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Formulas and COLAs Online: How to Use One-time Verification Code

September 23, 2022

TTB Publishes Temporary Regulations to Implement CBMA Import Refund The Craft Beverage Modernization Act (CBMA) provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) provide for reduced rates or tax credits for certain quantities of beer, wine, and distilled spirits produced in or imported into the United States. A recent change in the law transferred responsibility for administering the CBMA tax benefits for imported alcohol from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to TTB beginning with products entered for consumption in the United States on or after January 1, 2023.  Accordingly, TTB is publishing a temporary rule implementing these provisions and providing procedures for foreign producers and importers.  We are also publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking to obtain comments on the provisions in the temporary rule and on an additional regulatory provision.  Comments on that notice are due by November 22, 2022. For more information, see TTB’s CBMA Imports Page. In the coming weeks, TTB will provide additional guidance and training materials related to implementation of the new CBMA import provisions, including the temporary rule requirements and how to use the myTTB online system. To view the temporary rule, see the Federal Register. To view all documents and comments received related to the notice of proposed rulemaking, see Docket No. TTB–2022–0009 at Regulations.gov. See Notice No. 215 for complete instructions on how to comment. Comments are due on or before November 22, 2022. More CBMA Imports Resources at TTB.gov

Comment Period closing for ‘American Single Malt Whisky’ Standard of Identity On July 29, 2022, we issued Notice No. 213, Proposed Addition of American Single Malt Whisky to the Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits. In this proposed rule, we propose to amend the regulations in 27 CFR part 5 that set forth the standards of identity for distilled spirits to include “American single malt whisky” as a type of whiskey that is a distinctive product of the United States.   To view all documents and comments received related to this notice of proposed rulemaking, see Docket No. TTB–2022–0007 at Regulations.gov.  To comment electronically, use the Regulations.gov comment form for this notice.  Comments are due by September 27, 2022.   Read Notice No. 213 Proposed Establishment of the Yucaipa Valley AVA We are accepting comments through November 21, 2022, on Notice No. 214, Proposed Establishment of the Yucaipa Valley Viticultural Area, which we published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.  The proposed 36,467-acre Yucaipa Valley viticultural area (AVA) is located in San Bernardino County, California, and is not located within any established AVA.   We are making this proposal in response to a petition filed on behalf of local grape growers and winemakers.  We designate viticultural areas to allow vintners to better describe the origin of their wines and to allow consumers to better identify wines they may purchase.   You may submit comments electronically on this proposal and view copies of the proposed rule, selected supporting materials, and any comments we receive about this proposal at Regulations.gov within Docket No. TTB–2022–0008.  A link to that docket is posted at our Wine – Notices of Proposed Rulemaking page under Notice No. 214.   AVA Map Explorer Introducing Enhanced Security Measures to Formulas and COLAs Online As of September 22, rather than simply asking for a username and password, Formulas Online and COLAs Online will require you to enter a one-time verification code sent to you via email each time you sign in to the system.   Since the code will be sent to you by email, please make sure you know which email is associated with your accounts, and ensure you have access to it.   See TTB Enhances Security of Formulas Online and COLAs Online with New Sign-In Process to learn more about why we’ve made this change.   Questions? For technical help with Formulas Online and COLAs Online, see our TTB Online Help Center or contact the TTB Help Desk.   For formula and label approval-related questions, contact us using our Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Division Contact Form or call our ALFD Call Center at 202-453-2250.   How to Use One-time Verification Code Office of the United States Trade Representative: Request for Comments TTB-regulated industries may find this notice of interest.   SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 178 / Thursday, September 15, 2022   AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative   ACTION: Notice   SUMMARY: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), through the Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC), publishes the National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE Report) each year. USTR invites comments to assist it and the TPSC in identifying significant foreign barriers to, or distortions of, U.S. exports of goods and services, U.S. foreign direct investment, and U.S. electronic commerce for inclusion in the NTE Report. USTR also will consider responses to this notice as part of the annual review of the operation and effectiveness of all U.S. trade agreements regarding telecommunications products and services that are in force with respect to the United States.   DATES: The deadline for submission of comments is Friday, October 28, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. ET.   Read Federal Register Notice

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Upcoming TTB Outreach Activities September 26-28: 2022 NLLEA Annual Conference October 6: TTB Boot Camp for Distillers: Records, Reports, and Returns October 9-12: NBWA Annual Convention October 17-18: CLE International Wine, Beer & Spirits Law Conference

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