Foreign-Trade Zone 84 - Houston, TX, Application for Subzone Status, Academy Sports and Outdoors, (Apparel, Footwear, and Sporting Goods), 35612-35613 [E6-9823]

Download as PDF jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 35612 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 119 / Wednesday, June 21, 2006 / Notices Jersey area, within the Newark/New York Customs port of entry. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign–Trade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a– 81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR part 400). It was formally filed on June 14, 2006. FTZ 49 was approved on April 6, 1979 (Board Order 146, 44 FR 22502, 4/ 16/79) and expanded as follows: on May 26, 1983 (Board Order 211, 48 FR 24958, 6/3/83); on October 23, 1987 (Board Order 365, 52 FR 41599, 10/29/87); on April 19, 1990 (Board Order 470, 55 FR 17478, 4/25/90); on December 15, 1999 (Board Order 1067, 64 FR 72642, 12/28/ 99); and, on April 14, 2006 (Board Order 1446, 71 FR 23895, 4/25/06). The general–purpose zone project currently consists of six sites: Site 1 (2,077 acres) -- Port Newark/Elizabeth Port Authority Marine Terminal; Site 2 (64 acres) -- Global Terminal and Container Services and adjacent Jersey Distribution Services facility in Jersey City and Bayonne; Site 3 (124 acres) -Port Authority Industrial Park, adjacent to the Port Newark/Elizabeth Port Authority Marine terminal; Site 4 (198 acres) -- Port Authority Auto Marine Terminal and adjacent Greenville Industrial Park in Bayonne and Jersey City; Site 5 (40 acres) -- the jet fuel storage and distribution system at Newark International Airport in Newark and Elizabeth; and, Site 6 (407 acres) -within the 441–acre South Kearny Industrial Park located 100 Central Avenue in Kearny (Hudson County). The applicant is now requesting authority to expand the general–purpose zone to include four additional sites in Middlesex and Union Counties: Proposed Site 7 (114 acres) -- I–Port 12 industrial park located at exit 12 of the New Jersey Turnpike in Carteret (listed as Site ‘‘A’’ in the application); Proposed Site 8 (176 acres) -- within the 183–acre I–Port 440 industrial park, located east of State Street and north of the Outer Bridge Crossing in Perth Amboy (listed as Site ‘‘B’’ in the application); Proposed Site 9 (317 acres) -- Port Reading Business Park located on Port Reading Avenue in Woodbridge (listed as Site ‘‘C’’ in the application); and,Proposed Site 10 (73 acres) -- Port Elizabeth Business Park located at 10 North Avenue East in Elizabeth (listed as Site ‘‘D’’ in the application). The proposed sites are owned by Titan–PDC Carteret Urban Renewal, LLC (Site 7); P/ A PDC Perth Amboy LLC (Site 8); and, ProLogis (Sites 9 and 10). The sites are either vacant or partially developed and will be used for warehousing and distribution activities. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:26 Jun 20, 2006 Jkt 208001 No specific manufacturing requests are being made at this time. Such requests would be made to the Board on a case–by-case basis. In accordance with the Board’s regulations, a member of the FTZ staff has been designated examiner to investigate the application and report to the Board. Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions (original and 3 copies) shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary at the address listed below. The closing period for their receipt is August 21, 2006. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15–day period (to September 5, 2006). A copy of the application and accompanying exhibits will be available for public inspection at each of the following locations: U.S. Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center, 744 Broad Street, Suite 1505, Newark, NJ 07102; and, Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign–Trade Zones Board, Room 1115, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. Dated: June 14, 2006. Pierre V. Duy, Acting Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–9822 Filed 6–20–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign–Trade Zones Board [Docket 22–2006] Foreign–Trade Zone 84 - Houston, TX, Application for Subzone Status, Academy Sports and Outdoors, (Apparel, Footwear, and Sporting Goods) An application has been submitted to the Foreign–Trade Zones Board (the Board) by the Port of Houston Authority, grantee of FTZ 84, requesting special–purpose subzone status for the warehousing and distribution facilities (apparel, footwear, and sporting goods) of Academy Sports and Outdoors (Academy), located in Katy and Brookshire, Texas. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign–Trade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR part 400). It was formally filed on June 13, 2006. The proposed subzone would include Academy’s warehousing facilities at two sites near Houston, Texas: Site 1 - (5 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 parcels) Mason Road Distribution Center (warehouse/94 acres/1,471,000 sq.ft. under roof/300 employees) - 1800 N. Mason Road, Katy (Harris County), Texas, about 15 miles west of Houston; and Site 2 - (2 parcels) West Distribution Center (future warehouse/165 acres) situated on FM 362 North near FM 359, Brookshire (Waller County), Texas, about eight miles west of Site 1. The facilities are used for warehousing and distribution of foreign–origin and domestic sporting goods, outdoor recreational equipment, apparel, and footwear for the U.S. market. FTZ procedures would be utilized to support Academy’s distribution activity. Finished products to be admitted to the proposed subzone for distribution would include: camping gear, fishing gear, bicycles, games machines, sleds, travel/sports bags (not of cotton; Other - Textile Quota Category 870, will be admitted under privileged foreign (PF) status), men’s/boys’ and women’s/girls’ apparel, furniture, appliances, footwear, knives, pumps, hunting rifles, tools, sporting goods, and garden equipment. All quota–class textile and apparel products classified under Textile Import Quota categories shall be admitted to the proposed subzone under privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41). FTZ procedures would exempt Academy from Customs duty payments on foreign products that are re– exported. On domestic sales, the company would be able to defer payments until merchandise is shipped from the facility and entered for U.S. consumption. Academy also plans to realize logistical benefits through the use of weekly entry procedures. The application indicates that all of the above–cited savings from FTZ procedures would help improve the facility’s international competitiveness. In accordance with the Board’s regulations, a member of the FTZ Staff has been designated examiner to investigate the application and report to the Board. Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions (original and 3 copies) shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is August 21, 2006. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15–day period to September 5, 2006. A copy of the application and accompanying exhibits will be available for public inspection at each of the following locations: U.S. Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center, 15600 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 530, E:\FR\FM\21JNN1.SGM 21JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 119 / Wednesday, June 21, 2006 / Notices Houston, TX 77032; and, Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign–Trade Zones Board, Room 1115, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, District of Columbia 20230–0002; Tel: (202) 482–2862. Dated: June 13, 2006. Pierre V. Duy, Acting Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–9823 Filed 6–20–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration [A–570–504] Petroleum Wax Candles From the People’s Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the 2004–2005 Administrative Review Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce. SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce (‘‘the Department’’) is currently conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on petroleum wax candles from the People’s Republic of China (‘‘PRC’’) covering the period August 1, 2004, through July 31, 2005. This review covers imports of subject merchandise from one manufacturer/exporter: Qingdao Youngson Industrial Co., Ltd. (‘‘Youngson’’). We preliminarily find that adverse facts available (‘‘AFA’’) are appropriate for Youngson. If these preliminary results are adopted in our final results of review, we will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (‘‘CBP’’) to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries in accordance with these results. We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary review results and will issue the final review results no later than 120 days from the date of publication of this notice. DATES: Effective Date: June 21, 2006. AGENCY: Alex Villanueva or Cindy Lai Robinson, AD/ CVD Operations, Office 9, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–3208 or 202 482– 3797, respectively. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Case History On August 28, 1986, the Department published in the Federal Register the VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:26 Jun 20, 2006 Jkt 208001 antidumping duty order on petroleum wax candles from the PRC. See Antidumping Duty Order: Petroleum Wax Candles From the People’s Republic of China, 51 FR 30686 (August 28, 1986) (‘‘Candles Order’’). On September 28, 2005, in response to Youngson’s request and in accordance with section 751(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the ‘‘Act’’), and section 351.213(b) of the Department’s regulations, the Department initiated the 2004–2005 administrative review of petroleum wax candles from the PRC on one company. See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews and Request for Revocation in Part, 70 FR 56631 (September 28, 2005). On October 19, 2005, the Department issued an antidumping duty questionnaire to Youngson. On November 23, 2005, Youngson submitted its Section A response to the Department’s antidumping duty questionnaire.1 On December 9, 2005, Youngson submitted its Sections C and D questionnaire response. On December 23, 2005, the Department issued its first Section A supplemental questionnaire to Youngson, and on January 17, 2006, Youngson submitted its response. On January 24, 2006, the Department issued its first Sections C&D supplemental questionnaire to Youngson, and on February 21, 2006, Youngson submitted its response. On February 21, 2006, the Department issued a second Section A supplemental questionnaire, and on March 20, 2006, Youngson submitted its response. On March 9, 2006, the Department issued a second Sections C&D supplemental questionnaire to Youngson. On March 20, 2006, Youngson requested a two-week extension to respond to the Department’s March 9, 2006, supplemental questionnaire; the Department granted a one-week extension until March 30, 2006. On March 24, 2006, the Department issued its third Sections A, C, and D supplemental questionnaires to Youngson. Youngson did not submit any responses to the Department’s second Sections C&D supplemental questionnaires. Additionally, Youngson did not submit responses to the Department’s third Sections A, C, and D supplemental questionnaires. On January 4, 2006, the Department issued an importer questionnaire to Youngson’s importer. The Department 1 Section A (Organization, Accounti8ng Practices, Markets and Merchandise), C (Sales to the United States), D (Factors of Production), E (Cost of Further Manufacturing Performed in the United States) and Sales and Factors of Production Reconciliations. PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35613 received the importer’s response on February 9, 2006. On February 1, 2006, the National Candle Association (‘‘NCA’’), the Petitioner, submitted its comments on Youngson’s Sections A (original and supplemental), C, and D responses. On March 14, 2006, the Petitioner submitted its second set of comments on Youngson’s original and supplemental Section D responses. On March 29, 2006, the Petitioner submitted its third set of comments on Youngson’s responses. On February 24, 2006, the Department provided all interested parties the opportunity to submit information pertinent to selecting a surrogate country and valuing factors of production (‘‘FOP’’) for this administrative review. On March 16, 2006, Youngson requested, and the Department granted, a six-week extension of time to file its surrogate values submission. The deadline for submitting surrogate values information was extended until May 1, 2006. On March 20, 2006, the Department issued a surrogate country memorandum to all interested parties. See Memorandum to the File ‘‘Antidumping Duty Administrative Review of Petroleum Wax Candles from the People’s Republic of China: Selection of a Surrogate Country’’ dated March 20, 2006, from Cindy Lai Robinson through Alex Villanueva, Program Manager, Office 9, Import Administration and James C. Doyle, Director, Office 9, Import Administration. On March 30, 2006, the Department extended the time limit for the preliminary results of this administrative review from May 3, 2006, to June 19, 2006. See Petroleum Wax Candles from the People’s Republic of China: Extension of Time Limit for Preliminary Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 71 FR 16120 (March 30, 2006). On March 30, 2006, Youngson advised the Department by telephone that it would not submit responses to the Department’s letters dated March 9 and 24, 2006. Furthermore, Youngson stated that it was withdrawing from the instant proceeding. See Memorandum to the File from Cindy Robinson, Case Analyst, 7th Administrative Review of the Antidumping Duty Order on Petroleum Wax Candles from the People’s Republic of China: Regarding Telephone Call with Counsel to Qingdao Youngson Industrial Co., Ltd. (‘‘Youngson’’,) dated March 30, 2006. On March 31, 2006, Youngson filed a letter withdrawing its request for an administrative review. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 119 (Wednesday, June 21, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35612-35613]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-9823]


