Foothills AVA. In the notice, TTB summarized the evidence from the petition regarding the name, boundary, and distinguishing features for the proposed AVA. The notice also compared the distinguishing features of the proposed AVA to the surrounding areas. For a detailed description of the evidence relating to the name, boundary, and distinguishing features of the proposed AVA, and for a detailed comparison of the distinguishing features of the proposed AVA to the surrounding areas, see Notice No. 150. In Notice No. 150, TTB solicited comments on the accuracy of the name, boundary, and other required information submitted in support of the petition. In addition, given the proposed Eagle Foothills AVA's location within the existing Snake River Valley AVA, TTB solicited comments on whether the geographic features of the proposed AVA sufficiently differentiate it from the existing Snake River Valley AVA. Finally, TTB requested comments on whether the geographic features of the proposed AVA are so distinguishable from the surrounding Snake River Valley AVA that the proposed Eagle Foothills AVA should no longer be part of the established AVA. The comment period closed on June 15, 2015. TTB received no comments in response to Notice No. 150. TTB Determination After careful review of the petition, TTB finds that the evidence provided by the petitioner supports the establishment of the Eagle Foothills AVA. Accordingly, under the authority of the FAA Act, section 1111(d) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, and part 4 of the TTB regulations, TTB establishes the ``Eagle Foothills'' AVA in Gem and Ada Counties in Idaho, effective 30 days from the publication date of this document. TTB has also determined that the Eagle Foothills AVA will remain part of the established Snake River Valley AVA. As discussed in Notice No. 150, the proposed Eagle Foothills AVA is located along the eastern edge of the Snake River Valley AVA and shares the same broad characteristics of this AVA, in that both regions are semiarid and have vineyards that are planted on slopes to maximize sunlight exposure and minimize the risk of frost. However, the Eagle Foothills AVA receives several more inches of precipitation per year and has a slightly longer growing season. Additionally, the Snake River Valley AVA contains a large variety of diverse soils, unlike the proposed AVA which has fairly uniform soil characteristics throughout. Boundary Description See the narrative description of the boundary of the Eagle Foothills AVA in the regulatory text published at the end of this final rule. Maps The petitioner provided the required maps, and they are listed below in the 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 an AVA name or with a brand name that includes an AVA 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 27 CFR 4.25(e)(3). If the wine is not eligible for labeling with an AVA 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 AVA 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 an AVA name that was used as a brand name on a label approved before July 7, 1986. See 27 CFR 4.39(i)(2) for details. With the establishment of this AVA, its name, ``Eagle Foothills,'' 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 regulation clarifies this point. Consequently, wine bottlers using the name ``Eagle Foothills'' in a brand name, including a trademark, or in another label reference as to the origin of the wine, will have to ensure that the product is eligible to use the AVA name as an appellation of origin. The establishment of the Eagle Foothills AVA will not affect any existing AVA, and any bottlers using ``Snake River Valley'' as an appellation of origin or in a brand name for wines made from grapes grown within the Snake River Valley AVA will not be affected by the establishment of this new AVA. The establishment of the Eagle Foothills AVA will allow vintners to use ``Eagle Foothills'' and ``Snake [[Page 73660]] River Valley'' as appellations of origin for wines made primarily from grapes grown within the Eagle Foothills AVA if the wines meet the eligibility requirements for the appellation. Regulatory Flexibility Act TTB certifies that this regulation will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The regulation imposes no new reporting, recordkeeping, or other administrative requirement. Any benefit derived from the use of an AVA 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 final 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 Dominique Christianson of the Regulations and Rulings Division drafted this final rule. List of Subjects in 27 CFR Part 9 Wine. The Regulatory Amendment For the reasons discussed in the preamble, TTB amends title 27, chapter I, part 9, Code of Federal Regulations, as follows: PART 9--AMERICAN VITICULTURAL AREAS 0 1. The authority citation for part 9 continues to read as follows: Authority: 27 U.S.C. 205. Subpart C--Approved American Viticultural Areas 0 2. Subpart C is amended by adding Sec. 9.252 to read as follows: Sec. 9.252 Eagle Foothills. (a) Name. The name of the viticultural