[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 210 (Wednesday, October 30, 2002)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 66079-66083]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-27444]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

27 CFR Part 9

[Notice No. 960]
RIN: 1512-AC76


Red Hill (Oregon) Viticultural Area (2001R-88P)

AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Department of 
the Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: ATF received a petition that proposes the establishment of 
``Red Hill'' as a viticultural area within the state of Oregon. Mr. 
Wayne Hitchings, a vineyard owner in the proposed area, filed the 
petition. The proposed area consists of approximately 5,500 acres or 
8.6 square miles. Mr. Hitchings believes that ``Red Hill'' is a widely 
known name for the proposed area and that the area is well defined and 
distinguishable from other areas by its soil, elevation, climate, and 
topography.

DATES: Written comments must be received by December 30, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments to: Chief, Regulations Division, 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, P.O. Box 50221, Washington, DC 
20091-0221; (ATTN: Notice No. 960). To comment by facsimile or e-mail, 
see the ``Public Participation'' section of this notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim DeVanney, Regulations Division, 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20226; telephone 202-927-8210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background on Viticultural Areas

What Is ATF's Authority To Establish a Viticultural Area?

    As the delegate of the Secretary of the Treasury, ATF has authority 
under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act, 27 U.S.C. 205(e), to 
prescribe regulations that insure that alcohol beverages are labeled or 
marked adequately as to product identity information.
    ATF published Treasury Decision ATF-53 (43 FR 37672) on August 23, 
1978. This decision revised the regulations in 27 CFR part 4, Labeling 
and Advertising of Wine, to 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 in the 
labeling and advertising of wine.
    On October 2, 1979, ATF published Treasury Decision ATF-60 (44 FR 
56692) which added part 9, American Viticultural Areas, the listing of 
approved viticultural areas, to title 27 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations. The viticultural area names found in this listing may be 
used as appellations of origin.

What Is the Definition of an American Viticultural Area?

    Title 27 CFR 4.25a(e)(1)(i) defines a viticultural area as a 
delimited grape-growing region distinguishable by geographical 
features. Viticultural features such as soil, climate, elevation, 
topography, etc., distinguish it from surrounding areas.

What Is Required To Establish a Viticultural Area?

    Any interested person may petition ATF to establish a grape-growing 
region as a viticultural area. Under 27 CFR 9.3, the petition must 
include all of the following items.
    [sbull] Evidence that the name of the proposed viticultural area is 
locally and/or nationally known to refer to the area specified in the 
petition.
    [sbull] Historical or current evidence that the boundaries of the 
viticultural area are as specified in the petition.
    [sbull] Evidence relating to the geographical features (climate, 
soil, elevation, physical features, etc.) that distinguish the proposed 
area from surrounding areas.
    [sbull] A description of the specific boundaries of the 
viticultural area, based on features that can be found on United States 
Geological Survey (USGS) maps of the largest applicable scale.
    [sbull] A copy of the appropriate USGS map(s) with the boundaries 
prominently marked.

What Impact Will This Have on Current Wine Labels?

    If this proposed viticultural area is approved, bottlers with brand 
names similar to the name of the viticultural area must review existing 
products to assure that they are eligible to use the viticultural 
area's name as the appellation of origin (85% of the grapes used to 
make a wine must be grown within the viticultural area). If a product 
is not eligible to use the viticultural area as an appellation, the 
bottler must obtain approval of a label with a different brand name for 
that wine. (See Sec.  4.39(i))

Red Hill Petition

    ATF received a petition from Mr. Wayne Hitchings, a vineyard owner 
in the proposed area. Mr. Hitchings petitioned ATF to establish a 
viticultural area within the State of Oregon to be known as ``Red 
Hill.'' The proposed viticultural area is located entirely within the 
Umpqua Valley viticultural area near Yoncalla, Oregon, in northeastern 
Douglas County.
    The proposed area encompasses approximately 8.6 square miles or 
5,500 acres. Mr. Hitchings, the sole grower within these boundaries, 
devotes approximately 194 acres to the cultivation of wine grapes. 
Currently, no bonded wineries exist in the proposed area.
    The following chart details Red Hill's current grape varietal 
breakdown by acres.

