Proposed Rule2026-05741
Proposed Establishment of the Champlain Valley of Vermont Viticultural Area
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Published
March 24, 2026
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Treasury DepartmentAlcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Abstract
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) proposes to establish the approximately 1,035,104-acre "Champlain Valley of Vermont" American viticultural area in western Vermont. The proposed viticultural area is not within, nor does it contain, any other established viticultural area. TTB designates viticultural areas to allow vintners to better describe the origin of their wines and to allow consumers to better identify wines they may purchase. TTB invites comments on this proposed addition to its regulations.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 56 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 13987-13992]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-05741]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
27 CFR Part 9
[Docket No. TTB-2026-0002; Notice No. 240]
RIN 1513-AD13
Proposed Establishment of the Champlain Valley of Vermont
Viticultural Area
AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Treasury.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) proposes to
establish the approximately 1,035,104-acre ``Champlain Valley of
Vermont'' American viticultural area in western Vermont. The proposed
viticultural area is not within, nor does it contain, any other
established viticultural area. TTB designates viticultural areas to
allow vintners to better describe the origin of their wines and to
allow consumers to better identify wines they may purchase. TTB invites
comments on this proposed addition to its regulations.
DATES: Comments must be received by May 26, 2026.
ADDRESSES: You may electronically submit comments to TTB on this
proposal using the comment form for this document posted within Docket
No. TTB-2026-0002 on the <a href="http://Regulations.gov">Regulations.gov</a> website at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. At the same location, you also may view copies of
this document, the related petition and selected supporting materials,
and any comments TTB receives on this proposal. A direct link to that
docket is available on the TTB website at <a href="https://www.ttb.gov/wine/notices-of-proposed-rulemaking">https://www.ttb.gov/wine/notices-of-proposed-rulemaking</a> under Notice No. 240. Alternatively, you
may submit comments via postal mail to the Director, Regulations and
Ruling Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G
Street NW, Box 12, Washington, DC 20005. Please see the Public
Participation section of this document for further information on the
comments requested on this proposal and on the submission,
confidentiality, and public disclosure of comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen A. Thornton, Regulations and
Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G
Street NW, Box 12, Washington, DC 20005; phone 202-453-1039, ext. 175.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(4), a
summary of this proposal may be found at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/docket/TTB-2026-0002">https://www.regulations.gov/docket/TTB-2026-0002</a>.
Background on Viticultural Areas
TTB Authority
Section 105(e) of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act),
27 U.S.C. 205(e), authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe
regulations for the labeling of wine, distilled spirits, and malt
beverages. The FAA Act provides that these regulations should, among
other things, prohibit consumer deception and the use of misleading
statements on labels and ensure that labels provide the consumer with
adequate information as to the identity and quality of the product. The
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) administers the FAA Act
pursuant to section 1111(d) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002,
codified at 6 U.S.C. 531(d). In addition, the Secretary of the Treasury
has delegated certain administrative and enforcement authorities to TTB
through Treasury Order 120-01.
Part 4 of the TTB regulations (27 CFR part 4) authorizes TTB to
establish definitive viticultural areas and regulate the use of their
names as appellations of origin on wine labels and in wine
advertisements. Part 9 of the TTB regulations (27 CFR part 9) sets
forth standards for the preparation and submission of petitions for the
establishment or modification of American viticultural areas (AVAs) and
lists the approved AVAs.
Definition
Section 4.25(e)(1)(i) of the TTB regulations (27 CFR 4.25(e)(1)(i))
defines a viticultural area for American wine as a delimited grape-
growing region having distinguishing features as described in part 9 of
the regulations and, once approved, a name and a delineated boundary
codified in part 9 of the regulations. These designations allow
vintners and consumers to attribute a given quality, reputation, or
other characteristic of a wine made from grapes grown in an area to the
wine's geographic origin. The establishment of AVAs allows vintners to
describe more accurately the origin of their wines to consumers and
helps consumers to identify wines they may purchase. Establishment of
an AVA is neither an approval nor an endorsement by TTB of the wine
produced in that area.
