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is within the scope of that authority (c) For helicopters with a tailboom specified portions of Agusta Alert Bollettino because it addresses an unsafe condition assembly, P/N 3G5350A00132, Tecnico No. 139–195, Revision B, dated that is likely to exist or develop on 3G5350A00133, or 3G5350A00134, and a February 2, 2010. The Director of the Federal serial number (S/N) with a prefix of ‘‘A’’ up Register approved this incorporation by products identified in this rulemaking to and including S/N 7/109 for the short nose reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) action. configuration and a S/N with a prefix of ‘‘A’’ and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 up to and including S/N 7/063 for the long- from Agusta, Via Giovanni Agusta, 520 21017 nose configuration, within 25 hours time-in- Cascina Costa di Samarate (VA), Italy, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation service (TIS) from the last inspection or telephone 39 0331–229111, fax 39 0331– safety, Incorporation by Reference, within 7 days, whichever occurs first, unless 229605/222595, or at http://customersupport. Safety. done previously, and thereafter at intervals agusta.com/technical_advice.php. Copies not to exceed 25 hours TIS, tap inspect each may be inspected at the FAA, Office of the Adoption of the Amendment tailboom panel on both sides of the tailboom Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Accordingly, pursuant to the in AREAs 3 and 5 for debonding, using an Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, authority delegated to me by the aluminum hammer as depicted in Figure 2 of Texas, 76137, or at the National Archives and Agusta Alert Bollettino Tecnico No. 139–195, Records Administration (NARA). For Administrator, the Federal Aviation Revision B, dated February 2, 2010 (ABT). information on the availability of this Administration amends part 39 of the First, inspect AREA 5 then AREA 3. You do material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR not need to tap inspect the longeron area to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/ part 39) as follows: contained in AREA 3. Pay particular code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_ attention to previously repaired areas. locations.html. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (d) For all affected helicopters, except (l) This amendment becomes effective on DIRECTIVES those with tailboom assembly part numbers November 14, 2011. and serial numbers described in paragraph Note: The subject of this AD is addressed ■ (c) of this AD, within 50 hours TIS, unless 1. The authority citation for part 39 in European Aviation Safety Agency AD No. continues to read as follows: done previously, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS, tap inspect each 2011–0019, dated February 3, 2011 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. tailboom panel on both sides of the tailboom Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September for debonding using an aluminum hammer. § 39.13 [Amended] 13, 2011. Pay particular attention to the previously Lance T. Gant, ■ 2. Section 39.13 is amended by repaired areas. removing Amendment 39–16129; (75 FR (e) If there is any debonding, mark the Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, 3615, January 22, 2010), and by adding debond area and measure the size of the Aircraft Certification Service. a new airworthiness directive (AD), marked area. [FR Doc. 2011–27690 Filed 10–26–11; 8:45 am] Amendment 39–16816, to read as (f) Before further flight, install tailboom BILLING CODE 4910–13–P follows: structural reinforcement per MOD, P/N 3G5309P01812; if: 2011–20–06 Agusta S.p.A.: Amendment 39– (1) The mathematical area of a single 16816. Docket No. FAA–2011–1034; debond is equal to or greater than 320 mm2 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Directorate Identifier 2011–SW–014–AD. and is wholly within AREA 3 as depicted in Supersedes AD 2009–19–51, Figure 2 of the ABT; Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Amendment 39–16129; Docket No. (2) The mathematical area of a single Bureau FAA–2009–1125, Directorate Identifier debond is equal to or exceeds 150 mm2 if the 2009–SW–50–AD. debond occurs in area 1, 2, 4, or 5 as depicted 27 CFR Part 4 Applicability: Model AB139 and AW139 in Figure 2 of the ABT; or