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                        Grape varietal                          Acreage
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Pinot Noir...................................................        153
Chardonnay...................................................         18
Gewurztraminer...............................................          7
Reisling.....................................................          5
Pinot Blanc..................................................          5
Cabernet Sauvignon...........................................        2.5
Pinot Gris...................................................          2
Zinfandel....................................................          1
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What Name Evidence Has Been Provided?

    Two prominent families of historic importance, the Scotts and the 
Applegates, established Red Hill in the mid-19th century. Together, 
they settled the valleys at the foot of this prominent, elongated hill 
located two miles southeast of Yoncalla, Oregon. According to the 
petitioner, the name ``Red Hill'' derives from the color of the soil 
exclusive to this area.
    By 1847, both the Applegates and the Scotts had land claims nearby. 
By 1850, with Congress passing the Donation Land Law and the large 
influx of settlers, quality agricultural lands were receiving patents 
or new filings. With such rapid settlement, pioneers took much of the 
quality land, including the Red Hill settlements, by the time of 
statehood in 1859.
    By 1879, a school district was established in the Red Hill area, 
and a schoolhouse was constructed on Red Hill Road. The school's 
location can be found on a copy of the USGS map of Drain, Oregon, which 
is printed on a scale of 1:62,500 and dated 1956. The petitioner 
provided this map, which also shows the school on Red Hill Road as 
``abandoned.'' This school district operated until 1943, when it merged 
with the Pleasant Valley District. The name ``Red Hill'' also 
identifies Red Hill

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Road, which appears as a ``light duty'' road running through sections 
34, 35, and 26 of this map.
    A copy of a page taken from ``Douglas County Schools, A History 
Outline'' by Larry Moulton, October 2000, includes directions to the 
old school site, which is referred to as ``Red Hill (10),'' 
and a hand-drawn map showing ``Red Hill Road'' and ``Red Hill School 
Site.'' In addition, the petitioner provided photographs of various Red 
Hill signs including a Douglas County road sign, an exit sign from 
Interstate 5 (exit number 150), and a directional road sign to Red 
Hill.
    In 1969, 7.5 acres of varietal grape vineyards were first planted 
on a slope that offered southern exposure on Red Hill. Another 
landowner planted 4 acres of wine grapes in 1970. The present total 
vineyard area is approximately 194 acres, and other plantings are 
currently taking place.
    The petitioner furnished a variety of documents that use the name 
``Red Hill'' in various capacities. One example is a copy of a Charles 
Metsker map drawn in 1932 that identifies sections 24 and 25 as ``Red 
Hill.'' The designation ``Red Hill School District 10'' also appears in 
section 26 of this map.
    The petitioner states that the name ``Red Hill'' can also be found 
at a USGS Internet site that has a database for geographical names. The 
database can be found at http://mapping.usgs.gov/www/gnis/. This 
database, known as Geographic Names Information System, is the United 
States' official repository of domestic geographic names information. 
It contains information on over a million geographic features of 
physical and cultural importance in the United States. This database 
uses Federally recognized name references to find a feature's location 
by State, county, and geographic coordinates. The name ``Red Hill'' 
with reference to the proposed area is found in several locations in 
this database.

What Evidence Relating to Geographical Features Has Been Provided?

