95-24660. Puget Sound Viticultural Area (94F-019P)  

  • [Federal Register Volume 60, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 4, 1995)]
    [Rules and Regulations]
    [Pages 51896-51900]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 95-24660]
    
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
    
    Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
    
    27 CFR Part 9
    
    [TD ATF-368 ; Re: Notice No. 812]
    RIN: 1512-AA07
    
    
    Puget Sound Viticultural Area (94F-019P)
    
    AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury.
    
    ACTION: Final rule, Treasury decision.
    
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    SUMMARY: This final rule establishes a viticultural area in the State 
    of Washington to be known as ``Puget Sound.'' The petition for this 
    viticultural area was filed by Gerard and Jo Ann Bentryn, Owners-
    Winemakers of Bainbridge Island Vineyards.
        ATF believes that the establishment of viticultural areas and the 
    subsequent use of viticultural area names as appellations of origin in 
    wine labeling and advertising allows wineries to designate the specific 
    areas where the grapes used to make the wine were grown and enables 
    consumers to better identify the wines they purchase.
    
    EFFECTIVE DATE: October 4, 1995.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David W. Brokaw, Wine, Beer and 
    Spirits Regulations Branch, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 
    650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8230.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    
    Background
    
        On August 23, 1978, ATF published Treasury Decision ATF-53 (43 FR 
    37672, 54624) revising regulations in 27 CFR Part 4. These regulations 
    allow the establishment of definitive viticultural areas. The 
    regulations allow the name of an approved viticultural area to be used 
    as an appellation of origin on wine labels and in wine advertisements. 
    On October 2, 1979, ATF published Treasury Decision ATF-60 (44 FR 
    56692) which added a new Part 9 to 27 CFR, providing for the listing of 
    approved American viticultural areas, the names of which may be used as 
    appellations of origin.
        Section 4.25a(e)(l), Title 27, CFR, defines an American 
    viticultural area as a delimited grape-growing region distinguishable 
    by geographic features, the boundaries of which have been delineated in 
    Subpart C of Part 9.
        Section 4.25a(e)(2), Title 27, CFR, outlines the procedure for 
    proposing an American viticultural area. Any interested person may 
    petition ATF to establish a grape-growing region as a viticultural 
    area. The petition should include:
        (a) Evidence that the name of the proposed viticultural area is 
    locally and/or nationally known as referring to the area specified in 
    the petition;
        (b) Historical or current evidence that the boundaries of the 
    viticultural area are as specified in the petition;
        (c) Evidence relating to the geographical characteristics (climate, 
    soil, elevation, physical features, etc.) which distinguish the 
    viticultural features of the proposed area from surrounding areas;
        (d) A description of the specific boundaries of the viticultural 
    area, based on features which can be found on United States Geological 
    Survey (U.S.G.S.) maps of the largest applicable scale, and;
        (e) A copy (or copies) of the appropriate U.S.G.S. map(s) with the 
    proposed boundaries prominently marked.
    
    Petition
    
        ATF received a petition from Gerard and Jo Ann Bentryn of 
    Bainbridge Island Vineyards & Winery in Bainbridge Island, Washington, 
    proposing to establish a new viticultural area within the State of 
    Washington to be known as ``Puget Sound.'' Puget Sound (or the 
    ``Sound'') is an inlet of the Pacific Ocean in Northwestern Washington, 
    extending about 100 miles south from Admiralty Inlet and Juan de Fuca 
    Strait to Olympia. The viticultural area lies within the land basin 
    surrounding the Sound. Eight letters of support from wineries and 
    vineyards located within the area were included with the petition. 
    These letters of support were from: Mount Baker Vineyards, Whidbey 
    Island Winery, Lopez Island Vineyards, Inc., E.B. Foote Winery, Blue 
    Apple Vineyard, Molly's Vineyard, Coolen Wine Cellar, and Johnson Creek 
    Winery/Alice's Restaurant.
        The Puget Sound viticultural area is located in the Northwestern 
    portion of Washington State. The entire Puget Sound watershed contains 
    13,100 square miles of land, 150 square miles of fresh water, and 2,500 
    square miles of saltwater. The Puget Sound viticultural area contains 
    approximately 55% of the watershed's land area and water or 7,150 
    square miles of land and 1,500 square miles of water for a total area 
    of 8,650 square miles. It has a maximum length of 190 miles from north 
    to south and 60 miles from east to west, although it is most often less 
    than 45 miles wide.
    
    Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
    
        In response to Gerard and Jo Anne Bentryn's petition, ATF published 
    a notice of proposed rulemaking, Notice No. 812, in the Federal 
    Register on May 22, 1995 [60 FR 27060], proposing the establishment of 
    the Puget Sound viticultural area. The notice requested comments from 
    all interested persons by July 6, 1995.
    
    Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
    
        ATF did not receive any letters of comment in response to Notice 
    No. 812. Eight letters of support from wineries and vineyards located 
    within the area were included with the petition as discussed above. 
    Accordingly, this final rule establishes a Puget Sound viticultural 
    area with boundaries identical to those proposed in Notice No. 812.
    
    Evidence That the Name of the Area is Locally or Nationally Known
    
        The name ``Puget Sound'' was established in 1791 by Captain George 
    
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        Vancouver when he named, explored, and mapped the area while in service 
    to the British Admiralty. His maps and those of subsequent explorers, 
    settlers and government agencies show the Puget Sound area with the 
    countryside drained by rivers flowing into Puget Sound. Numerous 
    references exist indicating the general use of the name ``Puget Sound'' 
    to refer to the area. The petitioners included copies of title pages of 
    various publications, guide and tour book references, public telephone 
    book listings, and Federal and State agency maps, to illustrate the use 
    of the name. They also submitted an excerpt from, ``Touring the 
    Washington Wine Country,'' 1993, published by the Washington Wine 
    Commission. This publication discusses grape growing in western 
    Washington and states that, ``[t]he expansive Puget Sound basin offers 
    a temperate climate that rarely suffers from prolonged freezing weather 
    in the winter and quite often enjoys a long and warm summer growing 
    season.''
    
    Historical or Current Evidence That the Boundaries of the Viticultural 
    Area Are as Specified in the Petition
    
        The viticultural area is located on the land mass surrounding Puget 
    Sound and known as the Puget Sound basin. The petitioners explained 
    that there are no exacting and commonly understood boundaries for the 
    basin. The basin boundaries, for example, can extend up to the crests 
    of the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges to include the entire 
    watershed. However, individuals in western Washington State commonly 
    refer to the lowland areas surrounding the Sound as the Puget Sound 
    basin. It is these lowland areas that the petitioners feel are suited 
    for viticulture.
        The petitioners stated that, ``Puget Sound has boundaries 
    determined absolutely by the forces of nature, and recognized by common 
    cultural use. We merely used those public roads that most closely fit 
    within those natural boundaries of terminal moraine [accumulation of 
    boulders, stones, or other debris carried and deposited at the edges of 
    the farthest reaches of a glacier's advance], rainfall lines 
    (isohyets), and temperature to draw enforceable borders.'' [Definition 
    added.] The petitioners also state that, ``[t]he * * * viticultural 
    area is smaller than the basin because not all of the basin is suitable 
    for viticulture. Areas with elevations greater than 600 feet are 
    generally too wet or too cold in this region so they have been 
    excluded.''
    