area described in this section is ``Eagle Foothills''. For purposes of part 4 of this chapter, ``Eagle Foothills'' is a term of viticultural significance. (b) Approved maps. The 6 United States Geological Survey (USGS) 1:24,000 scale topographic maps used to determine the boundary of the Eagle Foothills viticultural area are titled: (1) Southwest Emmett, Idaho, 1970; (2) Southeast Emmett, Idaho, provisional edition 1985; (3) Pearl, Idaho, provisional edition 1985; (4) Eagle, Idaho, 1998; (5) Star, Idaho, 1953; and (6) Middleton, Idaho, 1958; photorevised 1971. (c) Boundary. The Eagle Foothills viticultural area is located in Gem and Ada Counties in Idaho. The boundary of the Eagle Foothills viticultural area is as described below: (1) The beginning point is on the Southwest Emmett map at the intersection of the Ada, Gem, and Canyon County lines at the southwestern corner of section 31, T6N/R1W. (2) From the beginning point, proceed north along the western boundary of sections 31 and 30 to the northwest corner of section 31, T6N/R1W; then (3) Proceed north-northeast in a straight line to the marked 3,109- foot elevation point near the southwest corner of section 31, T6N/R1W; then (4) Proceed northeast in a straight line, crossing onto the Southeast Emmett map, to the marked 3,230-foot elevation point in section 22, T6N/R1W; then (5) Proceed east-northeast in a straight line to the marked 3,258- foot elevation point in section 23, T6N/R1W; then (6) Proceed easterly in a straight line to the 3,493-foot elevation point in section 23, T6N/R1W; then (7) Proceed northeast in a straight line to the 3,481-foot elevation point in section 13, T6N/R1W; then (8) Proceed northeast in a straight line to the intersection of the marked 4-wheel drive trail with the R1W range line; then (9) Proceed north along the R1W range line to its first intersection with the 3,400-foor elevation contour; then (10) Proceed east along the meandering 3,400-foot elevation contour, crossing onto the Pearl map, then continuing easterly, then southerly, along the meandering 3,400-foot elevation contour, crossing Schiller Creek, the North and South Forks of Willow Creek, and Big Gulch Creek, to the first intersection of the 3,400-foot contour line with the R1E/R2E range line, which forms the eastern boundary of section 13, T5N/R1E; then (11) Proceed southeast in a straight line to the marked 3,613-foot elevation in point Section 18, T5N/R2E; then (12) Proceed southwest in a straight line to the marked 3,426-foot elevation point in Section 24, T5N/R1E; then (13) Proceed west in a straight line to the marked 3,416-foot elevation point in Section 24, T5N/R1E; then (14) Proceed west in a straight line to the marked 3,119-foot elevation point in Section 23, T5N/R1E; then (15) Proceed south in a straight line to the marked 3,366-foot elevation point in Section 23, T5N/R1E; then (16) Proceed southwest in a straight line, crossing onto the Eagle map, to the marked 3,372-foot elevation point in Section 26, T5N/R1E; then (17) Proceed northwest in a straight line, crossing back onto the Pearl map, to the marked 3,228-foot elevation point in Section 22, T5N/ R1E; then (18) Proceed southwest in a straight line to the marked 3,205-foot elevation point in Section 22, T5N/R1E; then (19) Proceed south in a straight line, crossing onto the Eagle map, to the marked 3,163-foot elevation point in Section 27, T5N/R1E; then (20) Proceed southwest in a straight line to the marked 2,958-foot elevation point in Section 28, T5N/R1E; then (21) Proceed southwest in a straight line to the northeast corner of section 32, T5N/R1E; then (22) Proceed south along the eastern boundary of Section 32 to the point where the boundary joins Pearl Road, then continue south along Pearl Road to the intersection of the road with Beacon Road; then (23) Proceed west along Beacon Road, crossing onto the Star map, to the intersection of Beacon Road with an unnamed light-duty road known locally as North Wing Road at the southern boundary of section 32, T5N/ R1W; then (24) Proceed south along North Wing Road to the intersection of the road with New Hope Road in Section 5, T4N/R1W; then (25) Proceed west along New Hope Road, crossing onto the Middleton map, to the intersection of the road with the Ada-Canyon County line; then (26) Proceed north along the Ada-Canyon County line, crossing onto the Southwest Emmett map, to the beginning point. 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Fairness Act of 1996.98 The Commission and quality of the product. The Alcohol • A narrative description of the
will submit the final rule to both houses and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau features of the proposed AVA affecting
of Congress and to the General (TTB) administers the FAA Act viticulture, such as climate, geology,
Accountability Office. pursuant to section 1111(d) of the soils, physical features, and elevation,
By the Commission. Homeland Security Act of 2002, that make the proposed AVA distinctive
codified at 6 U.S.C. 531(d). The and distinguish it from adjacent areas
Issued: November 19, 2015.
