May 8, 2009
Greetings! We hope you have had a good and honest week! This week's edition includes the announcement of our withdrawal of our proposal to establish the Paso Robles Westside viticultural area and our establishment of the Lake Chelan Viticultural area, as well as, contact information for our International Trade Division.
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TTB ANNOUNCES THE WITHDRAWAL OF ITS PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH THE PASO ROBLES WESTSIDE VITICULTURAL AREA
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau announces the withdrawal of its proposal to establish the Paso Robles Westside viticultural area within the existing Paso Robles viticultural area in San Luis Obispo County, California. We take this action because, given the conflicting information before us, we cannot conclude that a delimited grape-growing region exists that is recognized by the name Paso Robles Westside.
Read the Federal Register notice
TTB ESTABLISHES THE LAKE CHELAN VITICULTURAL AREA
This Treasury decision establishes the 24,040-acre "Lake Chelan" American viticultural area in Chelan County, Washington. It lies within the larger Columbia Valley viticultural area in north-central Washington. 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.
Read the Final Rule in the Federal Register
INTERNATIONAL TRADE DIVISION (ITD)
The International Trade Division acts as TTB's liaison on issues related to alcohol beverages in the international area and to facilitate trade of alcohol beverages.
They accomplish this mission by acting as advisor to industry members, various US government agencies and embassies. ITD represents TTB at international trade meetings and participate in international trade negotiations.
MISSION
ITD serves a key role in educating foreign governments about the unique mission and structure of TTB and facilitating the import/export trade in beverage and industrial alcohol. ITD coordinates briefings and other liaison activities for the foreign alcohol and tobacco industry members and foreign government officials.
FUNCTIONS
- Works with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and other Federal executive departments to create worldwide opportunities for economic development and technological progress.
- Works with other TTB program subject matter experts and the Chief Counsel to serve as the technical advisor and authority on U.S. alcohol beverage laws, regulations, and policy.
- Assists the USTR in the worldwide expansion of market access for U.S. goods and services and assists in the negotiation of bilateral and multilateral free trade agreement issues related to wine and spirits.
Email: ITD@ttb.gov
Office Location
TTB/International Trade Division
1310 G Street, NW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20220
Phone: (202) 927-8110
Fax: (202) 435-7020