    Evidence Relating to the Geographical Features (Climate, Soil, 
    Elevation, Physical Features, Etc.) Which Distinguish Viticultural 
    Features of the Area From Surrounding Areas
    
    Climate
    
        The climate of Puget Sound is well differentiated from that of 
    surrounding areas. The Olympic Mountains to the west and the Cascade 
    Mountains to the east protect the region from the cool wet influence of 
    the Pacific Ocean and the extreme summer and winter temperatures of 
    eastern Washington. The Strait of Juan de Fuca and associated waterways 
    separate Puget Sound from the cooler summer areas to the north. 
    Foothills to the south of the Puget Sound viticultural area are the 
    limit of the area influenced by the moderating effect of the waters of 
    the Sound. Both summer and winter temperatures are significantly cooler 
    in the hills and mountains to the west, south, and east.
        The western, eastern and southern boundaries of the Puget Sound 
    viticultural area closely follow the line formed by a growing season of 
    180 days and the 60 inch isohyet of annual precipitation. All areas 
    within the viticultural area below 600 feet in elevation have a 180 day 
    or longer growing season with 60 inches or less of annual rainfall, and 
    15 inches or less of rainfall in the months of April to October 
    (inclusive).
        Areas outside of, but adjacent to, the viticultural area to the 
    west, south, and east have a growing season of generally less than 180 
    days, with more than 60 inches of annual rainfall, and more than 15 
    inches of rainfall in the months of April to October (inclusive). 
    Examples of weather recording stations surrounding the Puget Sound 
    region are as follows: To the west is Forks, with a growing season of 
    175 days and an annual precipitation of 118 inches (38 inches April to 
    October). To the southeast is Paradise Ranger Station (Mount Rainier 
    National Park), with a growing season of 50 days and an annual 
    precipitation of 106 inches (39 inches April to October). To the east 
    is Diablo Dam with a growing season of 170 days and an annual 
    precipitation of 72 inches (23 inches from April to October). To the 
    northeast is Heather Meadows Recreational Area (Mt. Baker National 
    Forest) with a growing season of 150 days and an annual precipitation 
    of 110 inches (44 inches from April to October).
        The northerly border of the viticultural area closely conforms to 
    the temperature boundary of areas experiencing a mean high temperature 
    in the warmest month (July) of 72 degrees Fahrenheit or greater. Cool 
    air from the Pacific Ocean moves east through the Strait of Juan de 
    Fuca during the growing season limiting the reliable ripening of 
    winegrapes in the areas west of the Elwha River and outside the line 
    formed by the western boundaries of Clallam, San Juan, and Whatcom 
    Counties and the northern boundary of Whatcom County.
        Examples of areas to the northwest of the viticultural area with 
    mean high temperatures in the warmest month which are lower than 72 
    degrees Fahrenheit are: Forks, Washington, 71 degrees F; Clallum Bay, 
    Washington, 67 degrees F; Victoria, British Columbia, 68 degrees F; and 
    Sidney, British Columbia, 67 degrees F.
    
    Degree Days
    
        Total degree days as measured by the scale developed by Winkler and 
    Amerine of the University of California (Davis) range between 1300 at 
    the northern border, to 2200 in the south. Typical readings are: Friday 
    Harbor 1380, Blaine 1480, Sequim 1310, Port Townsend 1480, Mt. Vernon 
    1530, Coupeville 1360, Monroe 1820, Bothell 1520, Kent 1940, Seattle (U 
    of W) 2160, Bremerton 1810, Vashon 1730, Grapeview 2010, Puyallup 1770, 
    Tacoma 1940, and Olympia 2160. There is a significant temperature 
    variation from north to south. According to the petitioner, this 
    temperature variation is within a range that will allow the same types 
    of grapes to be grown throughout the area.
    
