(a) Procedure. Under the provisions of 27 CFR 70.701(c), the Director may approve petitions requesting ATF recognition of names of geographic significance which are the distinctive designations of specific wines under §4.24(c) of this chapter.

(b) Format. A petition shall be in the form of a letterhead application requesting that ATF recognize the distinctive wine designation listed in their petition. The petition should present evidence to support a finding that the geographic designation is known to the U.S. consumer and trade as the designation of a specific wine of a particular place or region, distinguishable from all other wines. All background material and supporting data submitted will be made part of the application and will be considered in the review process.

[T.D. ATF-296, 55 FR 17967. Apr. 30. 1990, as amended by T.D. ATF 463, 66 FR 42733, Aug. 15, 2001]

(d) Federal Republic of Germany: Ahr, Bacharach, Bad Durkheim, Baden, Badisches Frankenland, Badstube, Bayerischer Bodensee, Bernkastel, Bingen, Breisgau, Deidesheimer Hofstuck, Dhroner Hofberger, Erdener Treppchen, Graach, Graben, Hessische Bergstrasse, Himmelreich, Hochheimer Holle, Johannisberg, Klosterberg, Kreuznach, Kurfurstlay, Loreley, Maindreieck,

Kocher-Jagst-Tauber,

Starkenburg,

Stuttgart, Rheinfalz, Schloss

Siebengebirge,
Steigerwald, Sudliche Weinstrasse,
Trier, Umstadt, Urziger Wurzgarten,
Walporzheim Ahrtal,
Wiltinger
Scharzberg, Winkeler Jesuitengarten,
Wonnegau, Wurttemberg, Zell/Mosel.

(e) France: Ajaccio, Arbois, Auxey-
Duresses, Bandol, Bearn, Bellet,
Bergerac, Blagny, Blaye, Bonnezeaux,
Bourg, Buzet, Cadillac, Cahors, Canon-
Fronsac, Cassis, Cerons, Charlemagne,
Chateau Chalon, Chateau-Grillet,
Chinon, Chorey-les-Beaunes, Clos de
Tart, Clos des Lambrays, Clos Saint-
Denis, Collioure, Condrieu, Cornas,
Coteaux de l'Aubance, Coteaux du
Languedoc, Coteaux du Loir, Coteaux
du Lyonnais, Coteaux du Tricastin,
Cotes de Duras, Cotes de Provence,
Cotes du Jura, Cotes du Roussillon,
Cotes du Ventoux, Crepy, Dezize-les-
Maranges, Faugeres, Fitou, Fixin,
Gaillac, Gigondas, Givry, Gros Plant,
Irouleguy, Jasnieres, Jurancon,
Ladoix, L'Etoile, Limoux, Lirac,
Loupiac, Madiran, Mazis-Chambertin,
Menetou
Minervois,
Monbazillac, Montagny, Monthelie,
Montlouis, Montravel, Moulis, Muscat
de Beaumes de Venise, Muscat de
Frontignan, Neac, Pacherenc du Vic
Bilh, Palette, Pecharmant, Pernand-
Vergelesses, Picpoul-de-Pinet, Pineau
des Charentes, Pouilly-Loche, Quarts-
de-Chaume, Quincy, Regnie, Reuilly,
Rosette, Rully, Saint-Aubin, Saint-
Chinian,
Saint-Georges-d'Orques,
Saint-Joseph,
Saint-Nicolas-de-
Bourgueil, Saint-Peray, Saint-Romain,
Saint-Veran, Sainte-Croix-du-Mont,
Saussignac, Sauvignon de Saint-Bris,

Salon,

Savennieres, Seyssel, Vin de Lavilledieu, Vin de pays de l'Aude, Vin de Savoie, Vin du Bugey, Vin du HautPoitou.

(f) Greece: Aghialos, Amynteon, Archanes, Daphnes, Goumenissa, Kantza,

Mantinea, Mavrodaphni Cefalonia, Mavrodaphni Patras, Moschatos Lemnos, Moschatos Rhodes, Naoussa, Nemea, Paros, Peza, Plagies Melitona, Rapsani, Retsina Attica, Retsina Megaron, Samos, Santorini, Sitia, Sitsa.

