81 FR 47289 - Establishment of the Tip of the Mitt Viticultural Area
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 140 (July 21, 2016)
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 140 (July 21, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 140 (Thursday, July 21, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 47289-47291] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-17274] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau 27 CFR Part 9 [Docket No. TTB-2015-0011; T.D. TTB-139; Ref: Notice No. 155] RIN 1513-AC22 Establishment of the Tip of the Mitt 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 2,760-square mile ``Tip of the Mitt'' viticultural area in all or portions of Charlevoix, Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Alpena, and Antrim Counties in Michigan. The viticultural area is not located within, nor does it contain, any other 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. DATES: This final rule is effective August 22, 2016. 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 of the Treasury has delegated various authorities through Treasury Department Order 120-01, dated December 10, 2013 (superseding Treasury Order 120-01, dated January 24, 2003), to the TTB Administrator to perform the functions and duties in the administration and enforcement of these laws. 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. Tip of the Mitt Petition TTB received a petition from the Straits Area Grape Growers Association, on behalf of winery and vineyard owners in the northern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, proposing the establishment of the ``Tip of the Mitt'' AVA. The proposed AVA contains approximately 2,760 square miles, and there are 41 commercially-producing vineyards covering a total of 94 acres distributed throughout the proposed AVA, along with 8 wineries. According to the petition, an additional 48 acres of vineyards and 4 new wineries are planned for the near future. The proposed Tip of the Mitt AVA is not located within any established AVA. [[Page 47290]] According to the petition, the distinguishing features of the proposed Tip of the Mitt AVA include its climate and soils. The proposed AVA is bordered by Grand Traverse Bay, Little Traverse Bay, and Lake Michigan to the west; the Straits of Mackinac to the north; and Lake Huron to the east. The presence of large bodies of water on three sides of the proposed AVA has a moderating effect on the climate, providing slightly warmer annual high temperatures than are found south of the proposed AVA. The proposed Tip of the Mitt AVA also has fewer days with high temperatures below both 0 and 32 degrees Fahrenheit than the region to the south, meaning that temperatures do not drop low enough to cause severe damage to cold-hardy grape varietals such as Marechal Foch and Leon Millot. The proposed AVA also has a longer growing season and higher growing degree day accumulations than the region to the south, providing ample time for mid-to-late season grape varietals such as Frontenac to ripen. With respect to soils, the proposed Tip of the Mitt AVA predominately contains coarse-textured glacial till and Lacustrine sand and gravel. Soils that contain either glacial outwash sand or ice- contact sand and gravel are present only in small amounts within the proposed AVA and are more common in the region to the south. The soils within the proposed AVA have high levels of organic matter, which prevents nutrients from leaching rapidly. The soils also have high water-holding capacities, so vineyard owners take steps to reduce moisture accumulation, such as planting cover crops between rows to absorb excess water. By contrast, the soils in the region south of the proposed AVA have lower levels of organic matter and lower water- holding capacities. Finally, the soils within the proposed AVA do not heat as quickly in the spring as soils that contain high levels of sand and gravel, so bud-break is naturally delayed until the risk of late spring frosts has passed. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Comments Received TTB published Notice No. 155 in the Federal Register on August 6, 2015 (80 FR 46883), proposing to establish the Tip of the Mitt 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 features of 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. 155. In Notice No. 155, 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 October 5, 2015. TTB received 14 comments in response to Notice No. 155. All 14 commenters supported the establishment of the proposed AVA. Commenters included self-identified local winery and vineyard owners and operators; members of the Straits Area Grape Growers Association; the Corporate and Community Education Training Coordinator for North Central Michigan College in Petoskey, MI; an Agricultural Innovation Counselor with Michigan State University's Product Center; and several individuals who did not describe any affiliation with the wine industry. Many of the commenters stated that the region's climate and the ability to grow a variety of cold-hardy grape varietals distinguish the proposed AVA from the region to the