Federal Register #2026-16701

Regulatory Actions: Columbia Hills AVA Establishment and Fox River Safety Zone

This summary covers two distinct government actions: the establishment of a new American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Washington and a temporary safety zone in Wisconsin. - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Department of the Treasury: - Establishes the Columbia Hills AVA in Klickitat County, Washington - AVA covers 29,387 acres within the Columbia Valley AVA - No OEMs or vendors involved; this is a regulatory designation - AVA designation allows vintners to label wines as originating from Columbia Hills if at least 85% of grapes are grown within the AVA - Unique requirements: - Wine labeling must comply with AVA origin standards - No new reporting or administrative burdens imposed - U.S. Coast Guard: - Establishes a temporary safety zone on the Fox River in Green Bay, Wisconsin - Purpose: Protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment during an overwater fireworks display - No products or OEMs involved; this is a safety regulation - No products or services are being procured; no purchase quantities or part numbers listed - No contract value or procurement competition is relevant to these actions

Description

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) establishes the 29,387-acre Columbia Hills American viticultural area (AVA) in Klickitat County, Washington, located entirely within the existing Columbia Valley AVA. The AVA designation allows vintners to better describe the origin of their wines and helps consumers identify wines they may purchase. The Columbia Hills AVA is distinguished by its topography, soils, and climate, including south-facing terraces and gravel bars formed by ice-age flooding, well-drained coarse soils, and a warmer growing season moderated by the Columbia River. The final rule is effective September 16, 2026.

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