Requirements
Section 4.25(e)(2) of the TTB regulations (27 CFR 4.25(e)(2))
outlines the procedure for proposing an AVA and allows any interested
party to petition TTB to establish a grape-growing region as an AVA.
Section 9.12 of the TTB regulations (27 CFR 9.12) prescribes standards
for petitions to establish or modify AVAs. Petitions to establish an
AVA must include the following:
<bullet> Evidence that the area within the proposed AVA boundary is
nationally or locally known by the AVA name specified in the petition;
<bullet> An explanation of the basis for defining the boundary of
the proposed AVA;
<bullet> A narrative description of the features of the proposed
AVA affecting viticulture, such as climate, geology, soils, physical
features, and elevation, that make the proposed AVA distinctive and
distinguish it from adjacent areas outside the proposed AVA;
<bullet> The appropriate United States Geological Survey (USGS)
map(s) showing the location of the proposed AVA, with the boundary of
the proposed AVA clearly drawn thereon; and
<bullet> A detailed narrative description of the proposed AVA
boundary based on USGS map markings.
Champlain Valley of Vermont Petition
TTB received a petition from Kenneth Albert, president of the
Vermont Grape and Wine Council, proposing the
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establishment of the ``Champlain Valley of Vermont'' AVA. The proposed
AVA is located in western Vermont along the shore of Lake Champlain and
contains approximately 1,035,104 acres. The proposed AVA covers all or
parts of the following Vermont counties: Addison, Chittenden, Franklin,
Grand Isle, and Rutland. There are currently 27 vineyards covering a
total of approximately 120 acres within the proposed AVA. According to
the petition, the primary distinguishing feature of the proposed
Champlain Valley of Vermont AVA is its climate. Unless otherwise noted,
all information and data pertaining to the proposed AVA is from the
petition and its supporting exhibits.
Name Evidence
The proposed Champlain Valley of Vermont AVA takes its name from
Lake Champlain, which forms the western boundary of the proposed AVA.
The lake was named by European explorer Samuel de Champlain, who
explored the region in the early 1600s. According to the petition, the
region was known as ``Lac Champlain'' or ``La vall[eacute]e du lac
Champlain'' until the land came under English control in 1763 and
became known by the English names, ``Lake Champlain'' and ``Champlain
Valley.''
The petition provided multiple examples of the use of ``Champlain
Valley'' to describe the region of the proposed AVA. For example, the
proposed AVA is located within the Champlain Valley National Heritage
Partnership, established by Congress in the Champlain Valley Heritage
Partnership Act of 2006. A Vermont tourism website invites readers to
``[v]isit the Champlain Valley Region of northwestern Vermont--
comprised of Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle counties.''
\1\ TTB notes that all or portions of these four counties are included
in the proposed AVA. The website for Four Seasons Sotheby's
International Realty has a web page for the ``Champlain Valley region
in northwestern Vermont,'' \2\ which features homes for sale in several
cities within the proposed AVA. The Champlain Valley Exposition is an
event facility in Essex Junction, which is within the proposed AVA. The
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, Champlain Valley
School District, and Champlain Valley Union High School all serve
residents within the proposed AVA. Businesses within the proposed AVA
include Champlain Valley Equipment, Champlain Valley Apiaries,
Champlain Valley Creamery, and Champlain Valley Crossfit.
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\1\ <a href="https://www.vtliving.com/champlainvalley">https://www.vtliving.com/champlainvalley</a>. Accessed January
17, 2024.
\2\ <a href="https://www.fourseasonssir.com/region/vt/champlain-valley">https://www.fourseasonssir.com/region/vt/champlain-valley</a>.
Accessed January 17, 2024.
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Boundary Evidence
The proposed Champlain Valley of Vermont AVA is a long, narrow
region located on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain from the U.S.-
Canada border to Lake St. Catherine, in Rutland County, and includes
the islands within the Vermont portion of Lake Champlain. The proposed
northern boundary follows the U.S.-Canada border to the New York-
Vermont State line. The western boundary follows the New York-Vermont
State line through Lake Champlain to a point west of Lake St.