south. Several of the commenters supported the proposed AVA as a way to showcase the region's wines and promote tourism to the region. TTB did not receive any comments opposing the establishment of the proposed AVA. Proposed Name Change One commenter (comment 6) supported the establishment of the proposed AVA but did not support the proposed name. The commenter stated that he believed ``Tip of the Mitt'' was a ``whimsical'' name that is ``Michigan slang'' and ``doesn't provide the public with an accurate geographical description'' of where the proposed AVA is located. The commenter suggested ``The Straits'' or ``Little Traverse'' as alternate names for the proposed AVA, but did not provide any evidence to support the alternative AVA names. Section 9.12(a)(1) of TTB regulations requires, among other things, that: (1) A proposed AVA name be currently and directly associated with an area in which viticulture exists; (2) the proposed name apply to all of the area within the proposed AVA; and (3) the region of the proposed AVA be known nationally or locally by the proposed name. Although ``Little Traverse'' and ``The Straits'' both refer to geographical features within the proposed AVA, the commenter did not provide evidence to show that the entire region of the proposed AVA is known locally or nationally by either of those names. Additionally, ``The Straits'' could apply to any of the numerous straits in the United States and is therefore unsuitable as an AVA name without a geographical modifier. Therefore, TTB does not believe that either ``Little Traverse'' or ``The Straits'' meets the regulatory requirements for an AVA name. TTB believes that the petition to establish the Tip of the Mitt AVA provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the name ``Tip of the Mitt'' is widely used throughout the proposed AVA to describe the region. The petition included names of local businesses and organizations and regional events that use the phrase in their names. Therefore, TTB has determined that ``Tip of the Mitt'' meets the regulatory requirements for an AVA name as set forth in Sec. 9.12(a). TTB Determination After careful review of the petition and the comments received, TTB finds that the evidence provided by the petitioner supports the establishment of the Tip of the Mitt AVA. Accordingly, under the authority of the FAA Act, section 1111(d) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, and parts 4 and 9 of the TTB regulations, TTB establishes the ``Tip of the Mitt'' AVA in the northern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, effective 30 days from the publication date of this document. Boundary Description See the narrative description of the boundary of the 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 [[Page 47291]] 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, ``Tip of the Mitt,'' 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 ``Tip of the Mitt'' 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 Tip of the Mitt AVA will not affect any existing AVA. The establishment of the Tip of the Mitt AVA will allow vintners to use ``Tip of the Mitt'' as an appellation of origin for wines made primarily from grapes grown within the Tip of the Mitt 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 Karen A. Thornton 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. 9.257 to read as follows: Sec. 9.257 Tip of the Mitt. (a) Name. The name of the viticultural area described in this section is ``Tip of the Mitt''. For purposes of part 4 of this chapter, ``Tip of the Mitt'' is a term of viticultural significance. (b) Approved maps. The 2 United States Geological Survey (USGS) 1:250,000 scale topographic maps used to determine the boundary of the Tip of the Mitt viticultural area are titled: (1) Cheboygan, Michigan, 1955; revised 1981; and (2) Alpena, Mich., US-Ontario, Can.; 1954. (c) Boundary. The Tip of the Mitt viticultural area is located in all or portions of Charlevoix, Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Alpena, and Antrim Counties in Michigan. The boundary of the Tip of the Mitt viticultural area is as described below: (1) The beginning point is on the Cheboygan map, at the point where the Mackinac Bridge intersects the southern shoreline of the Straits of Mackinac. From the beginning point, proceed east-southeasterly along the shoreline of the South Channel of the Straits of Mackinac and Lake Huron, crossing onto the Alpena map and continuing to follow the Lake Huron shoreline and then the Thunder Bay shoreline to the point where the Thunder Bay shoreline intersects the common T31N/T30N township line south of the city of Alpena and north of Bare Point; then (2) Proceed northwesterly in a straight line to the intersection of an unnamed medium-duty road known locally as Long Rapids Road and an unnamed light-duty road known locally as Cathro Road; then (3) Proceed west in a straight line to the line's intersection with State Highway 65 and an unnamed light-duty road known locally as Hibner Road; then (4) Proceed northwesterly in a straight line to the intersection of the Presque Isle, Alpena, and Montmorency county lines; then (5) Proceed west