    Red Hill's geology is part of the Umpqua Formation. It is formed of 
tholeitic, olivine-bearing basalts similar in composition to the 
volcanic rocks that are presently on the Pacific Ocean floor. This 
area, formed during the Eocene Epoch, folded into a complex of 
synclines and anticlines, with deep, high-iron-content basalt being the 
underlying structure. The hill has numerous rising domes that present 
an undulating appearance.
Soil
    According to the petitioner, all soils of the proposed Red Hill 
viticultural area are similar in structure. The petitioner included a 
soils map with a legend, which is color-coded for various soil types. 
The Jory series is predominant, as illustrated by the color-coded soils 
map, and is the deepest soil type. These soils form a uniform reservoir 
of both texture and depth across Red Hill.
    Appearing less often, and mixed within the Jory series, are the 
Nekia, Philomath, and Dixonville series. These, like the Jory, are 
formed in residuum (residual soil material) from weathered basalt and 
possess similar soil color and drainage characteristics. The noticeable 
difference is found in the depth of soils. The Jory series is 5 to 15 
feet deep, while the other series have depths of 3 to 8 feet. These 
deep, well-drained soils change in structure and depth below the 800-
foot contour line delineating Red Hill on the western and southern 
flanks, with sedimentary rocks being the base.
    A typical Jory pedon, the smallest volume of what can be called a 
soil, can be found at 1,900 feet north and 1,900 feet west of the 
southeast corner of section 34, Township 23 South, Range 5 West. The 
petitioner included a soil analysis of this pedon, which segregated 
into six sections to a depth of 60 inches. The first two sections (0 to 
8 inches and 8 to 16 inches) are ``moderately acid'' silty clay loam of 
a reddish brown color. The third through sixth sections (16 to 24 
inches, 24 to 33 inches, 33 to 48 inches, and 48 to 60 inches, 
respectively) are all ``strongly acid,'' with the third section a dark 
reddish brown in color and the fourth through sixth sections dark red. 
Bedrock is found at 60 inches or deeper.
    Mr. Jerry Maul, a former Douglas County extension agent, writes in 
a letter dated March 2, 2001, about the appellation status of the Red 
Hill region of Douglas County. He states that Jory soils found in other 
regions of the State are accepted as the ``premier soil[s]'' in the 
production of wine grapes. To some extent, these soils can be found at 
Dundee Hills, Oregon, and in the foothills west of Corvalis, Oregon.
    The petitioner also submitted a letter from Mr. Walt Barton, an 
engineering technician for the Douglas Soil and Water Conservation 
District. Mr. Barton states in his letter, ``This soil [Jory Series] in 
Douglas County is unique to the Red Hill District. * * * In contrast, 
the soils in the surrounding area are shallow or poorly drained and are 
formed from sedimentary rock.'' He also states that the Jory series is 
deep, well drained, and derived from bedrock.
Climate
    As stated by the petitioner, elevations of the proposed 
viticultural area are above 800 feet, with most of the land below 1,200 
feet. These elevations have a significant effect on growing conditions 
and allow grapes to mature at a slower rate. This effect produces small 
cluster grapes of ``high acid'' and intense flavors.
    According to the petitioner, the Red Hill climate is one of a large 
number of different microclimates within a relatively short distance. 
The climate changes are mainly caused by associated landforms and 
differences in altitude. Within the elevations of Red Hill, the 
landforms also provide for cold air drainage. This keeps the vineyards 
in the proposed viticultural area frost-free, while the nearby 
vineyards on the valley floors are frequently frozen.
    In general, the regional climate is largely affected by the coastal 
weather systems 50 miles to the west. These storm systems are bounded 
by the Callahans, a group of mountains running north and south in the 
Coastal Range. The Callahans allow adequate winter precipitation, while 
combating the cold, continental weather. The result is a moderate 
winter climate. During the summers, numerous ``Pacific highs'' replace 
the winter storm patterns. Dry, warm summers throughout the region 
result. These climate changes typically occur during May and November.
    According to the petitioner, the microclimate is apparent at Red 
Hill in other ways. Fog occurs occasionally in both the winter and the 
summer. This condition can be extreme. Frequently, the valley floors of 
the surrounding area are completely fogged in, while Red Hill 
experiences full sun (above 900 feet). This condition is often 
reversed, with Red Hill being totally fogged in while visibility at the 
valley floors is unlimited.
    The petitioner states that the temperatures throughout the Umpqua 
Valley viticultural area differ greatly, creating numerous 
microclimates. In the Red Hill area, daytime growing temperatures are 
moderated by both elevation and surrounding terrain, in comparison to 
lower elevations that experience daytime temperatures occasionally as 
high as 105 [deg]F. Red Hill's average daytime temperature during the 
growing season is 75 [deg]F. Temperature recordings at Oakland, 
Sutherlin, and Roseburg can differ from Red Hill by as much as 11 
[deg]F during the day. Nighttime temperatures are typically 7 degrees 
lower than those in