Secretary has delegated various outside the proposed AVA boundary;
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., • The appropriate United States
authorities through Treasury
Deputy Secretary. Department Order 120–01, dated Geological Survey (USGS) map(s)
[FR Doc. 2015–29971 Filed 11–24–15; 8:45 am] December 10, 2013, to the TTB showing the location of the proposed
BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Administrator to perform the functions AVA, with the boundary of the
and duties in the administration and proposed AVA clearly drawn thereon;
enforcement of this law. and
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Part 4 of the TTB regulations (27 CFR • A detailed narrative description of
part 4) authorizes TTB to establish the proposed AVA boundary based on
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade definitive viticultural areas and regulate USGS map markings.
Bureau the use of their names as appellations of Eagle Foothills Petition
origin on wine labels and in wine TTB received a petition from Martha
27 CFR Part 9 advertisements. Part 9 of the TTB Cunningham, owner of the 3 Horse
[Docket No. TTB–2015–0006; T.D. TTB–131; regulations (27 CFR part 9) sets forth Ranch Vineyards, on behalf of the local
Ref: Notice No. 150] standards for the preparation and grape growers and vintners, proposing
RIN 1513–AC18 submission of petitions for the the establishment of the ‘‘Eagle
establishment or modification of Foothills’’ AVA in Gem and Ada
Establishment of the Eagle Foothills American viticultural areas (AVAs) and Counties, Idaho. The proposed AVA is
Viticultural Area lists the approved AVAs. immediately north of the city of Eagle
AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Definition and is approximately 10 miles
Trade Bureau, Treasury. northwest of the city of Boise. The Eagle
Section 4.25(e)(1)(i) of the TTB Foothills AVA is located entirely within
ACTION: Final rule; Treasury decision. regulations (27 CFR 4.25(e)(1)(i)) defines the established Snake River Valley AVA
a viticultural area for American wine as (27 CFR 9.208) and does not overlap
SUMMARY: The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax
a delimited grape-growing region having with any other existing or proposed
and Trade Bureau (TTB) establishes the
distinguishing features, as described in AVA. The original proposed name for
approximately 49,815-acre ‘‘Eagle
part 9 of the regulations, and a name the AVA was ‘‘Willow Creek Idaho.’’
Foothills’’ viticultural area in Gem and
and a delineated boundary, as However, TTB determined that the
Ada Counties in Idaho. The viticultural
established in part 9 of the regulations. petition did not sufficiently demonstrate
area lies entirely within the established
These designations allow vintners and that the region is known by that name.
Snake River Valley viticultural area.
consumers to attribute a given quality, Therefore, the petitioner submitted a
TTB designates viticultural areas to
reputation, or other characteristic of a request to change the proposed AVA
allow vintners to better describe the
wine made from grapes grown in an area name to ‘‘Eagle Foothills.’’
origin of their wines and to allow
to the wine’s geographic origin. The The proposed Eagle Foothills AVA
consumers to better identify wines they
establishment of AVAs allows vintners contains approximately 49,815 acres,
may purchase.
to describe more accurately the origin of with 9 commercially-producing
DATES: This final rule is effective
their wines to consumers and helps vineyards covering a total of 67 acres
December 28, 2015. consumers to identify wines they may distributed throughout the proposed
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: purchase. Establishment of an AVA is AVA. The petition states that an
Dominique Christianson, Regulations neither an approval nor an endorsement additional 4 acres will soon be added to
and Rulings Division, Alcohol and by TTB of the wine produced in that an existing vineyard and that an
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G area. additional 7 commercial vineyards
Street NW., Box 12, Washington, DC
Requirements covering approximately 472 acres are
20005; phone 202–453–1039, ext. 278.