along the southern boundary of Presque Isle County, crossing onto the Cheboygan map, to the point where the Presque Isle county line becomes the southern boundary of Cheboygan County, and continuing along the Cheboygan county line to the intersection of the Cheboygan county line with the eastern boundary of Charlevoix County; then (6) Proceed south then east along the Charlevoix county line to the intersection of the Charlevoix county line with the eastern boundary of Antrim County; then (7) Proceed south along the Antrim county line to the point where the county line turns due east; then (8) Proceed west in a straight line to the eastern shoreline of Grand Traverse Bay; then (9) Proceed north-northeasterly along the shorelines of Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan, Little Traverse Bay, Sturgeon Bay, Trails End Bay, and the Straits of Mackinac, returning to the beginning point. Signed: June 29, 2016. John J. Manfreda, Administrator. Approved: July 10, 2016. Timothy E. Skud, Deputy Assistant Secretary (Tax, Trade, and Tariff Policy). [FR Doc. 2016-17274 Filed 7-20-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-31-P
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At the on-site sessions, trainers will Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco establishment of AVAs allows vintners
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hours, to allow sufficient additional NW., Box 12, Washington, DC 20005; their wines to consumers and helps
time for discussion. phone 202–453–1039, ext. 175. consumers to identify wines they may
Each session is open to Tribes, State SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: purchase. Establishment of an AVA is
child welfare agency personnel, and neither an approval nor an endorsement
State court personnel. Separate training Background on Viticultural Areas by TTB of the wine produced in that
sessions are being planned for others TTB Authority area.
interested in the new rule and will be Section 105(e) of the Federal Alcohol Requirements
announced at a later date. Because space Administration Act (FAA Act), 27
is limited, we ask that you RSVP to Section 4.25(e)(2) of the TTB
U.S.C. 205(e), authorizes the Secretary regulations (27 CFR 4.25(e)(2)) outlines
comments@bia.gov for each session you of the Treasury to prescribe regulations
plan to attend by submitting your name the procedure for proposing an AVA
for the labeling of wine, distilled spirits, and provides that any interested party
and the location (or webinar) you plan and malt beverages. The FAA Act
to attend. Please also note that some on- may petition TTB to establish a grape-
provides that these regulations should, growing region as an AVA. Section 9.12
site locations are at government among other things, prohibit consumer
facilities that may include security of the TTB regulations (27 CFR 9.12)
deception and the use of misleading prescribes standards for petitions for the
screening, and plan accordingly. statements on labels and ensure that establishment or modification of AVAs.
Dated: July 13, 2016. labels provide the consumer with Petitions to establish an AVA must
Lawrence S. Roberts, adequate information as to the identity include the following:
Acting Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. and quality of the product. The Alcohol • Evidence that the area within the
[FR Doc. 2016–17269 Filed 7–20–16; 8:45 am] and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau proposed AVA boundary is nationally
BILLING CODE 4337–15–P (TTB) administers the FAA Act or locally known by the AVA name
pursuant to section 1111(d) of the specified in the petition;
Homeland Security Act of 2002, • An explanation of the basis for
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY codified at 6 U.S.C. 531(d). The defining the boundary of the proposed
Secretary of the Treasury has delegated AVA;
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade various authorities through Treasury • A narrative description of the
Bureau Department Order 120–01, dated features of the proposed AVA affecting
December 10, 2013 (superseding viticulture, such as climate, geology,
27 CFR Part 9 Treasury Order 120–01, dated January soils, physical features, and elevation,
24, 2003), to the TTB Administrator to that make the proposed AVA distinctive
[Docket No. TTB–2015–0011; T.D. TTB–139; perform the functions and duties in the and distinguish it from adjacent areas
Ref: Notice No. 155]
administration and enforcement of these outside the proposed AVA boundary;
RIN 1513–AC22 laws. • The appropriate United States
Part 4 of the TTB regulations (27 CFR Geological Survey (USGS) map(s)
Establishment of the Tip of the Mitt part 4) authorizes TTB to establish showing the location of the proposed
Viticultural Area definitive viticultural areas and regulate AVA, with the boundary of the
AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and the use of their names as appellations of proposed AVA clearly drawn thereon;
Trade Bureau, Treasury. origin on wine labels and in wine and
advertisements. Part 9 of the TTB • A detailed narrative description of
ACTION: Final rule; Treasury decision.