Catherine. The very short southern boundary follows a road around the
southern tip of Lake St. Catherine to that lake's eastern shore. The
proposed eastern boundary follows a series of roads to return to the
U.S.-Canada border and to approximate the easternmost limit of Lake
Champlain's effects on the climate.
Distinguishing Features
According to the petition, the primary distinguishing feature of
the proposed Champlain Valley of Vermont AVA is its climate. The
petition states that Lake Champlain exerts a moderating effect on the
climate of the proposed AVA. Although temperatures within the proposed
AVA are generally more moderate than in the surrounding regions away
from the lake, winter temperatures can still drop to 15 to 20 degrees
below zero (in Fahrenheit). Due to the cold winter temperatures,
vineyard owners within the proposed AVA principally grow cold-hardy
grape hybrids developed by the University of Minnesota, including
Louise Swenson; La Crescent; Marquette; and Frontenac Gris, Blanc, and
Noir.
The petition includes information on the first and last freeze
dates, growing degree day \3\ (GDD) accumulations, and precipitation
amounts for locations within the proposed AVA and the surrounding
regions. However, the precipitation data does not show a significant
difference between the proposed AVA and the region to the east, which
was the only included location outside the proposed AVA.\4\ As a
result, TTB does not consider precipitation to be a distinguishing
feature of the proposed AVA. All data was collected using National
Weather Service 1991-2020 climate normals. Data was not included from
the region north of the proposed AVA because that region is in Canada
and is therefore not eligible for inclusion in an AVA.
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\3\ See Albert J. Winkler et al., General Viticulture (Berkeley:
University of California Press, 2nd ed.), pages 61-64 (1974). In the
Winkler climate classification system, annual heat accumulation
during the growing season, measured in annual GDDs, defines climatic
regions. One GDD accumulates for each degree Fahrenheit (F) that a
day's mean temperature is above 50 degrees F, the minimum
temperature required for grapevine growth.
\4\ The precipitation data is included in the petition, which
can be found in Docket TTB-2026-0002 at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>.
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Freeze Dates
According to the petition, Lake Champlain releases stored heat
during the fall, moderating temperatures in the areas surrounding it
and preventing early first-freeze dates. The petition goes on to say
that the moderating effect of the lake results in a growing season
(marked by the first fall frost date and the last spring frost date)
that averages 2.5 weeks longer within the proposed AVA than regions in
the Green Mountains to the east.
The petition states that first-freeze dates in the fall for the
proposed AVA usually occur during the first week in October, while
locations east of the proposed AVA, farther from the lake, typically
experience a first freeze during the last week of September. The
following table shows the median first-freeze dates for the proposed
AVA and surrounding regions. The data shows that the location east of
the proposed AVA has the earliest first-freeze date and the New York
locations, which are both located within the established Champlain
Valley of New York AVA (27 CFR 9.258), have first-freeze dates similar
to those of the proposed AVA. Within the proposed AVA, the South Hero
location has the latest first-freeze date due to its location on an
island within Lake Champlain.
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Table 1--First-Freeze Dates
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Location (direction from proposed AVA) First-freeze date
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Burlington, VT (within center of proposed October 8.
AVA).
Cornwall, VT (within southern portion of October 5.
proposed AVA).
Essex Junction (within center of proposed October 4.
AVA).
South Hero, VT (within northwest portion of October 19.
proposed AVA).
Enosburg Falls, VT (east).................... September 29.
Peru, NY (west).............................. October 5.
Plattsburg, NY (west)........................ October 7.
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The petition also states that in the spring, proximity to the
waters of the lake contribute to earlier last-freeze dates within the
proposed AVA. The following table shows the median last-freeze dates
for the proposed AVA and surrounding regions. The data shows that the
Burlington and South Hero locations, within the proposed AVA, have
earlier last-freeze dates than the surrounding regions farther from the
lake. The two New York locations, west of the proposed AVA and within
the Adirondack Mountains, have significantly later last-freeze dates
than the proposed AVA, as do the Mt. Mansfield and Island Pond
locations, both located in the Green Mountains of Vermont to the east
of the proposed AVA.