helicopters, with a tail assembly, part (3) The distance between the edges of any [Docket No. TTB–2011–0002; T.D. TTB–95; number (P/N) 3G5350A00132, two debonded areas is less than 3 times the Re: Notice No. 116] 3G5350A00133, 3G5350A00134, or largest debond dimension of the two RIN 1513–AA42 3G5350A00135, except those with tailboom debonded areas measured on a line between reinforcement structural retro-modification the centers of the two debonded areas; or Approval of Variety Names for (MOD), P/N 3G5309P01812, installed, (4) A debond is within 3 mm from any American certificated in any category. bond joint edge. Compliance: Required as indicated. (g) If none of the criteria of paragraphs AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and To detect damage to the tailboom to (f)(1) through (f)(4) of this AD are met, before Trade Bureau, Treasury. prevent failure of a tailboom and subsequent further flight, repair the debonded area of the ACTION: loss of control of a helicopter, do the tailboom using FAA engineering approved Final rule; Treasury decision. following: data and procedures or replace the tailboom SUMMARY: This document adopts, as a (a) For all affected helicopters, before with an airworthy tailboom. further flight, visually check all tailboom (h) Modifying the tailboom per MOD, P/N final rule, a proposal to amend the panels on both sides of the tailboom for skin 3G5309P01812, is terminating action for the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade bulging or deformation. Pay particular requirements of this AD. Bureau regulations by adding a number attention to the previously repaired areas. (i) To request a different method of of new names to the list of grape variety This visual check may be performed by an compliance or a different compliance time names approved for use in designating owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR American wines, and to include in the private pilot certificate and must be entered 39.19. Contact the Manager, Safety list several separate entries for into the helicopter records showing Management Group, FAA Attn: Sharon synonyms of existing entries so that compliance with paragraph (a) of this AD in Miles, ASW–111, Aviation Safety Engineer, accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a)(1)-(4) and Rotorcraft Directorate, Regulations and readers can more readily find them. 91.417(a)(2)(v). Guidance Group, 2601 Meacham Blvd, Fort These amendments will allow bottlers (b) If there is bulging or deformation of a Worth, Texas 76137, telephone (817) 222– of to use more grape variety names tailboom panel skin, before further flight, 5122, fax (817) 222–5961, for information on wine labels and in wine using an aluminum hammer (GF–06–00), P/ about previously approved alternative advertisements. N 109–3101–58–2 (aluminum hammer), tap methods of compliance. DATES: Effective Date: This final rule is inspect the area around the bulge or (j) The Joint Aircraft System/Component deformity for debonding. Mark the (JASC) Code is 5302: Rotorcraft Tailboom. effective November 28, 2011. boundaries of the debond area and measure (k) The inspections shall be done on both FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the size of the marked area. sides of the tailboom by following the Jennifer Berry, Alcohol and Tobacco

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Tax and Trade Bureau, Regulations and appears in § 4.91 (27 CFR 4.91). Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Rulings Division, P.O. Box 18152, Alternative grape variety names On January 20, 2011, TTB published Roanoke, VA 24014; telephone 202– temporarily authorized for use are listed Notice No. 116 in the Federal Register 453–1039, ext. 275. in § 4.92 (27 CFR 4.92). Finally, § 4.93 (76 FR 3573) proposing to add a number SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (27 CFR 4.93) sets forth rules for the of grape variety names to the list of approval of grape variety names. Background approved names in § 4.91, either as a Approval of Grape Variety Names grape variety not already listed or as a TTB Authority synonym for an existing listed name. Section 4.93 provides that any Section 105(e) of the Federal Alcohol Most of the name proposals were based interested person may petition the Administration Act (FAA Act), 27 on petitions that TTB had received and Administrator for the approval of a U.S.C. 