regulations (27 CFR part 9) sets forth the proposed AVA boundary based on
SUMMARY: The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax standards for the preparation and USGS map markings.
and Trade Bureau (TTB) establishes the submission of petitions for the
Tip of the Mitt Petition
approximately 2,760-square mile ‘‘Tip establishment or modification of
American viticultural areas (AVAs) and TTB received a petition from the
of the Mitt’’ viticultural area in all or
lists the approved AVAs. Straits Area Grape Growers Association,
portions of Charlevoix, Emmet,
on behalf of winery and vineyard
Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Alpena, and Definition owners in the northern portion of
Antrim Counties in Michigan. The
Section 4.25(e)(1)(i) of the TTB Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, proposing
viticultural area is not located within,
regulations (27 CFR 4.25(e)(1)(i)) defines the establishment of the ‘‘Tip of the
nor does it contain, any other
a viticultural area for American wine as Mitt’’ AVA. The proposed AVA contains
established viticultural area. TTB
a delimited grape-growing region having approximately 2,760 square miles, and
designates viticultural areas to allow
distinguishing features, as described in there are 41 commercially-producing
vintners to better describe the origin of
part 9 of the regulations, and a name vineyards covering a total of 94 acres
their wines and to allow consumers to
and a delineated boundary, as distributed throughout the proposed
better identify wines they may
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established in part 9 of the regulations. AVA, along with 8 wineries. According
purchase.
These designations allow vintners and to the petition, an additional 48 acres of
DATES: This final rule is effective August consumers to attribute a given quality, vineyards and 4 new wineries are
22, 2016. reputation, or other characteristic of a planned for the near future. The
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: wine made from grapes grown in an area proposed Tip of the Mitt AVA is not
Karen A. Thornton, Regulations and to the wine’s geographic origin. The located within any established AVA.
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another reference on the label in a PART 9—AMERICAN VITICULTURAL becomes the southern boundary of
misleading manner, the bottler would AREAS Cheboygan County, and continuing
have to obtain approval of a new label. along the Cheboygan county line to the
Different rules apply if a wine has a ■ 1. The authority citation for part 9 intersection of the Cheboygan county
brand name containing an AVA name continues to read as follows: line with the eastern boundary of
that was used as a brand name on a Authority: 27 U.S.C. 205. Charlevoix County; then
label approved before July 7, 1986. See (6) Proceed south then east along the
27 CFR 4.39(i)(2) for details. Subpart C—Approved American Charlevoix county line to the
Viticultural Areas intersection of the Charlevoix county
With the establishment of this AVA, line with the eastern boundary of
its name, ‘‘Tip of the Mitt,’’ will be ■ 2. Subpart C is amended by adding Antrim County; then
recognized as a name of viticultural § 9.257 to read as follows: (7) Proceed south along the Antrim
significance under § 4.39(i)(3) of the county line to the point where the
TTB regulations (27 CFR 4.39(i)(3)). The § 9.257 Tip of the Mitt.
county line turns due east; then
text of the regulation clarifies this point. (a) Name. The name of the viticultural (8) Proceed west in a straight line to
Consequently, wine bottlers using the area described in this section is ‘‘Tip of the eastern shoreline of Grand Traverse
name ‘‘Tip of the Mitt’’ in a brand name, the Mitt’’. For purposes of part 4 of this Bay; then
including a trademark, or in another chapter, ‘‘Tip of the Mitt’’ is a term of (9) Proceed north-northeasterly along
label reference as to the origin of the viticultural significance. the shorelines of Grand Traverse Bay,
wine, will have to ensure that the (b) Approved maps. The 2 United Lake Michigan, Little Traverse Bay,
product is eligible to use the AVA name States Geological Survey (USGS) Sturgeon Bay, Trails End Bay, and the
as an appellation of origin. 1:250,000 scale topographic maps used Straits of Mackinac, returning to the
to determine the boundary of the Tip of beginning point.