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 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[Docket 22-2006]


Foreign-Trade Zone 84 - Houston, TX, Application for Subzone 
Status, Academy Sports and Outdoors, (Apparel, Footwear, and Sporting 
Goods)

    An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board 
(the Board) by the Port of Houston Authority, grantee of FTZ 84, 
requesting special-purpose subzone status for the warehousing and 
distribution facilities (apparel, footwear, and sporting goods) of 
Academy Sports and Outdoors (Academy), located in Katy and Brookshire, 
Texas. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the 
Foreign-Trade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u), and the 
regulations of the Board (15 CFR part 400). It was formally filed on 
June 13, 2006.
    The proposed subzone would include Academy's warehousing facilities 
at two sites near Houston, Texas: Site 1 - (5 parcels) Mason Road 
Distribution Center (warehouse/94 acres/1,471,000 sq.ft. under roof/300 
employees) - 1800 N. Mason Road, Katy (Harris County), Texas, about 15 
miles west of Houston; and Site 2 - (2 parcels) West Distribution 
Center (future warehouse/165 acres) situated on FM 362 North near FM 
359, Brookshire (Waller County), Texas, about eight miles west of Site 
1. The facilities are used for warehousing and distribution of foreign-
origin and domestic sporting goods, outdoor recreational equipment, 
apparel, and footwear for the U.S. market. FTZ procedures would be 
utilized to support Academy's distribution activity. Finished products 
to be admitted to the proposed subzone for distribution would include: 
camping gear, fishing gear, bicycles, games machines, sleds, travel/
sports bags (not of cotton; Other - Textile Quota Category 870, will be 
admitted under privileged foreign (PF) status), men's/boys' and 
women's/girls' apparel, furniture, appliances, footwear, knives, pumps, 
hunting rifles, tools, sporting goods, and garden equipment. All quota-
class textile and apparel products classified under Textile Import 
Quota categories shall be admitted to the proposed subzone under 
privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41).
    FTZ procedures would exempt Academy from Customs duty payments on 
foreign products that are re-exported. On domestic sales, the company 
would be able to defer payments until merchandise is shipped from the 
facility and entered for U.S. consumption. Academy also plans to 
realize logistical benefits through the use of weekly entry procedures. 
The application indicates that all of the above-cited savings from FTZ 
procedures would help improve the facility's international 
competitiveness.
    In accordance with the Board's regulations, a member of the FTZ 
Staff has been designated examiner to investigate the application and 
report to the Board.
    Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions 
(original and 3 copies) shall be addressed to the Board's Executive 
Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is 
August 21, 2006. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted 
during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-
day period to September 5, 2006.
    A copy of the application and accompanying exhibits will be 
available for public inspection at each of the following locations: 
U.S. Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center, 15600 John F. 
Kennedy Blvd., Suite 530,

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Houston, TX 77032; and, Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-
Trade Zones Board, Room 1115, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, District of Columbia 20230-0002; 
Tel: (202) 482-2862.

    Dated: June 13, 2006.
Pierre V. Duy,
Acting Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-9823 Filed 6-20-06; 8:45 am]
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