205(e), authorizes the Secretary approved, and the evidence that had grape variety name and that the petition of the Treasury to prescribe regulations been submitted in support of each should provide evidence of the for the labeling of wine, distilled spirits, petitioned for name is summarized in following: and malt beverages. The FAA Act the preamble to Notice No. 116. These • That the new grape variety is requires that these regulations, among names, on which TTB solicited accepted; other things, prohibit consumer comments, are as follows: • That the name for identifying the deception and the use of misleading grape variety is valid; Auxerrois statements on labels, and ensure that • Biancolella labels provide the consumer with That the variety is used or will be used in ; and Black Monukka adequate information as to the identity Blaufra¨nkish • That the variety is grown and used and quality of the product. The Alcohol Brianna in the United States. and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Cabernet Diane Section 4.93 further provides that (TTB) administers the regulations Cabernet Dore´ documentation submitted with the promulgated under the FAA Act. Canaiolo petition may include: Use of Grape Variety Names on Wine • A reference to the publication of the Labels name of the variety in a scientific or Crimson Cabernet Part 4 of the TTB regulations (27 CFR professional journal of horticulture or a Erbaluce part 4) sets forth the standards published report by a professional, Favorite promulgated under the FAA Act for the scientific, or winegrowers’ organization; • Forastera labeling and advertising of wine. A reference to a plant patent, if Freedom Section 4.23 of the TTB regulations (27 patented; and • CFR 4.23) sets forth rules for Information pertaining to the Frontenac gris (grape type) labeling. Paragraph (a) of commercial potential of the variety, Garnacha that section sets forth the general rule such as the acreage planted and its Garnacha blanca that the names of one or more grape location or market studies. Geneva Red 7 varieties may be used as the type Section 4.93 also places certain designation of a grape wine only if the eligibility restrictions on the approval of blanc wine is labeled with an of grape variety names. TTB will not Grenache noir origin as defined in § 4.25 (27 CFR 4.25). approve a name: Gru¨ ner Veltliner Under paragraphs (b) and (c), a wine • If it has previously been used for a Interlaken bottler may use the name of a single different grape variety; grape variety on a label as the type • If it contains a term or name found Lagrein designation of a wine if not less than 75 to be misleading under § 4.39 (27 CFR Louise Swenson percent of the wine (or 51 percent in 4.39); or Lucie Kuhlmann certain limited circumstances) is • If it contains the term ‘‘.’’ Mammolo derived from of that variety Typically, if TTB determines that the grown in the labeled appellation of evidence submitted with a petition Monastrell origin area. Under paragraph (d), a supports approval of the grape variety bottler may use two or more grape name, TTB will send a letter of approval Negrara variety names as the type designation of to the petitioner advising the petitioner Negro Amaro a wine if all the grapes used to make the that TTB will propose to add the grape Nero d’Avola wine are of the labeled varieties and if variety name to the list of approved the percentage of the wine derived from grape variety names in § 4.91 at a later Peloursin each grape variety is shown on the label date. After one or more approvals have (and with additional rules in the case of been issued, a notice of proposed Petit Manseng multicounty and multistate rulemaking will be prepared for blanc (Picpoul) of origin). Paragraph (e) of § 4.23 publication in the Federal Register Prairie Star provides that only a grape variety name proposing to add the name(s) to the Reliance approved by the TTB Administrator § 4.91 list, with opportunity for public Rondinella may be used as a type designation for comment. In the event that one or more Sabrevois an American wine and states that a list comments or other information Sagrantino of approved grape variety names demonstrate the inappropriateness of an St. Pepin appears in subpart J of part 4. approval action, TTB will determine not St. Vincent Within subpart J of part 4, the list of to add the grape variety name in Sauvignon gris prime grape variety names and their question to the list and will advise the Valiant synonyms approved for use as type original petitioner that the name is no Valvin designations for American wines longer approved. Vergennes

