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Proposed Rule2016-275732016-11-17

Proposed Addition of New Grape Variety Names for American Wines

Treasury Department, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

Abstract

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) proposes to amend its wine labeling regulations by adding a number of new names to the list of grape variety names approved for use in designating American wines. TTB also proposes to remove one existing entry and replace it with a slightly different name, and to correct the spelling of another existing entry. The proposed amendments would allow wine bottlers to use these additional approved grape variety names on wine labels and in wine advertisements.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Dates
TTB must receive written comments on or before January 17, 2017.

CFR References

Topics

Administrative practice and procedureAdvertisingCustoms duties and inspectionImportsLabelingPackaging and containersReporting and recordkeeping requirementsTrade practicesWine

Public Comment

Comments Close
2017-01-17

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of the Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau 27 CFR Part 4 [Docket No. TTB-2016-0011; Notice No. 165] RIN 1513-AC24 AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Treasury. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) proposes to amend its wine labeling regulations by adding a number of new names to the list of grape variety names approved for use in designating American wines. TTB also proposes to remove one existing entry and replace it with a slightly different name, and to correct the spelling of another existing entry. The proposed amendments would allow wine bottlers to use these additional approved grape variety names on wine labels and in wine advertisements. DATES: TTB must receive written comments on or before January 17, 2017. ADDRESSES: Please send your comments on this proposed rule 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-2016-0011 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 400E, Washington, DC 20005. See the Public Participation section of this notice for specific instructions and requirements for s

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Citation: 81 FR 81023