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surrounding areas during the summer months.
    In one of the letters referenced previously, Mr. Jerry Maul states 
that ``Bloom and ripening dates may be 12 days later than the rest of 
the Umpqua [Valley] Appellation and 4 to 7 days ahead of comparable 
varieties in the Willamette Appellation. Annual precipitation at Red 
Hill is usually 10 inches less than the Willamette Appellation.''
    The petitioner provided temperature data based on monthly averages 
during the annual growing period of April through October. The data 
were collected at Red Hill and at the Roseburg Regional Airport in 
1998, 1999, and 2000. The airport site is approximately 20 miles south 
of Red Hill. During this 3-year period, the average high temperatures 
were, as expressed in Fahrenheit degrees, 74.5 for Roseburg and 72.3 
for Red Hill; the average low temperatures were 50 for Roseburg and 
46.4 for Red Hill.
Precipitation
    The petitioner submitted precipitation data from six locations. One 
site is found on Red Hill Road, and the other five are located at lower 
elevations outside the proposed area.
    The petitioner states that total rainfall in the proposed 
viticultural area averages 51 inches per year at the 1,000-foot 
elevation. The valley floor below, which is at a 600-foot elevation, 
receives approximately 40 inches of rain per year. The petitioner 
submitted rainfall statistics for the proposed area, as well as for 
locations outside its boundaries. Mean average annual rainfall is shown 
by location in the following chart. Latitude and longitude coordinates 
and elevations are included.

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                                                                 Mean
                                                               average
        Location name           Elevation      Longitude/       annual
                                  (Feet)        latitude       rainfall
                                                               (inches)
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Red Hill Road................        1,030  123.16[deg] W.         51.53
                                             43.31[deg] N..
Oakland, Oregon..............          430  123.18[deg] W.         40.86
                                             43.25[deg] N..
Drain, Oregon................          290  123.19[deg] W.         45.70
                                             43.40[deg] N..
Sutherlin....................          600  123.14[deg] W.         41.81
                                             43.25[deg] N..
KQEN, Roseburg...............          420  123.22[deg] W.         32.44
                                             43.13[deg] N..
Winchester...................          460  123.22[deg] W.         34.29
                                             43.17[deg] N..
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What Boundary Evidence Has Been Provided?

    According to the petitioner, the boundaries of the proposed 
viticultural area are located in the northeastern portion of Douglas 
County in the State of Oregon. The proposed area is entirely within the 
Umpqua Valley viticultural area.
    Red Hill parallels the east side of the Interstate 5 corridor for 
approximately 8.5 miles. The hill is readily seen as a dominant 
geological structure at ``Exit Number 150, Red Hill.'' The hill itself 
runs in a north-south direction, with most of the slope facing 
westward. The hill has numerous rising domes that give it an undulating 
appearance.
    The petitioner selected the Red Hill proposed viticultural 
boundaries based on the preferred vineyard slope, which faces 
southwest. The prescribed minimum elevation is the 800-foot contour 
line and the average maximum elevation is 1,200 feet. The petitioner 
contends that this is the likely altitude limitation for quality grape 
production at this latitude.
    Another factor in establishing boundaries is soil composition. 
According to the petitioner, the dominant soils found within the 
proposed boundaries are mostly deep and well drained down to a 15-foot 
depth. These soils are volcanic in origin and are formed in residuum. 
Jory soils are exclusive within the proposed boundaries, except at 
higher, adjacent elevations where climate conditions are not suitable 
for grape growing.
    The boundaries of the proposed Red Hill viticultural area are more 
particularly discussed in Sec.  9.175(c) of the regulations, as 
identified at the end of this notice.

Regulatory Analyses and Notices

Is This a Significant Regulatory Action as Defined in Executive Order 
12866?

    This regulation is not a significant regulatory action as defined 
in Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, this proposed rule is not 
subject to the analysis required by Executive Order 12866.