    Rainfall
    
        Rainfall in the Puget Sound viticultural area is substantially less 
    than in surrounding areas. It ranges from 17 inches annually in the 
    north to 60 inches in the south. Typical amounts are: Friday Harbor 
    28'' Blaine 34'', Sequim 17'', Port Townsend 18'', Mt. Vernon 32'', 
    Coupeville 18'', Monroe 47'', Bothell 40'', Kent 38'', Seattle (U of W) 
    35'', Bremerton 39'', Vashon 47'', Grapeview 53'', Puyallup 41'', 
    Tacoma 37'', and Olympia 52''. Growing season rainfall ranges from 8 
    inches in the north to 15 inches in the south. Outside of the 
    boundaries, the rainfall ranges from 70 to 220 inches annually.
        Overall, the Puget Sound viticultural area can be characterized as 
    having a growing season of over 180 days, annual degree day averages 
    between 1300 and 2200, and annual rainfall of 60 inches or less.
    
    Soils
    
        Soils in the Puget Sound viticultural area are completely unlike 
    those of the 
    
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    surrounding upland areas in that they are the result of the advance and 
    withdrawal of the Vashon glaciation. This most recent glaciation 
    (10,000 years ago) coincided at its limits with the eastern, southern, 
    and southwestern boundaries of the viticultural area. The resultant 
    soils are primarily silty to sandy topsoils with scattered small to 
    moderate rounded stones. This is typical of post glacial soils in 
    lowland areas. Areas outside the viticultural area to the west, south 
    and east, were not covered by ice during the Vashon glaciation. 
    Consequently, soils in surrounding areas have entirely different 
    origins and genesis. The primary impact on viticultural conditions by 
    the glaciation of the Puget Sound viticultural area was the development 
    of a semi-permeable cemented subsoil at depths generally from one to 
    ten feet. This subsoil was created by the pressure of one to three 
    thousand feet of overlying ice. The subsoil acts as a storage vehicle 
    for winter rains and allows deep rooted vines to survive the late-
    summer soil water deficit without irrigation. The surrounding areas 
    which were not glaciated do not share this comparative advantage. The 
    semi-permeable cemented subsoil is the most significant soil factor 
    relative to viticulture in the area.
    
    Topography and Geographical Features
    
        The Puget Sound basin is a large lowland surrounding bodies of salt 
    water called in government reports ``Puget Sound'' or ``Puget Sound and 
    Adjacent Waters.'' These waters comprise Puget Sound, a long, wide 
    ocean inlet. The basin is cut by many rivers flowing into the Sound. 
    Low rolling hills formed by the deposit and erosion of advancing and 
    retreating glaciers are cut by ravines and stream channels. The 
    dominating natural features are the sound itself and the surrounding 
    mountains. The Olympic mountain range forms the western boundary of the 
    Puget Sound basin. These mountains intercept moist maritime Pacific air 
    and account for the relatively low annual precipitation. The Cascade 
    mountain range forms the eastern boundary of the Puget Sound basin. 
    These mountains protect the basin from the extremely cold winters and 
    hot summers of eastern Washington. Elevations in the basin are 
    primarily between sea-level and 1,000 feet. Isolated hills of up to 
    4,000 feet occur primarily in the northeast but none of the existing 
    vineyards is above 600 feet in elevation.
    
    Viticulture
    
        The petitioners state that neither vinifera nor labrusca vines are 
    native to the area; however, they are now grown throughout the basin. 
    In 1872, Lambert Evans established a vineyard on Stretch Island in 
    southern Puget Sound. He sold the fruit in Seattle. In the 1890's a 
    viticulturalist from the east coast named Adam Eckert brought new grape 
    varieties and planted more vineyards on the island. The first bonded 
    winery in Washington State was established there in 1933 by Charles 
    Somers. Known as the St. Charles Winery, it reached a capacity of 
    100,000 gallons. Viticulture spread throughout the Puget Sound basin as 
    evidenced by the annual reports of the Washington State Department of 
    Agriculture. These primarily labrusca plantings were gradually 
    supplanted in most of the basin by vinifera plantings from the 1950's 
    to the present. The Washington State Department of Agriculture report 
    entitled, ``Washington Agriculture,'' 1960, reported 2 small areas of 
    grape cultivation outside of Yakima Valley; one of them being ``in 
    western Washington in Kitsap county. There along the shores of Puget 
    Sound, grapes have grown satisfactorily for many years.'' The 1993 
    publication, ``Touring the Washington Wine Country,'' which is 
    published by the Washington Wine Commission states that, ``Small 
    vineyards flourish on Puget Sound's islands * * *'' There are now over 
    50 acres of vineyards in the basin and 25 bonded wineries.
    
