81 FR 62046 - Proposed Revisions to Wine Labeling and Recordkeeping Requirements; Comment Period Reopening

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 174 (September 8, 2016)

Page Range		62046-62047
FR Document		2016-21522

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is reopening the comment period for Notice No. 160, Proposed Revisions to Wine Labeling and Recordkeeping Requirements, a notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on June 22, 2016. In Notice No. 160, TTB proposed to amend its labeling and recordkeeping regulations in 27 CFR part 24 to provide that any standard grape wine containing 7 percent or more alcohol by volume that is covered by a certificate of exemption from label approval may be labeled with a varietal (grape type) designation, a type designation of varietal significance, a vintage date, or an appellation of origin only if the wine is labeled in compliance with the standards set forth in the appropriate sections of 27 CFR part 4 for that label information. TTB also proposed to amend its part 4 wine labeling regulations to include a reference to the new part 24 requirement. TTB is reopening the comment period in response to requests from two wine industry trade associations. In addition, this reopening of the comment period solicits comments from the public on issues that were raised in comments received in response to Notice No. 160.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

27 CFR Parts 4 and 24

[Docket No. TTB-2016-0005; Notice No. 160A; Re: Notice No. 160]
RIN 1513-AC27


Proposed Revisions to Wine Labeling and Recordkeeping 
Requirements; Comment Period Reopening

AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; reopening of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is 
reopening

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the comment period for Notice No. 160, Proposed Revisions to Wine 
Labeling and Recordkeeping Requirements, a notice of proposed 
rulemaking published in the Federal Register on June 22, 2016. In 
Notice No. 160, TTB proposed to amend its labeling and recordkeeping 
regulations in 27 CFR part 24 to provide that any standard grape wine 
containing 7 percent or more alcohol by volume that is covered by a 
certificate of exemption from label approval may be labeled with a 
varietal (grape type) designation, a type designation of varietal 
significance, a vintage date, or an appellation of origin only if the 
wine is labeled in compliance with the standards set forth in the 
appropriate sections of 27 CFR part 4 for that label information. TTB 
also proposed to amend its part 4 wine labeling regulations to include 
a reference to the new part 24 requirement. TTB is reopening the 
comment period in response to requests from two wine industry trade 
associations. In addition, this reopening of the comment period 
solicits comments from the public on issues that were raised in 
comments received in response to Notice No. 160.

DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published on June 22, 
2016 (81 FR 40584) is reopened. Written comments on Notice No. 160 are 
now due on or before December 7, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Please send your comments on Notice No. 160 to one of the 
following addresses:
     Internet: https://www.regulations.gov (via the online 
comment form for this notice as posted within Docket No. TTB-2016-0005 
at ``Regulations.gov,'' the Federal e-rulemaking portal);
     U.S. Mail: Director, Regulations and Rulings Division, 
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street NW., Box 12, 
Washington, DC 20005; or
     Hand delivery/courier in lieu of mail: Alcohol and Tobacco 
Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street NW., Suite 400, Washington, DC 
20005.
    See the Public Participation section of Notice 160 notice for 
specific instructions and requirements for submitting comments, and for 
information on how to request a public hearing.
    You may view copies of this document and any comments TTB receives 
about this proposal at https://www.regulations.gov within Docket No. 
TTB-2016-0005. A link to that docket is posted on the TTB Web site at 
https://www.ttb.gov/wine/wine-rulemaking.shtml under Notice No. 160. 
You also may view copies of this proposed rule and any comments TTB 
receives about this proposal by appointment at the TTB Information 
Resource Center, 1310 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20005. Please call 
202-453-2270 to make an appointment.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Berry, Alcohol and Tobacco 
Tax and Trade Bureau, Regulations and Rulings Division; telephone 202-
453-1039, ext. 275.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In Notice No. 160 (81 FR 40584, June 22, 
2016), the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) proposed to 
amend its labeling and recordkeeping regulations in 27 CFR part 24 to 
provide that any standard grape wine containing 7 percent or more 
alcohol by volume that is covered by a certificate of exemption from 
label approval may be labeled with a varietal (grape type) designation, 
a type designation of varietal significance, a vintage date, or an 
appellation of origin only if the wine is labeled in compliance with 
the standards set forth in the appropriate sections of 27 CFR part 4 
for that label information. TTB is also proposing to amend its part 4 
wine labeling regulations to include a reference to the new part 24 
requirement. The 60-day comment period for Notice No. 160 originally 
closed on August 22, 2016.
    TTB has received two requests from California-based wine industry 
trade associations to extend the public comment period an additional 90 
days. The first, dated August 2, 2016, was submitted by Wine Institute; 
the second, dated August 19, 2016, was submitted by the California 
Association of Winegrape Growers. Both associations state that 
additional time is needed to assess the proposal's effects on their 
membership, noting that their members are currently preoccupied with 
the grape harvest. The letters are posted as Comment 7 and Comment 41 
within Docket No. TTB-2016-0005 at www.regulations.gov.