How Does the Regulatory Flexibility Act Apply to This Proposed Rule?

    The proposed regulations will not have significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities. The establishment of a 
viticultural area is neither an endorsement nor an approval by ATF of 
the quality of wine produced in the area. Rather, it is an 
identification of an area distinct from surrounding areas. ATF believes 
that the establishment of viticultural areas allows wineries to 
describe the origin of their wines more accurately 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 a 
proprietor's own efforts and consumer acceptance of wines from that 
area. No new requirements are proposed. Accordingly, a regulatory 
flexibility analysis is not required.

Does the Paperwork Reduction Act Apply to This Proposed Rule?

    The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507(j)) and its 
implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, do not apply to this 
proposed rule because no requirement to collect information is 
proposed.

Public Participation

Who May Comment on This Notice?

    ATF requests comments from all interested persons. Specifically, 
ATF requests comments on the potential for name confusion between the 
proposed Red Hills (plural) viticultural area in Lake County, 
California, and the proposed Red Hill (singular) viticultural area in 
Oregon. To resolve this problem, ATF is considering using the names 
``Red Hills--California'' and ``Red Hill--Oregon'' for these respective 
viticultural areas. In both cases the State name would appear in direct 
conjunction with the viticultural area name. Comments on the proposed 
names and suggestions for other names are encouraged and will be given 
consideration.
    Comments received on or before the closing date will be carefully 
considered. Comments received after that date will be given the same 
consideration if it is practical to do so. However, assurance of 
consideration can only be given to comments received on or before the 
closing date.

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How May I Review Comments?

    Copies of this petition, the proposed regulations, the appropriate 
maps, and any written comments received may be viewed by appointment at 
the ATF Reference Library, Room 6480, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20226. The library telephone number is 202-927-7890. You 
may request copies of comments (at 20 cents per page) by writing to the 
ATF librarian at the address shown above.
    For the convenience of the public, ATF will post comments received 
in response to this notice on the ATF Web site. All comments posted on 
our Web site will show the name of the commenter. Street addresses, 
telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses will be removed. We may also 
omit voluminous attachments or material that we do not consider 
suitable for posting. In all cases, the full comment will be available 
in the library as noted above. To access online copies of the comments 
on this rulemaking, visit http://www.atf.treas.gov/ and select 
``Regulations,'' then ``Notices of proposed rulemaking (Alcohol).'' 
Next, select ``View Comments'' under this notice number.

Will ATF Keep My Comments Confidential?

    ATF will not recognize any comment as confidential. All comments 
and materials will be disclosed to the public. If you consider your 
material to be confidential or inappropriate for disclosure to the 
public, you should not include it in the comments. We will also 
disclose the name of any person who submits a comment.

Will a Public Hearing Be Held?

    During the comment period, any person may request an opportunity to 
present oral testimony at a public hearing. However, the Director 
reserves the right to determine, in light of all circumstances, whether 
a public hearing will be held.

How Do I Send Facsimile Comments?

    You may submit comments by facsimile transmission to 202-927-8525. 
Facsimile comments must:
    [sbull] Be legible;
    [sbull] Reference this notice number;
    [sbull] Be on paper 8\1/2\ by 11 inches in size;
    [sbull] Contain a legible, written signature; and
    [sbull] Be five pages or less.
    This length limitation is necessary to assure the public reasonable 
electronic access to our equipment. We will not accept faxed comments 
in excess of five pages. We will not acknowledge receipt of facsimile 
transmissions. We will treat facsimile transmissions as originals.

How Do I Send Electronic Mail (E-mail) Comments?

    You may submit comments by e-mail by sending the comments to: 
[email protected]. You must follow these instructions. E-mail 
comments must:
    [sbull] Contain your name, mailing address, and e-mail address;
    [sbull] Reference this notice number;
    [sbull] Be legible when printed on 8\1/2\ x 11-inch paper.
    We will not acknowledge receipt of e-mail. We will treat comments 
submitted by e-mail as originals.

How Do I Send Comments to the ATF Internet Web Site?