    Boundaries
    
        The boundaries of the Puget Sound viticultural area may be found on 
    four 1:250,000 scale U.S.G.S. maps titled: Hoquiam, Washington (1974); 
    Seattle, Washington (1974); Wenatchee, Washington (1971); Victoria, 
    B.C., Can., Wash., U.S. (1974); one 1:25,000 scale map titled: Auburn, 
    Washington (1983); and three 1:24,000 scale maps titled: Buckley, 
    Washington (1993); Cumberland, Washington (1993); and Enumclaw, 
    Washington (1993).
    
    Paperwork Reduction Act
    
        The provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, Public Law 
    96-511, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR 
    Part 1320, do not apply to this rule because no requirement to collect 
    information is proposed.
    
    Regulatory Flexibility Act
    
        It is hereby certified that this regulation will not have a 
    significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The 
    establishment of a viticultural area is neither an endorsement nor 
    approval by ATF of the quality of wine produced in the area, but rather 
    an identification of an area that is distinct from surrounding areas. 
    ATF believes that the establishment of viticultural areas merely allows 
    wineries to more accurately describe the origin of their wines to 
    consumers, and helps consumers identify the wines they purchase. Thus, 
    any benefit derived from the use of a viticultural area name is the 
    result of the proprietor's own efforts and consumer acceptance of wines 
    from that region.
        Accordingly, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required 
    because this final rule is not expected (1) to have significant 
    secondary, or incidental effects on a substantial number of small 
    entities; or (2) to impose, or otherwise cause a significant increase 
    in the reporting, recordkeeping, or other compliance burdens on a 
    substantial number of small entities.
    
    Executive Order 12866
    
        It has been determined that this regulation is not a significant 
    regulatory action because:
        (1) It will not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 
    million or more or adversely affect in a material way the economy, a 
    sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the 
    environment, public health or safety, or State, local or tribal 
    governments or communities;
        (2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an 
    action taken or planned by another agency;
        (3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, 
    user fees or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients 
    thereof; or
        (4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal 
    mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in 
    Executive Order 12866.
    
    Drafting Information
    
        The principal author of this document is David W. Brokaw, Wine, 
    Beer, and Spirits Regulations Branch, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and 
    Firearms.
    
    List of Subjects in 27 CFR Part 9
    
        Administrative practices and procedures, Consumer protection, 
    Viticultural areas, and Wine
    
    Authority and Issuance
    
        Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 9, American 
    Viticultural Areas, is to be amended as follows: 
    
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    PART 9--AMERICAN VITICULTURAL AREAS
    
        Paragraph 1. The authority citation for Part 9 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 27 U.S.C. 205.
    
    Subpart C--Approved American Viticultural Areas
    
        Par. 2. Subpart C is amended by adding Sec. 9.151 to read as 
    follows:
    