Determination To Re-Open the Public Comment Period

    In response to the requests from Wine Institute and the California 
Association of Winegrape Growers to extend the comment period, TTB is 
reopening the comment period for Notice No. 160 for an additional 90 
days. We believe this additional time is necessary for industry members 
and the public to fully consider the proposals outlined in Notice 160. 
Therefore, comments on Notice No. 160 are now due on or before December 
7, 2016.
    Based on comments TTB has received to date on Notice No. 160, TTB 
is especially interested in comments regarding whether any geographic 
reference to the source of the grapes used in the wine could be 
included on a wine label in a way that would not be misleading with 
regard to the source of the wine. In light of the reopening of the 
comment period, TTB is asking that commenters consider this issue when 
commenting on Notice No. 160. Please provide any available specific 
information in support of your comments.

Drafting Information

    Jennifer Berry of the Regulations and Rulings Division drafted this 
notice.

    Dated: September 1, 2016.
John J. Manfreda,
Administrator.
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WI, reducing existing segment PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, within 4 miles each side of the 145° bearing
extending from the 6.8-mile radius to B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR from the airport extending from the 6.4-mile
11.4 miles southwest, and adding TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND radius to 10.2 miles southeast of the airport.
segments extending from the 6.8-mile REPORTING POINTS * * * * *
radius to 7 miles northeast and 10 miles AGL WI E5 Solon Springs, WI [Amended]
northwest of the airport. ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows: Solon Springs Municipal Airport, WI
Airspace reconfiguration is necessary (Lat. 46°18′53″ N., long. 91°48′59″ W.)
due to the decommissioning of NDBs, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, That airspace extending upward from 700
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
cancellation of NDB approaches, and feet above the surface within a 6.3-mile
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
implementation of RNAV procedures at radius of Solon Springs Municipal Airport.
these airports, and for the safety and § 71.1 [Amended] * * * * *
management of the standard instrument ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in AGL WI E5 Superior, WI [Amended]
approach procedures for IFR operations. 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z,
Richard I. Bong Airport, WI.
Class E airspace designations are Airspace Designations and Reporting (Lat. 46°41′23″ N., long. 92°05′41″ W.)
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Points, dated August 6, 2015, and
That airspace extending upward from 700
Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015, effective September 15, 2015, is feet above the surface within an 8.5-mile
amended as follows: radius of Richard I. Bong Airport.
and effective September 15, 2015, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas * * * * *
71.1. The Class E airspace designations Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More AGL WI E5 West Bend, WI [Amended]
listed in this document will be Above the Surface of the Earth.
West Bend Municipal Airport, WI
published subsequently in the Order. * * * * * (Lat. 43°25′20″ N., long. 88°07′41″ W.)
Regulatory Notices and Analyses AGL WI E5 Land O’ Lakes, WI [Amended] West Bend VOR
(Lat. 43°25′19″ N., long. 88°07′31″ W .)
Kings Land O’ Lakes Airport, WI
The FAA has determined that this (Lat. 46°09′15″ N., long. 89°12′43″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700
regulation only involves an established feet above the surface within a 6.8-mile
That airspace extending upward from 700 radius of West Bend Municipal Airport, and
body of technical regulations for which feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile
frequent and routine amendments are within 2 miles each side of the 239° bearing
radius of Kings Land O’Lakes Airport. from the airport extending from the 6.8-mile
necessary to keep them operationally * * * * * radius to 11.4 miles southwest of the airport,
current, is non-controversial and and within 1.2 miles each side of the West
unlikely to result in adverse or negative AGL WI E5 Manitowish Waters, WI
[Amended] Bend VOR 052° radial extending from the
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a 6.8-mile radius to 7 miles northeast of the
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Manitowish Waters Airport, WI airport, and within 1.3 miles each side of the
(Lat. 46°07′13″ N., long. 89°52′56″ W.) West Bend VOR 303° radial extending from
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT That airspace extending upward from 700 the 6.8-mile radius to 10 miles northwest of
feet above the surface within a 6.3-mile the airport, excluding that airspace within
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 radius of the Manitowish Waters Airport. the Hartford, WI, Class E airspace area.
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
* * * * *
does not warrant preparation of a Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 24,
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated AGL WI E5 Merrill, WI [Amended] 2016.
impact is so minimal. Since this is a Merrill Municipal Airport, WI Walter Tweedy,
routine matter that will only affect air (Lat. 45°11′56″ N., long. 89°42′46″ W.) Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
traffic procedures and air navigation, it That airspace extending upward from 700 ATO Central Service Center.
is certified that this rule, when feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile [FR Doc. 2016–21030 Filed 9–7–16; 8:45 am]
promulgated, would not have a radius of the Merrill Municipal Airport. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
significant economic impact on a * * * * *
substantial number of small entities AGL WI E5 Oconto, WI [Amended]
under the criteria of the Regulatory DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Oconto-J. Douglas Bake Municipal Airport,
Flexibility Act. WI
(Lat. 44°52′27″ N., long. 87°54′35″ W.) Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade
Environmental Review Bureau
That airspace extending upward from 700
This proposal will be subject to an feet above the surface within a 6.3-mile
environmental analysis in accordance radius of the Oconto-J. Douglas Bake 27 CFR Parts 4 and 24
with FAA Order 1050.1F, Municipal Airport. [Docket No. TTB–2016–0005; Notice No.
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and * * * * * 160A; Re: Notice No. 160]
Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final AGL WI E5 Phillips, WI [Amended] RIN 1513–AC27
regulatory action.
Price County Airport, WI
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 (Lat. 45°42′32″ N., long. 90°24′09″ W.) Proposed Revisions to Wine Labeling
That airspace extending upward from 700 and Recordkeeping Requirements;
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Airspace, Incorporation by reference, feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile Comment Period Reopening
Navigation (air). radius of the Price County Airport.
AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and
The Proposed Amendment AGL WI E5 Platteville, WI [Amended] Trade Bureau, Treasury.
Platteville Municipal Airport, WI ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking;
Accordingly, pursuant to the (Lat. 42°41′22″ N., long. 90°26′40″ W.) reopening of comment period.
authority delegated to me, the Federal That airspace extending upward from 700
Aviation Administration proposes to feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile SUMMARY: The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax
amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows: radius of Platteville Municipal Airport, and and Trade Bureau (TTB) is reopening