Mehedinti, Minis, Moldovei, Murfatlar, Nicoresti, Odobesti, Oltina, Panciu, Recas, Sarica Niculitel, Sebes, Segarcea, Tecuci-Galati, Teremia, Tirnave.

(k) Spain: Alella, Alicante, Almansa, Ampurdan-Costa Brava, Campo de Borja, Carinena, Cava, Condado de Huelva, Jumilla, La Mancha, Manzanilla-Sanlucar de Barrameda, Mentrida, Montilla-Moriles, Navarra, Penedes, Priorato, Ribeiro, Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Tarragona, UtielRequena, Valdeorras, Valencia, Yecla.

(1) Switzerland: Agarn, Aire-la-Ville, Argovie, Auvernier, Avully, Berne, Bernex, Bonvillars, Bratsch, Chalais, Chamoson, Cressier, Cully, Dardagny, Dezaley, Epesses, Erlenbach, Friburg, Fully, Geneve, Grisons, Gy, Herrliberg, Hornussen, La Cote, Lavaux, Lens, Limmattal, Lucerne, Lutry, Meilen, Montreux, Neuchatel, Niedergesteln, Riex, Rivaz, Schaffhouse, Schlossgut Herdern, Schwyz, Suisse, Swiss, Tessin, Thurgovie, Valais, Varen/Varone, Vaud, Veyrier, Villette, Zeneggen, Zurcher Unterland, Zurich. Yugoslavia: Bolski Plavac,

Vermentino

Velletri, di Gallura,

Veneto,
Vesuvio, Vulture, Zagarolo.

(h) New Zealand: Blenheim, Canterbury, Central Otago, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Henderson, Marlborough, Nelson, Northland, Richmond, Rodney, South Auckland, Te Kauwhata, Wanganui, Wellington.

(i) Portugal: Algarve, Alijo, Bairrada, Baixo Corgo, Basto, Beiras, Belem, Braga, Bucelas, Camara de Lobos, Campanario, Cantahede, Carcavelos, Cartaxo, Chamusca, Colares, Douro, Estremadura, Favaios, Lafoes, Lagoa, Lagos, Lamego, Lousada, Meda, Mesao Frio, Moncao, Moscatel de Setubal, Murca, Nelas, Penafiel, Pico, Portimao, Preces, Ribatejo-Oeste, Sabrosa, Santa Luzia, Sao Joao, Sao Martinho, Sao Pedro, Tavira, Torres Vedras, Tras-os-Montes, Viana do Castelo, Vila Real, Vinho Verde.

(j) Romania: Alba Iulia, Arges, Bistrita-Nasaud, Bujoru, Cotesti, Cotnari, Dealu Mare, Dealurile, Dragasani, Drobeta Turnuseverin, Istria, Ivesti, Jidvei, Medias,

Blatina Mostar, Borje, Brodska

Grasevina, Crnogorski Vranac, Dingac, Erdutski Burgundac Bijeli, Faros, Grk

Lumbarda,

Kutjevacka

Montrachet, Chateau Lafite, Chateau Margaux,

Chateau

Grands

Yquem, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chenas, Chevalier-Montrachet, Chiroubles, Clos de la Roche, Clos de Vougeot, Corton, Corton-Charlemagne, Cote de Beaune, Cote de Beaune-Villages, Cote de Brouilly, Cote de Nuits, Cote de NuitsVillages, Cote Rotie, Coteaux du Layon, Cotes du Rhone, Echezeaux, Entre-Deux-Mers, Fleurie, GevreyChambertin, Echezeaux, Graves, Haut Medoc, Hermitage, La Tache, Loire, Macon, Margaux, Medoc, Mercurey, Meursault, Montrachet, Morgon, Moulin-a-Vent, Muscadet, Musigny, Nuits or Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pauillac, Pomerol, Pommard, PouillyFuisse, Pouilly Fume, PulignyMontrachet, Rhone, Richebourg, Romanee-Conti, Romanee Saint-Vivant, Rose d'Anjou, Saint-Amour, Saint-Emilion, Saint-Estephe, SaintJulien, Sancerre, Santenay, Saumur, Savigny or Savigny-les-Beaunes, Tavel, Touraine, Volnay, Vosne-Romanee, Vouvray.