    
    Sec. 9.151  Puget Sound
    
        (a) Name. The name of the viticultural area described in this 
    section is ``Puget Sound.''
        (b) Approved maps. The appropriate maps for determining the 
    boundary of the Puget Sound viticultural area are four 1:250,000 scale 
    U.S.G.S. topographical maps, one 1:25,000 scale topographic map, and 
    three 1:24,000 scale topographic maps. They are titled:
        (1) Hoquiam, Washington, 1958 revised 1974 (1:250,000)
        (2) Seattle, Washington, 1958 revised 1974 (1:250,000)
        (3) Wenatchee, Washington, 1957 revised 1971 (1:250,000)
        (4) Victoria, B.C., Can., Wash., U.S., 1957 revised (U.S. area) 
    1974 (1:250,000)
        (5) Auburn, Washington, 1983 (1:25,000)
        (6) Buckley, Washington, 1993 (1:24,000)
        (7) Cumberland, Washington, 1993 (1:24,000)
        (8) Enumclaw, Washington, 1993 (1:24,000)
        (c) Boundary. The Puget Sound viticultural area is located in the 
    State of Washington. The boundaries of the Puget Sound viticultural 
    area, using landmarks and points of reference found on appropriate 
    U.S.G.S. maps, follow.
        (1) Beginning where the Whatcom county line comes closest to an 
    unnamed secondary road (referred to in the petition as Silver Lake 
    Road) on the U.S.G.S. map ``Victoria,'' T41N/R6E;
        (2) Then south along Silver Lake Road approximately 5.5 miles to 
    its intersection with State Highway 542, T39N/R5E;
        (3) Then west and then southwest along State Highway 542 
    approximately 11 miles to its intersection with State Highway 9, T38N/
    R5E;
        (4) Then south along State Highway 9 approximately 44 miles to its 
    intersection with an unnamed secondary road (referred to in the 
    petition as Burn Road) at the town of Arlington, T31N/R5E;
        (5) Then south, southeast along Burn Road approximately 11 miles to 
    its intersection with State Highway 92, T30N/R6E;
        (6) Then south along State Highway 92 approximately 3 miles to its 
    intersection with an unnamed light duty road (referred to in the 
    petition as Machias Hartford Road), T29N/R6E;
        (7) Then south along Machias Hartford Road approximately 4 miles to 
    its intersection with an unnamed secondary road (referred to in the 
    petition as Lake Roesiger Road), on the U.S.G.S. map ``Wenatchee,'' 
    T29N/R7E;
        (8) Then east along Lake Roesiger Road approximately 3.5 miles to 
    its intersection with an unnamed secondary road (referred to in the 
    petition as Woods Creek Road), T29N/R7E;
        (9) Then south along Woods Creek Road approximately 10.5 miles to 
    its intersection with U.S. Highway 2 in the town of Monroe, T27N/R7E;
        (10) Then west along U.S. Highway 2 approximately \1/2\ mile to its 
    intersection with State Highway 203, T27N/R6E;
        (11) Then south along State Highway 203 approximately 24 miles to 
    its intersection with an unnamed secondary road (referred to in the 
    petition as Preston-Fall City Road), at the town of Fall City, T24N/
    R7E;
        (12) Then southwest along Preston-Fall City Road approximately 4 
    miles to its intersection with Interstate Highway 90 at the town of 
    Preston, T24N/R7E;
        (13) Then east along Interstate Highway 90 approximately 3 miles to 
    its intersection with State Highway 18, T23N/R7E;
        (14) Then southwest along State Highway 18 approximately 7 miles to 
    its intersection with an unnamed secondary road (referred to in the 
    petition as 276th Avenue SE), T23N/R6E;
        (15) Then south along 276th Avenue SE approximately 5 miles to its 
    intersection with State Highway 516 at the town of Georgetown, T22N/
    R6E;
        (16) Then west along State Highway 516 approximately 2 miles to its 
    intersection with State Highway 169 at the town of Summit on the 
    U.S.G.S. map, ``Seattle,'' (shown in greater detail on the U.S.G.S. 
    map, ``Auburn''), T22N/R6E;
        (17) Then south along State Highway 169 approximately 11.5 miles to 
    its intersection with State Highway 410 at the town of Enumclaw on the 