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Vermentino them generally supportive of the marginally planted hybrid varieties that Wine King proposed amendments. Of these, 28 have been given names which will lead Zinthiana specifically support the proposal to the public into believing they are Zweigelt recognize Petite Sirah and Durif as vinifera varieties. This commenter does, TTB also invited comments on three synonyms. Many of the latter are however, express approval of the listing petitioned-for grape names that TTB did identical letters that cite the DNA of variety names such as not approve by letter—Canaiolo Nero, research, summarized in Notice No. 116, Auxerrois or Gru¨ ner Veltliner, grapes Moscato Greco, and Princess. In of Dr. Carole Meredith at the University that the commenter describes as widely addition, TTB requested comments on a of California at Davis (UC Davis) into accepted internationally. petition requesting that two grape the identity of the Petite Sirah grape TTB does not agree with the variety names currently listed in § 4.91 variety. They also cite as additional suggestion that a grape variety must be as separate varieties—Petite Sirah and evidence two publications that widely cultivated to merit inclusion in Durif—be recognized as synonyms. The recognize the names ‘‘Petite Sirah’’ and the list of approved grape names in petitions for these grape names are also ‘‘Durif’’ as synonyms. One commenter § 4.91. Section 4.93 merely provides in summarized in the preamble to Notice expresses concern about new clones this regard that the variety must be No. 116. being required to be marketed as ‘‘grown and used in the United States’’ TTB also proposed to reformat the ‘‘Durif,’’ a name he notes has little without specifying the extent which § 4.91 grape list to include separate market presence. In response to the last such growth and use must exist. With entries for synonyms of existing entries comment, TTB notes that the proposal regard to hybrid varieties, TTB notes so that readers can more readily find a to recognize the names as synonymous that they have a place in the U.S. wine particular name. When Notice No. 116 will not require that clones be marketed industry, are popular in areas of the was published, the list was structured as as ‘‘Durif’’; in fact, the reverse is true: country where the climate makes the an alphabetical list of prime grape The proposal will allow growers and cultivation of Vitis vinifera varieties names, with any synonym appearing vintners to use the names challenging, and are not per se outside only in parenthesis after the prime grape interchangeably. the scope of approval under § 4.93. TTB name. For example, the name ‘‘Black TTB received two comments therefore sees no reason to exclude from Malvoisie’’ was only listed in § 4.91 as specifically in favor of the proposal to § 4.91 variety names that a synonym after the prime name, recognize Blaufra¨nkisch as a synonym otherwise meet the standard for ‘‘.’’ A reader trying to determine for Lemberger/Limberger, both approval under § 4.93. if ‘‘Black Malvoisie’’ is an approved commenters stating that they are Additionally, TTB does not agree that grape variety name might not see it in growers of the variety. the names Sauvignon gris, Valvin an alphabetical list that set forth TTB received a comment from Cornell Muscat, and Cabernet Diane are ‘‘Cinsaut’’ at the beginning of the line University objecting to the proposed misleading. Sauvignon gris, a pink- where the ‘‘Black Malvoisie’’ synonym name for the new listing of the grape skinned mutation of the Sauvignon appears. variety Geneva Red 7, which was bred blanc variety is, in fact, a Vitis vinifera TTB also believes the current format at Cornell. The commenter, a Cornell grape. Moreover, TTB notes that Valvin suggests that synonyms are in some way plant varieties and germplasm licensing Muscat was developed from a crossing not as valid as grape names as prime associate, states that Cornell does not of Muscat Ottonel and Muscat du names when, in fact, every name in approve of the name ‘‘Geneva Red 7,’’ Moulin, while Cabernet Diane was bred § 4.91, whether a prime name or a but does approve of the name ‘‘Geneva from a cross of and synonym, is equally acceptable for use Red.’’ TTB notes, however, that the . Because these latter grapes were as a type designation for an American name evidence in the petition for developed from Vitis vinifera varieties wine. TTB therefore proposed in Notice Geneva Red 7 included bulletins and share both part of the name and No. 116 to eliminate the word ‘‘prime’’ published by Cornell and a page from some of the varietal characteristics of from the heading of § 4.91, as well as UC Davis’s National Grape Registry. those grapes, TTB finds that they are not from the second sentence of the Both of these publications use the misleading. introductory text of that section, and to names ‘‘Geneva Red 7’’ and ‘‘GR 7’’; Another commenter opined that some list each synonym in the same way as neither uses the name ‘‘Geneva Red.’’ of the proposed names seem either a prime name. As a result, § 4.91 would Further, TTB did not propose the name ‘‘self-indulgent or outright silly for a simply set forth a list of grape names ‘‘GR 7’’ because it did not believe wine varietal,’’ citing the name that have been approved as type consumers would recognize that name ‘‘Princess’’ as an example. TTB notes designations for American wines, as a grape variety name. Although TTB that § 4.93 does not provide for followed, in parentheses, by any understands the interest of Cornell in disapproval of a name because it approved synonyms for that name. the determination of what name should appears to be self-indulgent or silly. So Finally, TTB proposed to correct a be used for a grape variety developed long as the name is a valid identifier of technical error in § 4.91, that is, the under its auspices, § 4.93 requires some the grape variety, TTB believes that the misspelling of the grape name evidence to establish the validity of the decision whether to include it on a wine ‘‘’’ as ‘‘Agwam.’’ In addition to name. Of course, TTB would be willing label or in a wine advertisement is a correcting this error, TTB proposed to to reconsider this matter following subjective matter that is best left to the allow the use of the misspelling receipt of a petition under § 4.93 with wine industry. ‘‘Agwam’’ for a period of one year after appropriate evidence supporting use of Finally, one commenter favored publication of the final rule so that the name ‘‘Geneva Red.’’ recognizing Primitivo as a synonym for anyone holding a COLA with the One comment objects to including in . Another commenter objected misspelling has sufficient time to obtain the list grape varieties that are not to the varietal (grape type) labeling new labels. cultivated widely enough for their regulations contained in § 4.23, which names to be meaningful to consumers. allow a varietal designation on a label Comments Received The commenter states that varieties if 75 percent (or 51 percent in the case TTB received 35 comments in such as Sauvignon gris, , of wine made from response to Notice No. 116, most of and Cabernet Diane are recent, only varieties) of the wine is derived from the

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labeled grape variety; this commenter PART 4—LABELING AND Fume´ blanc () believes these percentages are too low ADVERTISING OF WINE * * * * * and are misleading to consumers. Garnacha (Grenache, Grenache noir) Because neither of these issues was ■ 1. The authority citation for 27 CFR Garnacha blanca (Grenache blanc) part 4 continues to read as follows: raised in Notice No. 116 for public * * * * * comment, TTB believes that it would be Authority: 27 U.S.C. 205, unless otherwise Geneva Red 7 inappropriate to include the suggested noted. * * * * * changes in this final rule document. ■ 2. Section 4.91 is amended: Graciano TTB Finding ■ a. By removing the word ‘‘prime’’ * * * * * from the section heading and from the Grenache (Garnacha, Grenache noir) After careful review of the comments second sentence of the introductory Grenache blanc (Garnacha blanca) discussed above, TTB has determined text; Grenache noir (Garnacha, Grenache) that it is appropriate to adopt the ■ b. By adding the word ‘‘variety’’ to the * * * * * proposed regulatory changes contained second sentence of the introductory text Gru¨ ner Veltliner in Notice No. 116. In addition, TTB after the second use of ‘‘grape’’; and ■ * * * * * notes that with the removal of the word c. In the list of grape variety names Interlaken ‘‘prime’’ from § 4.91, it would also be following the introductory text, by appropriate to remove the word ‘‘prime’’ removing the entries for ‘‘Agwam’’, * * * * * from § 4.92, the list of alternative grape ‘‘Carignane’’, ‘‘Durif’’, ‘‘Grenache’’, Island Belle (Campbell Early) variety names temporarily authorized ‘‘Limberger (Lemberger)’’, ‘‘Malvasia * * * * * for use. Accordingly, this document bianca’’, and ‘‘Petite Sirah’’ and by La Crescent removes the word ‘‘prime’’ wherever it adding new entries in alphabetical order * * * * * appears in § 4.92. to read as follows: Lagrein * * * * * § 4.91 List of approved names. Regulatory Flexibility Act Lemberger (Blaufra¨nkish, Limberger) * * * * * * * * * * TTB certifies under the provisions of Agawam the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. Limberger (Blaufra¨nkisch, Lemberger) * * * * * 601 et seq.) that this final rule will not Louise Swenson Auxerrois have a significant economic impact on Lucie Kuhlmann a substantial number of small entities. * * * * * * * * * * The decision of a grape grower to Biancolella Malvasia bianca (Moscato greco) petition for a grape variety name * * * * * Mammolo approval, or the decision of a wine Black Malvoisie (Cinsaut) * * * * * bottler to use an approved name on a Black Monukka Marquette (Muscat Hamburg) label or in an advertisement, is entirely * * * * * at the discretion of the grower or bottler. * * * * * Mataro (Monastrell, Mourve`dre) Blaufra¨nkish (Lemberger, Limberger) This regulation does not impose any * * * * * new reporting, recordkeeping, or other * * * * * Melon (Melon de Bourgogne) administrative requirements. Brianna * * * * * Accordingly, a regulatory flexibility * * * * * Monastrell (Mataro, Mourve`dre) analysis is not required. Cabernet Diane Cabernet Dore´ * * * * * Executive Order 12866 Montepulciano * * * * * This final rule is not a significant Canaiolo (Canaiolo Nero) * * * * * Moscato greco (Malvasia bianca) regulatory action as defined by Canaiolo Nero (Canaiolo) Mourve`dre (Mataro, Monastrell) Executive Order 12866. Therefore, it * * * * * requires no regulatory assessment. Carignan (Carignane) * * * * * Carignane (Carignan) Muscat Canelli (Muscat blanc) Drafting Information * * * * * * * * * * Negrara Jennifer Berry of the Regulations and Corot noir Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco * * * * * * * * * * Tax and Trade Bureau, drafted this Crimson Cabernet Negro Amaro document. * * * * * Nero d’Avola Durif (Petite Sirah) * * * * * List of Subjects in 27 CFR Part 4 * * * * * Noiret Administrative practice and Erbaluce * * * * * procedure, Advertising, Customs duties Favorite Peloursin and inspection, Imports, Labeling, * * * * * Petit Bouschet Packaging and containers, Reporting Forastera Petit Manseng and recordkeeping requirements, Trade * * * * * * * * * * practices, Wine. Freedom Petite Sirah (Durif) * * * * * Amendments to the Regulations * * * * * French (Colombard) Picpoul (Piquepoul blanc) For the reasons discussed in the Frontenac * * * * * preamble, TTB amends 27 CFR part 4 as Frontenac gris Pinot Grigio () set forth below: * * * * * * * * * *

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Pinot Meunier (Meunier) DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Definition * * * * * Section 4.25(e)(1)(i) of the TTB Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Piquepoul blanc (Picpoul) regulations (27 CFR 4.25(e)(1)(i)) defines Bureau Prairie Star a viticultural area for American wine as * * * * * a delimited grape-growing region having 27 CFR Part 9 Princess distinguishing features as described in * * * * * [Docket No. TTB–2010–0003; T.D. TTB–96; part 9 of the regulations and a name and Refosco (Mondeuse) Notice Nos. 105, 107, and 112] a delineated boundary as established in * * * * * RIN 1513–AB41 part 9 of the regulations. These Reliance designations allow vintners and * * * * * Establishment of the Pine Mountain- consumers to attribute a given quality, (Rkatziteli) Cloverdale Peak Viticultural Area reputation, or other characteristic of a wine made from grapes grown in an area * * * * * AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Rondinella to its geographic origin. The Trade Bureau, Treasury. establishment of viticultural areas * * * * * ACTION: Final rule; Treasury Decision. allows vintners to describe more Sabrevois accurately the origin of their wines to * * * * * SUMMARY: This document establishes the consumers and helps consumers to Sagrantino 4,570-acre ‘‘Pine Mountain-Cloverdale identify wines they may purchase. * * * * * Peak’’ viticultural area in portions of Establishment of a viticultural area is St. Pepin Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, neither an approval nor an endorsement St. Vincent California. The Alcohol and Tobacco by TTB of the wine produced in that * * * * * Tax and Trade Bureau designates area. Sauvignon gris viticultural areas to allow vintners to better describe the origin of their wines Requirements * * * * * (Seyval) and to allow consumers to better Section 4.25(e)(2) of the TTB Shiraz () identify wines they may purchase. regulations outlines the procedure for * * * * * DATES: Effective date: November 28, proposing an American viticultural area (Ugni blanc) 2011. and provides that any interested party * * * * * FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: may petition TTB to establish a grape- Valdepen˜ as () Elisabeth C. Kann, Regulations and growing region as a viticultural area. Section 9.12 of the TTB regulations * * * * * Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco prescribes standards for petitions for the Valiant Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G St., NW., Valvin Muscat Room 200E, , DC 20220; establishment or modification of phone 202–453–1039, ext. 002. American viticultural areas. Such * * * * * petitions must include the following: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Vergennes • Evidence that the area within the Vermentino Background on Viticultural Areas viticultural area boundary is nationally * * * * * or locally known by the viticultural area TTB Authority (Ravat 51) name specified in the petition; * * * * * Section 105(e) of the Federal Alcohol • An explanation of the basis for White Riesling (Riesling) Administration Act (FAA Act), 27 defining the boundary of the viticultural Wine King U.S.C. 205(e), authorizes the Secretary area; * * * * * of the Treasury to prescribe regulations • A narrative description of the Zinthiana for the labeling of wine, distilled spirits, features of the viticultural area that Zweigelt and malt beverages. The FAA Act affect , such as climate, provides that these regulations should, geology, soils, physical features, and ■ 3. Section 4.92 is amended by among other things, prohibit consumer elevation, that make it distinctive and removing the word ‘‘prime’’ or ‘‘Prime’’ deception and the use of misleading distinguish it from adjacent areas wherever it appears, and by adding new statements on labels, and ensure that outside the viticultural area boundary; paragraph (d) to read as follows: labels provide the consumer with • A copy of the appropriate United § 4.92 Alternative names permitted for adequate information as to the identity States Geological Survey (USGS) map(s) temporary use. and quality of the product. The Alcohol showing the location of the viticultural * * * * * and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau area, with the boundary of the (d) Wines bottled prior to October 29, (TTB) administers the regulations viticultural area clearly drawn thereon; 2012. promulgated under the FAA Act. and Alternative Name/Name Part 4 of the TTB regulations (27 CFR • A detailed narrative description of Agwam—Agawam part 4) provides for the establishment of the viticultural area boundary based on Signed: August 22, 2011. definitive viticultural areas and the use USGS map markings. of their names as appellations of origin John J. Manfreda, on wine labels and in wine Pine Mountain-Mayacmas Petition Administrator. advertisements. Part 9 of the TTB Sara Schorske of Compliance Service Approved: September 6, 2011. regulations (27 CFR part 9) sets forth of America prepared and submitted a Timothy E. Skud, standards for the preparation, petition on her own behalf and on Deputy Assistant Secretary (Tax, Trade, and submission, and approval of petitions behalf of local wine industry members Tariff Policy). for the establishment or modification of to establish the 4,600-acre Pine [FR Doc. 2011–27812 Filed 10–26–11; 8:45 am] American viticultural areas and lists the Mountain-Mayacmas American BILLING CODE 4810–31–P approved American viticultural areas. viticultural area in northern California.

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