Table 2--Last-Freeze Dates
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Location (direction from proposed AVA) Last-freeze date
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Burlington (within center of proposed AVA)... May 3.
South Hero (within northwest portion of April 27.
proposed AVA).
Mt. Mansfield, VT (east)..................... May 29.
Island Pond, VT (east)....................... May 26.
Rutland, VT (southeast)...................... May 15.
Montpelier, VT (east)........................ May 14.
St. Johnsbury, VT (east)..................... May 14.
Springfield, VT (east)....................... May 13.
Massena, NY (west)........................... May 8.
Saranac Lake, NY (west)...................... June 4.
Tupper Lake, NY (west)....................... May 20.
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Growing Degree Days
The petition states that growing degree days are a measure of heat
accumulation vineyard owners use to predict plant development rates,
such as bloom and harvest dates. The following table shows the average
annual GDD accumulations for locations within the proposed Champlain
Valley of Vermont AVA and surrounding regions. The data shows each of
the four locations within the proposed AVA have greater GDD
accumulations than the regions to the east and southeast. The locations
in the northwest and southern portions of the proposed AVA have GDD
accumulations that are greater than any of the locations outside the
proposed AVA. The Burlington location has the fewest GDD accumulations
within the proposed AVA but is still greater than the regions to the
east and southeast of the proposed AVA. The greater GDD accumulations
suggest generally warmer temperatures within the proposed AVA than in
the surrounding regions.
Table 3--Average Annual GDD Accumulations
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Average annual GDD
Location (direction from proposed AVA) accumulations
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St. Albans, VT (within northwest corner of 2,603
proposed AVA)....................................
Burlington, VT (within center of proposed AVA).... 2,272
Essex Junction, VT (within eastern portion of 2,394
proposed AVA)....................................
Cornwall, VT (within southern portion of proposed 2,480
AVA).............................................
Montpelier, VT (east)............................. 1,967
Rutland, VT (southeast)........................... 2,220
Bennington, VT (south)............................ 2,443
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TTB Determination
TTB concludes that the petition to establish the proposed Champlain
Valley of Vermont AVA merits consideration and public comment, as
invited in this notice of proposed rulemaking.
Boundary Description
See the narrative description of the boundary of the petitioned-for
AVA in the proposed regulatory text published at the end of this
proposed rule.
Maps
The petitioner provided the required maps, and TTB lists them below
in the proposed regulatory text. You may also view the proposed
Champlain Valley of Vermont AVA boundary on the AVA Map Explorer on the
TTB website, at
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<a href="https://www.ttb.gov/wine/ava-map-explorer">https://www.ttb.gov/wine/ava-map-explorer</a>.
Impact on Current Wine Labels
Part 4 of the TTB regulations prohibits any label reference on a
wine that indicates or implies an origin other than the wine's true
place of origin. For a wine to be labeled with an AVA name, at least 85
percent of the wine must be derived from grapes grown within the area
represented by that name, and the wine must meet the other conditions
listed in Sec. 4.25(e)(3) of the TTB regulations (27 CFR 4.25(e)(3)).
If the wine is not eligible for labeling with an AVA name and that name
appears in the brand name, then the label is not in compliance and the
bottler must change the brand name and obtain approval of a new label.
Similarly, if the AVA name appears in another reference on the label in
a misleading manner, the bottler would have to obtain approval of a new
label. Different rules apply if a wine has a brand name containing an
AVA name that was used as a brand name on a label approved before July
7, 1986. See Sec. 4.39(i)(2) of the TTB regulations (27 CFR
4.39(i)(2)) for details.