    U.S.G.S. map, ``Wenatchee,'' (shown in greater detail on the U.S.G.S. 
    map, ``Enumclaw''), T20N/R6E;
        (18) Then southwest approximately 5 miles along State Highway 410 
    until its intersection with State Highway 165 on the U.S.G.S. map, 
    ``Seattle,'' (shown in greater detail on the U.S.G.S. map, 
    ``Buckley''), T19N/R6E;
        (19) Then southwest on State Highway 165 until its intersection 
    with State Highway 162 at the town of Cascade Junction on the U.S.G.S. 
    map, ``Seattle'' (shown in greater detail on the U.S.G.S. Map, 
    ``Buckley''), T19N/R6E;
        (20) Then southwest along State Highway 162 approximately 8 miles 
    to its intersection with an unnamed secondary road (referred to in the 
    petition as Orville Road E.), T19N/R5E;
        (21) Then south along Orville Road E., approximately 8 miles to its 
    intersection with the CMSTP&P railroad at the town of Kapowsin, on the 
    U.S.G.S. map, ``Hoquiam,'' T17N/R5E;
        (22) Then south along the CMSTP&P railroad approximately 17 miles 
    to where it crosses the Pierce County line at the town of Elbe, T15N/
    R5E;
        (23) Then west along the Pierce County line approximately 1 mile to 
    the eastern tip of Thurston County, T15N/R5E;
        (24) Then west along the Thurston County line approximately 38 
    miles to where it crosses Interstate Highway 5, T15N/R2W;
        (25) Then north along Interstate Highway 5 approximately 18 miles 
    to its intersection with U.S. Highway 101 at the town of Tumwater on 
    the U.S.G.S. map ``Seattle,'' T18N/R2W;
        (26) Then northwest along U.S. Highway 101 approximately 18 miles 
    to its intersection with State Highway 3 at the town of Shelton, T20N/
    R3W;
        (27) Then northeast along State Highway 3 approximately 24 miles to 
    where it crosses the Kitsap County line, T23N/R1W;
        (28) Then north along the Kitsap County line approximately 3 miles 
    to the point where it turns west, T23N/R1W;
        (29) Then west along the Kitsap County line approximately 11 miles 
    to the point where it turns north, T23N/R3W;
        (30) Then continuing west across Hood Canal approximately 1 mile to 
    join with U.S. Highway 101 just south of the mouth of an unnamed creek 
    (referred to in the petition as Jorsted Creek), T23N/R3W;
        (31) Then north along U.S. Highway 101 approximately 40 miles to 
    the point where it turns west at the town of Gardiner on the U.S.G.S. 
    map ``Victoria,'' T30N/R2W;
        (32) Then west along U.S. Highway 101 approximately 32 miles to 
    where it crosses the Elwha River, T30N/R7W;
        (33) Then north along the Elwha River approximately 6 miles to its 
    mouth, T31N/R7W;
        (34) Then continuing north across the Strait of Juan de Fuca 
    approximately 5 
    
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    miles to the Clallam County line, T32N/R7W;
        (35) Then northeast along the Clallam County line approximately 14 
    miles to the southwestern tip of San Juan County, T32N/R4W;
        (36) Then northeast along the San Juan County line approximately 51 
    miles to the northern tip of San Juan County, T38N/R3W;
        (37) Then northwest along the Whatcom County line approximately 19 
    miles to the western tip of Whatcom County, T41N/R5W;
        (38) Then east along the Whatcom County line approximately 58 miles 
    to the beginning.
    
        Signed: August 29, 1995.
    Daniel R. Black,
    Acting Director.
        Approved: September 14, 1995.
    John P. Simpson,
    Deputy Assistant Secretary, (Regulatory, Tariff and Trade Enforcement).
    [FR Doc. 95-24660 Filed 10-3-95; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 4810-31-P
    
    

Document Information

Effective Date:
10/4/1995
Published:
10/04/1995
Department:
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule, Treasury decision.
Document Number:
95-24660
Dates:
October 4, 1995.
Pages:
51896-51900 (5 pages)
Docket Numbers:
TD ATF-368, Re: Notice No. 812
PDF File:
95-24660.pdf
CFR: (1)
27 CFR 9.151