The establishment of the Tip of the the Mitt viticultural area are titled:
Mitt AVA will not affect any existing Signed: June 29, 2016.
(1) Cheboygan, Michigan, 1955;
AVA. The establishment of the Tip of John J. Manfreda,
revised 1981; and
the Mitt AVA will allow vintners to use (2) Alpena, Mich., US–Ontario, Can.; Administrator.
‘‘Tip of the Mitt’’ as an appellation of 1954. Approved: July 10, 2016.
origin for wines made primarily from (c) Boundary. The Tip of the Mitt Timothy E. Skud,
grapes grown within the Tip of the Mitt viticultural area is located in all or Deputy Assistant Secretary (Tax, Trade, and
AVA if the wines meet the eligibility portions of Charlevoix, Emmet, Tariff Policy).
requirements for the appellation. Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Alpena, and [FR Doc. 2016–17274 Filed 7–20–16; 8:45 am]
Antrim Counties in Michigan. The BILLING CODE 4310–31–P
Regulatory Flexibility Act
boundary of the Tip of the Mitt
TTB certifies that this regulation will viticultural area is as described below:
not have a significant economic impact (1) The beginning point is on the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
on a substantial number of small Cheboygan map, at the point where the SECURITY
entities. The regulation imposes no new Mackinac Bridge intersects the southern
shoreline of the Straits of Mackinac. Coast Guard
reporting, recordkeeping, or other
administrative requirement. Any benefit From the beginning point, proceed east-
southeasterly along the shoreline of the 33 CFR Part 165
derived from the use of an AVA name
would be the result of a proprietor’s South Channel of the Straits of [Docket Number USCG–2016–0467]
efforts and consumer acceptance of Mackinac and Lake Huron, crossing
onto the Alpena map and continuing to RIN 1625–AA00
wines from that area. Therefore, no
follow the Lake Huron shoreline and
regulatory flexibility analysis is Safety Zone; Tennessee River 385.0–
then the Thunder Bay shoreline to the
required. 387.0; Scottsboro, AL
point where the Thunder Bay shoreline
Executive Order 12866 intersects the common T31N/T30N AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
township line south of the city of ACTION: Temporary final rule.
It has been determined that this final Alpena and north of Bare Point; then
rule is not a significant regulatory action (2) Proceed northwesterly in a straight SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
as defined by Executive Order 12866 of line to the intersection of an unnamed establishing a safety zone for all waters
September 30, 1993. Therefore, no medium-duty road known locally as of the Tennessee River beginning at mile
regulatory assessment is required. Long Rapids Road and an unnamed marker 385.0 and ending at mile marker
light-duty road known locally as Cathro 387.0. This safety zone is necessary to
Drafting Information protect persons, property, and
Road; then
Karen A. Thornton of the Regulations (3) Proceed west in a straight line to infrastructure from potential damage
and Rulings Division drafted this final the line’s intersection with State and safety hazards associated with the
rule. Highway 65 and an unnamed light-duty demolition of the B.B. Comer Bridge.
road known locally as Hibner Road; This rulemaking would prohibit persons
List of Subjects in 27 CFR Part 9 then and vessels from entering the safety
(4) Proceed northwesterly in a straight zone area unless authorized by the
Wine. line to the intersection of the Presque Captain of the Port Ohio Valley or a
Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES
The Regulatory Amendment Isle, Alpena, and Montmorency county designated representative.
lines; then DATES: This rule is effective without
For the reasons discussed in the (5) Proceed west along the southern actual notice from July 21, 2016 until
preamble, TTB amends title 27, chapter boundary of Presque Isle County, August 1, 2016. For the purposes of
I, part 9, Code of Federal Regulations, as crossing onto the Cheboygan map, to the enforcement, actual notice will be used
follows: point where the Presque Isle county line from May 31, 2016 until July 21, 2016.
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| Dates | This final rule is effective August 22, 2016. | |
| 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. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 47289 | |
| RIN Number | 1513-AC22 |
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