If TTB establishes this proposed AVA, its name, ``Champlain Valley
of Vermont,'' will be recognized as a name of viticultural significance
under Sec. 4.39(i)(3) of the TTB regulations (27 CFR 4.39(i)(3)). The
text of the proposed regulation clarifies this point. Consequently,
wine bottlers using the name ``Champlain Valley of Vermont'' in a brand
name, including a trademark, or in another label reference as to the
origin of the wine, would have to ensure that the product is eligible
to use the AVA name as an appellation of origin if TTB adopts this
proposed rule as a final rule. TTB is not proposing to designate the
phrase ``Champlain Valley,'' standing alone, as a term of viticultural
significance because the feature known as the Champlain Valley extends
into New York and includes the established Champlain Valley of New York
AVA.
Public Participation
Comments Invited
TTB invites comments from interested members of the public on
whether it should establish the proposed Champlain Valley of Vermont
AVA. TTB is also interested in receiving comments on the sufficiency
and accuracy of required information submitted in support of the
petition. Please provide specific information in support of your
comments.
Because of the potential impact of the establishment of the
proposed Champlain Valley of Vermont AVA on wine labels that include
the term ``Champlain Valley of Vermont'' as discussed above under
Impact on Current Wine Labels, TTB is particularly interested in
comments regarding whether there will be a conflict between the
proposed AVA name and currently used brand names. If a commenter
believes that a conflict will arise, the comment should describe the
nature of that conflict, including any anticipated negative economic
impact that approval of the proposed AVA will have on an existing
viticultural enterprise. TTB is also interested in receiving
suggestions for ways to avoid conflicts, for example, by adopting a
modified or different name for the proposed AVA.
Submitting Comments
You may submit comments on this proposal as an individual or on
behalf of a business or other organization via the <a href="http://Regulations.gov">Regulations.gov</a>
website or via postal mail, as described in the ADDRESSES section of
this document. Your comment must reference Notice No. 240 and must be
submitted or postmarked by the closing date shown in the DATES section
of this document. You may upload or include attachments with your
comment. You also may submit a comment requesting a public hearing on
this proposal. The TTB Administrator reserves the right to determine
whether to hold a public hearing.
Confidentiality and Disclosure of Comments
All submitted comments and attachments are part of the rulemaking
record and are subject to public disclosure. Do not enclose any
material in your comments that you consider confidential or that is
inappropriate for disclosure.
TTB will post, and you may view, copies of this document, the
related petition, supporting materials, and any comments TTB receives
about this proposal within the related <a href="http://Regulations.gov">Regulations.gov</a> docket. In
general, TTB will post comments as submitted, and it will not redact
any identifying or contact information from the body of a comment or
attachment.
Please contact TTB's Regulations and Rulings division by email
using the web form available at <a href="https://www.ttb.gov/contact-rrd">https://www.ttb.gov/contact-rrd</a>, or by
telephone at 202-453-2265, if you have any questions about commenting
on this proposal or to request copies of this document, its supporting
materials, or the comments received.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
TTB certifies that this proposed regulation, if adopted, would not
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. The proposed regulation imposes no new reporting,
recordkeeping, or other administrative requirement. Any benefit derived
from the use of a viticultural area name would be the result of a
proprietor's efforts and consumer acceptance of wines from that area.
Therefore, no regulatory flexibility analysis is required.
Executive Order 12866
It has been determined that this proposed rule is not a significant
regulatory action as defined by Executive Order 12866, as amended.
Therefore, no regulatory assessment is required.
List of Subjects in 27 CFR Part 9
Wine.
Proposed Regulatory Amendment
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, TTB proposes to amend
title 27, chapter I, part 9, Code of Federal Regulations, as follows:
PART 9--AMERICAN VITICULTURAL AREAS
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1. The authority citation for part 9 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 27 U.S.C. 205.
Subpart C--Approved American Viticultural Areas
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2. Subpart C is amended by adding Sec. 9.___ to read as follows:
Sec. 9.___ Champlain Valley of Vermont.
(a) Name. The name of the viticultural area described in this
section is ``Champlain Valley of Vermont''. For purposes of part 4 of
this chapter, ``Champlain Valley of Vermont'' is a term of viticultural
significance.