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the comment period for Notice No. 160, proposed rule and any comments TTB especially interested in comments
Proposed Revisions to Wine Labeling receives about this proposal by regarding whether any geographic
and Recordkeeping Requirements, a appointment at the TTB Information reference to the source of the grapes
notice of proposed rulemaking Resource Center, 1310 G Street NW., used in the wine could be included on
published in the Federal Register on Washington, DC 20005. Please call 202– a wine label in a way that would not be
June 22, 2016. In Notice No. 160, TTB 453–2270 to make an appointment. misleading with regard to the source of
proposed to amend its labeling and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the wine. In light of the reopening of the
recordkeeping regulations in 27 CFR Jennifer Berry, Alcohol and Tobacco comment period, TTB is asking that
part 24 to provide that any standard Tax and Trade Bureau, Regulations and commenters consider this issue when
grape wine containing 7 percent or more Rulings Division; telephone 202–453– commenting on Notice No. 160. Please
alcohol by volume that is covered by a 1039, ext. 275. provide any available specific
certificate of exemption from label SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In Notice information in support of your
approval may be labeled with a varietal No. 160 (81 FR 40584, June 22, 2016), comments.
(grape type) designation, a type the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Drafting Information
designation of varietal significance, a Bureau (TTB) proposed to amend its
vintage date, or an appellation of origin Jennifer Berry of the Regulations and
labeling and recordkeeping regulations
only if the wine is labeled in Rulings Division drafted this notice.
in 27 CFR part 24 to provide that any
compliance with the standards set forth standard grape wine containing 7 Dated: September 1, 2016.
in the appropriate sections of 27 CFR percent or more alcohol by volume that John J. Manfreda,
part 4 for that label information. TTB is covered by a certificate of exemption Administrator.
also proposed to amend its part 4 wine from label approval may be labeled with [FR Doc. 2016–21522 Filed 9–7–16; 8:45 am]
labeling regulations to include a a varietal (grape type) designation, a BILLING CODE 4810–31–P
reference to the new part 24 type designation of varietal significance,
requirement. TTB is reopening the a vintage date, or an appellation of
comment period in response to requests origin only if the wine is labeled in DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
from two wine industry trade compliance with the standards set forth
associations. In addition, this reopening in the appropriate sections of 27 CFR Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade
of the comment period solicits part 4 for that label information. TTB is Bureau
comments from the public on issues that also proposing to amend its part 4 wine
were raised in comments received in labeling regulations to include a 27 CFR Part 9
response to Notice No. 160. reference to the new part 24 [Docket No. TTB–2016–0007; Notice No.
DATES: The comment period for the requirement. The 60-day comment 161]
proposed rule published on June 22, period for Notice No. 160 originally
2016 (81 FR 40584) is reopened. Written RIN 1513–AC26
closed on August 22, 2016.
comments on Notice No. 160 are now TTB has received two requests from
due on or before December 7, 2016. Proposed Establishment of the Cape
California-based wine industry trade May Peninsula Viticultural Area
ADDRESSES: Please send your comments associations to extend the public
on Notice No. 160 to one of the comment period an additional 90 days. AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and
following addresses: The first, dated August 2, 2016, was Trade Bureau, Treasury.
• Internet: https:// submitted by Wine Institute; the second, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
www.regulations.gov (via the online dated August 19, 2016, was submitted
comment form for this notice as posted by the California Association of SUMMARY: The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax
within Docket No. TTB–2016–0005 at Winegrape Growers. Both associations and Trade Bureau (TTB) proposes to
‘‘Regulations.gov,’’ the Federal e- state that additional time is needed to establish the 126,635-acre ‘‘Cape May
rulemaking portal); assess the proposal’s effects on their Peninsula’’ viticultural area in Cape
• U.S. Mail: Director, Regulations and membership, noting that their members May and Cumberland Counties, New
Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco are currently preoccupied with the Jersey. The proposed viticultural area
Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street grape harvest. The letters are posted as lies entirely within the Outer Coastal
NW., Box 12, Washington, DC 20005; or Comment 7 and Comment 41 within Plain viticultural area. TTB designates
• Hand delivery/courier in lieu of Docket No. TTB–2016–0005 at viticultural areas to allow vintners to
mail: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and www.regulations.gov. better describe the origin of their wines
Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street NW., Suite and to allow consumers to better
400, Washington, DC 20005. Determination To Re-Open the Public identify wines they may purchase. TTB
See the Public Participation section of Comment Period invites comments on this proposed
Notice 160 notice for specific In response to the requests from Wine addition to its regulations.
instructions and requirements for Institute and the California Association DATES: Comments must be received by
submitting comments, and for of Winegrape Growers to extend the November 7, 2016.
information on how to request a public comment period, TTB is reopening the ADDRESSES: Please send your comments
hearing. comment period for Notice No. 160 for on this notice to one of the following
You may view copies of this an additional 90 days. We believe this addresses:
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document and any comments TTB additional time is necessary for industry • Internet: https://
receives about this proposal at https:// members and the public to fully www.regulations.gov (via the online
www.regulations.gov within Docket No. consider the proposals outlined in comment form for this notice as posted
TTB–2016–0005. A link to that docket is Notice 160. Therefore, comments on within Docket No. TTB–2016–0007 at
posted on the TTB Web site at https:// Notice No. 160 are now due on or before ‘‘Regulations.gov,’’ the Federal e-
www.ttb.gov/wine/wine- December 7, 2016. rulemaking portal);
rulemaking.shtml under Notice No. 160. Based on comments TTB has received • U.S. Mail: Director, Regulations and
You also may view copies of this to date on Notice No. 160, TTB is Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco

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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		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking; reopening of comment period.
Dates		The comment period for the proposed rule published on June 22, 2016 (81 FR 40584) is reopened. Written comments on Notice No. 160 are now due on or before December 7, 2016.
Contact		Jennifer Berry, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Regulations and Rulings Division; telephone 202- 453-1039, ext. 275.
FR Citation		81 FR 62046
RIN Number		1513-AC27
CFR Citation		27 CFR 24 27 CFR 4

81 FR 62046 - Proposed Revisions to Wine Labeling and Recordkeeping Requirements; Comment Period Reopening

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURYAlcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 174 (September 8, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau