Under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act at 27 U.S.C. 205(e), TTB regulates the use of applications of origin on wine labels, including the use of American viticultural area (AVA) names. Based on petitions submitted by interested parties, TTB establishes new AVAs or modifies existing AVAs through the rulemaking process. The TTB regulations in 27 CFR part 9 specify the information that must be included in such petitions so that TTB is able to evaluate the petitionerâs proposal and determine if it meets TTBâs regulatory requirements for creating a new AVA or amending the name, boundary, or other terms of an existing AVA.
US Code:
27 USC 205(e)
Name of Law: Federal Alcohol Administration Act
As adjustments, TTB is reporting an increase in the number of respondents and annual burden hours due to the growth in the number of American viticultural area (AVA) petitions received by TTB, from 11 to 15 petitions per year. This results in an increase in the estimate annual burden hours from 1,430 to 1,950. In addition, we are modifying the title of this information collection to more clearly reflect its purpose (from âPetition for the Establishment of an American Viticultural Areaâ to âPetitions to Establish or Modify American Viticultural Areasâ).
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
1513-0127 Supporting Statement (2016-07-25).docx
Petitions to Establish or Modify American Viticultural Areas