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TREAS/TTB RIN: 1513-AB66 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Establishment of the Freestone-Occidental Viticultural Area 
Abstract: The proposed Freestone-Occidental viticultural area encompasses 15,971 acres, 478 acres of which are used for commercial viticulture in 10 vineyards. It lies entirely within the Sonoma Coast viticultural area (27 CFR 9.116), which in turn is completely within the multicounty North Coast viticultural area (27 CFR 9.30). Approximately 2,100 acres of the proposed Freestone-Occidental viticultural area overlaps small portions of the Russian River Valley viticultural area (27 CFR 9.66) and the Northern Sonoma viticultural area (27 CFR 9.70). The petition justifies the overlaps with significant evidence and documentation of the unique and distinguishing features of the proposed Freestone-Occidental viticultural area. Also, the area is an established coastal grape-growing region in northern California. The distinguishing features of the proposed Freestone-Occidental viticultural area include climate, geographical location, and, to a lesser extent, soils. The unique marine climate of the proposed viticultural area is a particularly important influence on the area and on viticulture. 
Agency: Department of the Treasury(TREAS)  Priority: Routine and Frequent 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 27 CFR 9   
Legal Authority: 27 USC 205   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Elisabeth C. Kann
Management Analyst
Department of the Treasury
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
1310 G Street NW., Box 12,
Washington, DC 20005
Phone:202 453-1039
Fax:202 453-2509
Email: elisabeth.kann@ttb.gov