(b) Approved maps. The six United States Geological Survey (USGS)
1:100,000 scale topographic maps used to determine the boundary of the
Champlain Valley of Vermont viticultural area are:
(1) Lake Champlain North, New York-Vermont, 1986;
(2) Mount Mansfield, Vermont, 1989;
(3) Montpelier, Vermont-New Hampshire, 1988;
(4) Lake Champlain South, New York-Vermont, 1986;
(5) Glens Falls, New York-Vermont, 1989; and
(6) Ticonderoga, New York-Vermont, 1989.
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(c) Boundary. The Champlain Valley of New York viticultural area is
located in northwestern Vermont and includes all or portions of the
following counties: Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, and
Rutland. The boundary of the viticultural area is as described as
follows:
(1) The beginning point is on the Lake Champlain North map at the
intersection of the Grand Isle County line and the United States-Canada
border. From the beginning point, proceed east along the United States-
Canada border for 23 miles, crossing onto the Mount Mansfield map, to
its intersection with State Route 108 in Franklin County; then
(2) Proceed south on State Route 108 for 1.4 miles to its
intersection with State Route 120; then
(3) Proceed west on State Route 120 for 0.6 miles to its
intersection with State Route 236; then
(4) Proceed southerly on State Route 236 for 6.2 miles to its
intersection with State Route 105; then
(5) Proceed west on State Route 105 for 13.1 miles, crossing back
onto the Lake Champlain North map, to the road's intersection with
State Route 104 near St. Albans; then
(6) Proceed south on State Route 104 for 2.5 miles to its
intersection with an unnamed road known locally as St. Albans State
Highway; then
(7) Proceed east on St. Albans State Highway for 0.1 mile to its
intersection with I-89; then
(8) Proceed south on I-89 for 7.2 miles to its intersection with
U.S. Highway 7; then
(9) Proceed south on U.S. Highway 7 for 0.5 mile to its
intersection with State Route 104A; then
(10) Proceed east on State Route 104A for 4.5 miles to intersection
with State Route 104; then
(11) Proceed southeasterly on State Route 104 for 8.8 miles,
crossing back onto the Mount Mansfield map, to its intersection with
State Route 15 west of Cambridge; then
(12) Proceed south on State Route 15 south for 10.7 miles to its
intersection with an unnamed road known locally as Browns Trace Road,
southwest of Riverside; then
(13) Proceed south on Browns Trace Road for 8.3 miles, crossing
onto the Montpelier map, to the road's intersection with an unnamed
road known locally as Huntington Road south of the Winooski River; then
(14) Proceed west on Huntington Road for 4 miles, crossing onto the
Lake Champlain South map and back onto the Montpelier map, to the
road's intersection with an unnamed road known locally as Main Road,
south of the Huntington River; then
(15) Proceed south on Main Road for 7.2 miles to its intersection
with an unnamed road known locally as Moody Road; then
(16) Proceed southeasterly on Moody Road 0.9 mile to its
intersection with an unnamed road known locally as Carse Road; then
(17) Proceed west on Carse Road for 0.3 mile to its intersection
with an unnamed road known locally as Main Road; then
(18) Proceed south on Main Road for 1.6 miles to the point where it
changes names to Gore Road; then
(19) Proceed south on Gore Road for 3.3 miles to its intersection
with State Route 17; then
(20) Proceed south, then west on State Route 17 for 6.9 miles,
crossing onto the Lake Champlain South map, to the road's intersection
with State Route 116; then
(21) Proceed south on State Route 116 for 8.7 miles, crossing onto
the Ticonderoga map, to the road's intersection with U.S. Highway 7 at
East Middlebury; then
(22) Proceed south on U.S. Highway 7 for 19.3 miles to its
intersection with an unnamed road known locally as Fern Lake Road in
Leicester; then
(23) Proceed east on Fern Lake Road for 2.3 miles to its
intersection with State Route 53; then
(24) Proceed southeasterly on State Route 53 south for 2.3 miles to
its intersection with State Route 73 at Forest Dale; then