planned within the next few years.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 4.25(e)(2) of the TTB According to the petition, the
Background on Viticultural Areas regulations (27 CFR 4.25(e)(2)) outlines distinguishing features of the proposed
the procedure for proposing an AVA Eagle Foothills AVA are its topography,
TTB Authority and provides that any interested party climate, and soils. The proposed AVA is
Section 105(e) of the Federal Alcohol may petition TTB to establish a grape- located within the Unwooded Alkaline
Administration Act (FAA Act), 27 growing region as an AVA. Section 9.12 Foothills ecoregion of Idaho. This
U.S.C. 205(e), authorizes the Secretary of the TTB regulations (27 CFR 9.12) ecoregion is defined as an arid, sparsely
of the Treasury to prescribe regulations prescribes standards for petitions for the populated region of rolling foothills,
for the labeling of wine, distilled spirits, establishment or modification of AVAs. benches, and alluvial fans underlain by
and malt beverages. The FAA Act Petitions to establish an AVA must alkaline lake bed deposits. A network of
provides that these regulations should, include the following: seasonal creeks flowing southwesterly
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among other things, prohibit consumer • Evidence that the area within the through the proposed AVA have created
deception and the use of misleading proposed AVA boundary is nationally deep gulches and a rugged terrain that
statements on labels and ensure that or locally known by the AVA name has a variety of slope aspects favorable
labels provide the consumer with specified in the petition; to the vineyard owners. The elevation
adequate information as to the identity • An explanation of the basis for within the proposed AVA ranges from
defining the boundary of the proposed 2,490 feet to approximately 3,400 feet,
98 See 5 U.S.C. 804(2). AVA; with an average elevation of 2,900 feet.
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River Valley’’ as appellations of origin (4) Eagle, Idaho, 1998; (15) Proceed south in a straight line to
for wines made primarily from grapes (5) Star, Idaho, 1953; and the marked 3,366-foot elevation point in
grown within the Eagle Foothills AVA (6) Middleton, Idaho, 1958; Section 23, T5N/R1E; then
if the wines meet the eligibility photorevised 1971. (16) Proceed southwest in a straight
requirements for the appellation. (c) Boundary. The Eagle Foothills line, crossing onto the Eagle map, to the
Regulatory Flexibility Act viticultural area is located in Gem and marked 3,372-foot elevation point in
Ada Counties in Idaho. The boundary of
TTB certifies that this regulation will Section 26, T5N/R1E; then
the Eagle Foothills viticultural area is as
not have a significant economic impact described below: (17) Proceed northwest in a straight
on a substantial number of small (1) The beginning point is on the line, crossing back onto the Pearl map,
entities. The regulation imposes no new Southwest Emmett map at the to the marked 3,228-foot elevation point
reporting, recordkeeping, or other intersection of the Ada, Gem, and in Section 22, T5N/R1E; then
administrative requirement. Any benefit Canyon County lines at the (18) Proceed southwest in a straight
derived from the use of an AVA name southwestern corner of section 31, T6N/ line to the marked 3,205-foot elevation
would be the result of a proprietor’s R1W. point in Section 22, T5N/R1E; then
efforts and consumer acceptance of (2) From the beginning point, proceed
wines from that area. Therefore, no north along the western boundary of (19) Proceed south in a straight line,
regulatory flexibility analysis is sections 31 and 30 to the northwest crossing onto the Eagle map, to the
required. corner of section 31, T6N/R1W; then marked 3,163-foot elevation point in
(3) Proceed north-northeast in a Section 27, T5N/R1E; then
Executive Order 12866
straight line to the marked 3,109-foot (20) Proceed southwest in a straight
It has been determined that this final elevation point near the southwest line to the marked 2,958-foot elevation
rule is not a significant regulatory action corner of section 31, T6N/R1W; then point in Section 28, T5N/R1E; then
as defined by Executive Order 12866 of (4) Proceed northeast in a straight
September 30, 1993. Therefore, no (21) Proceed southwest in a straight
line, crossing onto the Southeast
regulatory assessment is required. line to the northeast corner of section
Emmett map, to the marked 3,230-foot
32, T5N/R1E; then
Drafting Information elevation point in section 22, T6N/R1W;
then (22) Proceed south along the eastern
Dominique Christianson of the boundary of Section 32 to the point
(5) Proceed east-northeast in a straight
Regulations and Rulings Division where the boundary joins Pearl Road,
line to the marked 3,258-foot elevation
drafted this final rule.