(c) Italy: Asti Spumante, Barbaresco, Barbera d'Alba, Barbera d'Asti, Bardolino, Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, Dolcetto d'Alba, Frascati, Gattinara, Lacryma Christi, Nebbiolo d'Alba, Orvieto, Soave, Valpolicella, Vino Nobile de Montepulciano.

(d) Portugal: Dao, Oporto, Porto, or Vinho do Porto.

(e) Spain: Lagrima, Rioja.

Subpart A-Scope and Construction of Regulations

Sec.

13.1 Scope of part.

13.2

Delegations of the Director

Subpart B-Definitions

Subpart C-Applications

13.11 Meaning of terms.

13.20

Forms prescribed.

13.21 Application for certificate. 13.22 Withdrawal of applications. 13.23 Notice of denial.

13.25 Appeal of qualification or denial. 13.26 Decision after appeal of qualification or denial.

13.27 Second appeal of qualification or de

EDITORIAL NOTE: Nomenclature changes to part 13 appear by T.D. ATF-449, 66 FR 19085, Apr. 13, 2001.

Subpart A-Scope and
Construction of Regulations

§ 13.1 Scope of part.

The regulations in this part govern the procedure and practice in connection with the issuance, denial, and revocation of certificates of label approval, certificates of exemption from label approval, and distinctive liquor bottle approvals under 27 U.S.C. 205(e) and 26 U.S.C. 5301. The regulations in this part also provide for appeal procedures when applications for label approval, exemptions from label approval, or distinctive liquor bottle approvals are denied, when such applications are approved with qualifications, or when these applications are approved and then subsequently revoked.

§ 13.2 Delegations of the Director.

All of the regulatory authorities of the Director contained in part 13 of the regulations are delegated to appropriate ATF officers. These ATF officers are specified in ATF Order 1130.21, Delegation Order-Delegation of the Director's Authorities in 27 CFR Part 13Labeling Proceedings. ATF delegation orders, such as ATF Order 1130.21, are available to any interested person by mailing a request to the ATF Distribution Center, P.O. Box 5950, Springfield, Virginia 22150-5950, or by accessing the ATF web site (http://

www.atf.treas.gov).

[T.D. ATF-449, 66 FR 19085, Apr. 13, 2001]

Subpart B-Definitions

§ 13.11 Meaning of terms.

Where used in this part and in forms prescribed under this part, where not otherwise distinctly expressed or manifestly incompatible with the intent thereof, terms shall have the meaning ascribed in this subpart. Words in the plural form shall include the singular, and vice versa, and words importing the masculine gender shall include the feminine. The terms "include" and "including" do not exclude things not

enumerated that are in the same general class.

Act. The Federal Alcohol Administration Act.

Applicant. The permittee or brewer whose name, address, and basic permit number, or plant registry number, appears on an unapproved ATF F 5100.31, application for a certificate of label approval, certificate of exemption from label approval, or distinctive liquor bottle approval.

Appropriate ATF officer. An officer or employee of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) authorized to perform any functions relating to the administration or enforcement of this part by ATF Order 1130.21, Delegation Order-Delegation of the Director's Authorities in 27 CFR Part 13Labeling Proceedings.

ATF. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the Treasury, Washington, DC 20226.

Brewer. Any person who brews beer (except a person who produces only beer exempt from tax under 26 U.S.C. 5053(e)) and any person who produces beer for sale.

Certificate holder. The permittee or brewer whose name, address, and basic permit number, or plant registry number, appears on an approved ATF F 5100.31, certificate of label approval, certificate of exemption from label approval, or distinctive liquor bottle approval.