(25) Proceed southwest on State Route 73 for 0.5 mile to its
intersection with an unnamed road known locally as McConnell Road; then
(26) Proceed south on McConnell Road for 1.5 miles to its
intersection with an unnamed road known locally as North Birch Hill
Road; then
(27) Proceed southerly on North Birch Hill Road for 0.8 mile to the
point where it becomes Birch Hill Road; then
(28) Proceed south on Birch Hill Road for 3.5 miles to the point
where it becomes Sugar Hollow Road; then
(29) Proceed south on Sugar Hollow Road for 2.5 miles to its
intersection with an unnamed road known locally as Plains Road, north
of Pittsford; then
(30) Proceed southwest on Plains Road for 0.4 mile to its
intersection with an unnamed road known locally as Pinewoods Road; then
(31) Proceed west on Pinewoods Road for 0.7 mile to its
intersection with U.S. Highway 7; then
(32) Proceed northwesterly on U.S. Highway 7 for 4.9 miles to its
intersection with an unnamed creek known locally as Jones Brook, west
of Jones Mill Pond; then
(33) Proceed southwesterly along Jones Brook for 0.65 mile to its
intersection with an unnamed road known locally as Old Brandon Road;
then
(34) Proceed northwest on Old Brandon Road for 0.8 mile to its
intersection with an unnamed road known locally as Nickerson Road; then
(35) Proceed west on Nickerson Road for 280 feet to its
intersection with an unnamed road known locally as Carver Street; then
(36) Proceed north on Carver Street for 1 mile to its intersection
with U.S. Highway 7 in Brandon; then
(37) Proceed west on U.S. Highway 7 for 0.4 mile to its
intersection with State Route 73; then
(38) Proceed west on State Route 73 for 5.9 miles to its
intersection with State Route 30; then
(39) Proceed south on State Route 30 for 20 miles to its
intersection with an unnamed road known locally as Hannon Road, north
of Poultney; then
(40) Proceed east on Hannon Road for 0.6 mile to its intersection
with an unnamed road known locally as Lewis Road; then
(41) Proceed southeast on Lewis Road for 1.4 miles to its
intersection with an unnamed road known locally as Hillside Road; then
(42) Proceed southwest on Hillside Road for 0.5 mile to the point
where it becomes Thrall Road; then
(43) Proceed south on Thrall Road for 1.3 miles, crossing onto the
Glens Falls map, to the road's intersection with State Route 30; then
(44) Proceed south on State Route 30 for 0.1 mile to its
intersection with an unnamed road known locally as Old Lake Road; then
(45) Proceed southeast on Old Lake Road for 0.3 mile to its
intersection with an unnamed road known locally as Tucker Road; then
(46) Proceed southwest on Tucker Road for 0.2 mile to its
intersection with State Route 30; then
(47) Proceed south on State Route 30 for 3.8 miles to its
intersection with an unnamed road known locally as West Lake Road, at
the southern end of Lake St. Catherine; then
(48) Proceed west, then north on West Lake Road for 1.7 miles to
its intersection with an unnamed road known locally as Bullfrog Hollow
Road; then
(49) Proceed southwest on Bullfrog Hollow Road for 0.7 mile to its
intersection with an unnamed road known locally as Hilltop Road; then
(50) Proceed west, then north, then southwest on Hilltop Road for a
total of
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1.3 miles to its intersection with State Route 31; then
(51) Proceed north on State Route 31 for 1.3 miles to its
intersection with an unnamed road known locally as New Boston Road;
then
(52) Proceed southwesterly on New Boston Road for 0.3 mile to the
New York-Vermont State line; then
(53) Proceed north along the New York-Vermont State line for
approximately 88 miles, crossing over the Ticonderoga and Lake
Champlain South maps and onto the Lake Champlain North map, returning
to the beginning point.
Signed: March 20, 2026.
Mary G. Ryan,
Administrator.
Approved: March 20, 2026.
Kenneth J. Kies,
Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy.
[FR Doc. 2026-05741 Filed 3-23-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4810-31-P
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