Federal Register #TTB-2026-0003

Proposed Establishment of the Kaw Valley Viticultural Area in Kansas

This notice announces a proposed regulatory action by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to establish the Kaw Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) in northeastern Kansas. - Government Buyer: - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), U.S. Department of the Treasury - Scope of Action: - Proposal to designate the Kaw Valley AVA, covering approximately 3,515,482 acres - The AVA is not within any other established viticultural area - Purpose and Impact: - Enables vintners to label wines with the new AVA, providing more accurate origin information - Helps consumers identify wines from this specific region - Procurement Details: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being procured or requested - This is a regulatory notice, not a solicitation for goods or services - Unique Requirements: - Public comments are invited on the proposed regulation - The action is limited to the establishment of a new viticultural area designation

Description

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) proposes to establish the approximately 3,515,482-acre Kaw Valley American viticultural area in northeastern Kansas. This proposed viticultural area is not within any other established viticultural area. The designation aims to allow vintners to better describe the origin of their wines and help consumers identify wines they may purchase. Comments on this proposed addition to the regulations are invited and must be received by October 13, 2026.

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