Certificate of exemption from label approval. A certificate issued on ATF F 5100.31 which authorizes the bottling of wine or distilled spirits, under the condition that the product will under no circumstances be sold, offered for sale, shipped, delivered for shipment, or otherwise introduced by the applicant, directly or indirectly, into interstate or foreign commerce.

Certificate of label approval. A certificate issued on ATF F 5100.31 that authorizes the bottling or packing of wine, distilled spirits, or malt beverages, or the removal of bottled wine, distilled spirits, or malt beverages from customs custody for introduction into commerce, as long as the project bears labels identical to the labels affixed to the face of the certificate, or labels with changes authorized by the certificate.

Director. The Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the Department of the Treasury, Washington, DC.

Distilled spirits. Ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, spirits of wine, whisky, rum, brandy, gin, and other distilled spirits, including all dilutions and mixtures thereof for nonindustrial use. The term "distilled spirits" does not include mixtures containing wine, bottled at 48 degrees of proof or less, if the mixture contains more than 50 percent wine on a proof gallon basis.

Distinctive liquor bottle. A liquor bottle of distinctive shape or design.

Distinctive liquor bottle approval. Approval issued on ATF F 5100.31 that authorizes the bottling of distilled spirits, or the removal of bottled distilled spirits from customs custody for introduction into commerce, as long as the bottle is identical to the photograph affixed to the face of the form.

Interstate or foreign commerce. Commerce between any State and any place outside that State, or commerce within any Territory or the District of Columbia, or between points within the same State but through any place outside that State.

Liquor bottle: A bottle made of glass or earthenware, or of other suitable material approved by the Food and Drug Administration, which has been designed or is intended for use as a container for distilled spirits for sale for beverage purposes, and which has been determined by the appropriate ATF officer to protect the revenue adequately.

Malt beverage. A beverage made by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or decoction, or combination of both, in potable brewing water, of malted barley with hops, or their parts, or their products, and with or without other malted cereals, and with or without the addition of unmalted or prepared cereals, other carbohydrates, or products prepared therefrom, and with or without the addition of carbon dioxide, and with or without other wholesome products suitable for human food consumption.

Permittee. Any person holding a basic permit under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act.

Person. Any individual, partnership, joint stock company, business trust, association, corporation, or other form of business enterprise, including a receiver, trustee, or liquidating agent and including an officer or employee of any agency of a State or political subdivision thereof.

United States. The several States and Territories and the District of Columbia; the term "State" includes a Territory and the District of Columbia; and the term "Territory" means the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Use of other terms. Any other term defined in the Federal Alcohol Administration Act and used in this part shall have the same meaning assigned to it by the Act.

Wine. Wine as defined in section 610 and section 617 of the Revenue Act of 1918 (26 U.S.C. 3036, 3044, 3045) and other alcoholic beverages not so defined, but made in the manner of wine, including sparkling and carbonated wine, wine made from condensed grape must, wine made from other agricultural products than the juice of sound, ripe grapes, imitation wine, compounds sold as wine, vermouth, cider, perry, and sake; in each instance only if containing not less than 7 percent, and not more than 24 percent of alcohol by volume, and if for nonindustrial use.

[T.D. ATF 406, 64 FR 2129, Jan. 13, 1999, as amended by T.D. ATF-449, 66 FR 19085, Apr. 13, 2001]

Subpart C-Applications

§ 13.20 Forms prescribed.

(a) The appropriate ATF officer is authorized to prescribe all forms required by this part. All of the information called for in each form must be furnished as indicated by the headings on the form and the instructions on or pertaining to the form. In addition, the information called for in each form is that which is required by this part. The form will be filed in accordance with the instructions on the form.

(b) Forms may be requested from the ATF Distribution Center, P.O. Box 5950, Springfield, Virginia 22150-5950, or by accessing the ATF web site (http:// www.atf.treas.gov).

[T.D. ATF-449, 66 FR 19085, Apr. 13, 2001]