# Revision of American Viticultural Area Regulations
> **TTB** · Final rule; Treasury decision. · Published 2011-01-20 · Effective 2011-02-22 · 76 FR 3489
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-1138
- **Category:** tobacco-ttb
- **Sub-agency:** TTB
- **Federal Register citation:** 76 FR 3489
- **CFR reference:** 27 CFR 4
- **Publication date:** 2011-01-20
- **Effective date:** 2011-02-22
- **Treasury docket:** Docket No. TTB-2007-0068
## Abstract

In this Treasury decision, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau amends the regulations concerning the establishment of American viticultural areas (AVAs). The changes provide clearer regulatory standards for the establishment of AVAs and clarify the rules for preparing, submitting, and processing viticultural area petitions.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/01/20/2011-1138/revision-of-american-viticultural-area-regulations)
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