    You may also submit comments using the comment form provided with 
the online copy of the proposed rule on the ATF Internet Web site at 
http://www.atf.treas.gov.

Drafting Information

    The principal author of this document is Tim DeVanney, Regulations 
Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

List of Subjects in 27 CFR Part 9

    Wine.

Authority and Issuance

    Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 9, American 
Viticultural Areas, is proposed to be amended as follows:

PART 9--AMERICAN VITICULTURAL AREAS

    1. The authority citation for part 9 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 27 U.S.C. 205.

    2. Subpart C is amended by adding Sec.  9.175 to read as follows:

Subpart C--Approved American Viticultural Areas

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Sec.  9.175  Red Hill.

    (a) Name. The name of the viticultural area described in this 
section is ``Red Hill''.
    (b) Approved Maps. The appropriate maps for determining the 
boundaries of the Red Hill viticultural area are three United States 
Geological Survey topographic maps, with a scale of 1:24,000. They are:
    (1) Sutherlin, Oreg. (Provisional Edition 1988);
    (2) Scotts Valley, Oreg. (Provisional Edition 1987); and
    (3) Yoncalla, Oreg. (Provisional Edition 1987).
    (c) Boundaries. The Red Hill viticultural area is located in the 
State of Oregon in the northeastern section of Douglas County and is 
entirely encompassed by the Umpqua Valley viticultural area. Its 
boundaries are defined as follows:
    (1) The point of beginning, shown on the Yoncalla, Oregon, map, is 
defined as the intersection of township line T23 South/T24 South with 
the north-south running pipeline at the south end of section 35. From 
this point, the boundary line follows the pipeline northeast through 
sections 35 and 26, to the Scotts Valley, Oregon, map;
    (2) On the Scotts Valley map, the boundary follows the pipeline 
northeasterly through sections 26, 23, 24, 13, and 12 approximately 3.7 
miles until the pipeline intersects with the 800-foot contour line in 
section 1. From this point, the 800-foot contour line is the boundary, 
and it bears sharply west, then north, then southeast. It crosses the 
pipeline and continues through section 1, next crossing the Range 5 
West/Range 4 West line into section 6. It continues southeast, then 
northeast, and then northwest until it intersects with a power line and 
then the pipeline. The line continues northwest to the intersection 
with the Range 5 West/Range 4 West line, then bears southwest 
approximately 2.2 miles to section 14, through sections 1, 12, 11, 43, 
11, and 14 onto the Yoncalla, Oregon, map;
    (3) On the Yoncalla map, the boundary continues through section 14 
and crosses an unimproved road in section 44, then through section 14 
into section 23. It next crosses Wilson Creek in section 23 and 
continues southwesterly through sections 23, 22, 46, 22, and 27, back 
into 22 and through 27 into 34. In 34, it intersects with an improved 
road and continues west into section 33, crosses a four-wheel-drive 
trail twice and an unimproved road. It continues southwest through 
sections 33 and 32, then back through section 33 and across a four-
wheel-drive trail to the intersection of sections 32, 33, 4, and 5. The 
800-foot contour line continues first southwest, then generally 
southeast through section 5. Continuing northeast, then generally 
southeast, then southwest through section 4, the boundary crosses 
improved roads in three places and two unimproved roads. It then 
travels generally southwest through section 4, crossing an improved 
road and two unimproved roads, then continues generally south through 
sections 5, 8, and 9, and onto the Sutherlin, Oregon, map;
    (4) On the Sutherlin map, the boundary continues southwest through 
section 8, then generally southeast into

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section 9. It crosses in and out of sections 9 and 16 multiple times in 
a generally easterly direction into section 10. The boundary, the 800-
foot contour line, then alternates directions southeast and northeast 
through section 10 and back to the Yoncalla, Oregon, map.
    (5) On the Yoncalla map, the boundary continues in a generally 
northern direction through sections 10 and 3 to the intersection of 
Pollock Creek and township line T23 South/T24 South. From this point, 
the boundary continues directly east to intersect with the beginning 
point.

    Signed: October 11, 2002.
Bradley A. Buckles,
Director.
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