point in section 23, T6N/R1W; then then continue south along Pearl Road to
List of Subjects in 27 CFR Part 9 (6) Proceed easterly in a straight line the intersection of the road with Beacon
Wine. to the 3,493-foot elevation point in Road; then
section 23, T6N/R1W; then (23) Proceed west along Beacon Road,
The Regulatory Amendment (7) Proceed northeast in a straight line crossing onto the Star map, to the
For the reasons discussed in the to the 3,481-foot elevation point in intersection of Beacon Road with an
preamble, TTB amends title 27, chapter section 13, T6N/R1W; then unnamed light-duty road known locally
I, part 9, Code of Federal Regulations, as (8) Proceed northeast in a straight line
as North Wing Road at the southern
follows: to the intersection of the marked 4-
boundary of section 32, T5N/R1W; then
wheel drive trail with the R1W range
PART 9—AMERICAN VITICULTURAL line; then (24) Proceed south along North Wing
AREAS (9) Proceed north along the R1W Road to the intersection of the road with
range line to its first intersection with New Hope Road in Section 5, T4N/R1W;
■ 1. The authority citation for part 9 the 3,400-foor elevation contour; then then
continues to read as follows: (10) Proceed east along the (25) Proceed west along New Hope
Authority: 27 U.S.C. 205. meandering 3,400-foot elevation Road, crossing onto the Middleton map,
contour, crossing onto the Pearl map, to the intersection of the road with the
Subpart C—Approved American then continuing easterly, then southerly, Ada-Canyon County line; then
Viticultural Areas along the meandering 3,400-foot
elevation contour, crossing Schiller (26) Proceed north along the Ada-
■ 2. Subpart C is amended by adding Canyon County line, crossing onto the
§ 9.252 to read as follows: Creek, the North and South Forks of
Willow Creek, and Big Gulch Creek, to Southwest Emmett map, to the
§ 9.252 Eagle Foothills. the first intersection of the 3,400-foot beginning point.
(a) Name. The name of the viticultural contour line with the R1E/R2E range Signed: October 7, 2015.
area described in this section is ‘‘Eagle line, which forms the eastern boundary John J. Manfreda,
Foothills’’. For purposes of part 4 of this of section 13, T5N/R1E; then
Administrator.
chapter, ‘‘Eagle Foothills’’ is a term of (11) Proceed southeast in a straight
line to the marked 3,613-foot elevation Approved: October 28, 2015.
viticultural significance.
(b) Approved maps. The 6 United in point Section 18, T5N/R2E; then Timothy E. Skud,
States Geological Survey (USGS) (12) Proceed southwest in a straight Deputy Assistant Secretary (Tax, Trade, and
1:24,000 scale topographic maps used to line to the marked 3,426-foot elevation Tariff Policy).
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determine the boundary of the Eagle point in Section 24, T5N/R1E; then [FR Doc. 2015–29986 Filed 11–24–15; 8:45 am]
Foothills viticultural area are titled: (13) Proceed west in a straight line to BILLING CODE 4810–31–P
(1) Southwest Emmett, Idaho, 1970; the marked 3,416-foot elevation point in
(2) Southeast Emmett, Idaho, Section 24, T5N/R1E; then
provisional edition 1985; (14) Proceed west in a straight line to
(3) Pearl, Idaho, provisional edition the marked 3,119-foot elevation point in
1985; Section 23, T5N/R1E; then
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; Treasury decision. | |
| Dates | This final rule is effective December 28, 2015. | |
| Contact | Dominique Christianson, 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. 278. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 73658 | |
| RIN Number | 1513-AC18 |
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