TTB Proposes 2 New AVAs and Expansion of Existing AVA
On Monday, November 28, 2022, we published 2 proposed rule documents in the Federal Register, each proposing to establish a new American viticultural area (AVA), or grape growing region. Additionally, we published a proposed rule document to expand the boundary of an established AVA. We are issuing these proposals in response to petitions submitted on behalf of local vineyard owners and vintners. We designate viticultural areas to allow vintners to better describe the origin of their wines and to allow consumers to better identify wines they may purchase.
The comment period for all three proposed rules closes January 27, 2023.
Red Hills Lake County: In Notice No. 217, We propose to expand the established Red Hills Lake County viticultural area in Lake County, California, by approximately 679 acres. The Red Hills Lake County AVA and the proposed expansion area are both located within the established Clear Lake and North Coast viticultural areas. See Docket No. TTB–2022–0012 on the Regulations.gov website for all documents related to this proposed rulemaking and to submit a comment.
Winters Highlands: In Notice No. 218, we propose to establish the 7,296-acre Winters Highlands viticultural area in portions of Solano and Yolo Counties, California. The proposed Winters Highlands AVA is not located within any established viticultural area. See Docket No. TTB–2022–0013 on the Regulations.gov website for all documents related to this proposed rulemaking and to submit a comment.
Wanapum Village: In Notice No. 219, we propose to establish the 2,415-acre Wanapum Village viticultural area in Grant County, Washington. The proposed Wanapum Village AVA is located within the established Columbia Valley viticultural area. See Docket No. TTB–2022–0014 on the Regulations.gov website for all documents related to this proposed rulemaking and to submit a comment.
TTB Accepts 2 Offers in Compromise
 We have accepted a $250,000 offer in compromise from Midway Wholesalers, Inc. for allegedly engaging in the business of purchasing for resale at wholesale and importation of, distilled spirits, wine, or malt beverages without a Basic Permit.
We also accepted a $100,000 offer in compromise from MOA Rifles, LLC for alleged violations of federal excise tax-related provisions
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You may view all TTB administrative actions on TTB.gov.
Department of Health and Human Services: Food and Drug Administration
 TTB-regulated industries may find this notice of interest.
SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 224 / Tuesday, November 22, 2022
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS
ACTION: Notice
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on FDA’s investigation of how youth and young adults process tobacco education messaging and to identify effective tobacco prevention and education message strategies.
DATES: Either electronic or written comments on the collection of information must be submitted by January 23, 2023.
Department of Commerce and Library of Congress: Study on Non-Fungible Tokens
 TTB-regulated industries may find this notice of interest.
SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 225 / Wednesday, November 23, 2022
AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce; United States Copyright Office, Library of Congress
ACTION: Notice of inquiry; notice of public roundtables
SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the United States Copyright Office (USCO) (collectively, the Offices) are conducting a joint study regarding issues of intellectual property (IP) law and policy associated with non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The Offices seek public comments on these matters to assist in their work on IP policy related to NFTs and in conducting the study. In addition, the Offices are announcing a series of three public roundtables to allow them to gather further input.
DATES: Written comments: Public comments must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on January 9, 2023.
Public roundtables: Roundtable 1: Patents and NFTs. Roundtable 1 will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Requests to participate as a panelist must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 21, 2022.
Roundtable 2: Trademarks and NFTs. Roundtable 2 will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Requests to participate as a panelist must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 21, 2022.
Roundtable 3: Copyright and NFTs. Roundtable 3 will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Requests to participate as a panelist must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 21, 2022.
Food and Drug Administration: Required Warnings for Cigarette Packages and Advertisements; Delayed Effective Date
 TTB-regulated industries may find this notice of interest.
SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 226 / Friday, November 25, 2022
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS
ACTION: Final rule; delay of effective date
SUMMARY: As required by an order issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, this action delays the effective date of the final rule (‘‘Tobacco Products; Required Warnings for Cigarette Packages and Advertisements’’), which published on March 18, 2020. The new effective date is November 6, 2023.
DATES: The effective date of the rule amending 21 CFR part 1141 published at 85 FR 15638, March 18, 2020, and delayed at 85 FR 32293, May 29, 2020; 86 FR 3793, January 15, 2021; 86 FR 36509, July 12, 2021; 86 FR 50855, September 13, 2021; 86 FR 70052, December 9, 2021; 87 FR 11295, March 1, 2022; 87 FR 32990, June 1, 2022; and 87 FR 50765, August 18, 2022, is further delayed until November 6, 2023.
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