Foreign-Trade Zone 121 - Albany, New York, Application for Subzone, MPM Silicones, LLC, (Silicone-Based Products and Intermediaries), Waterford, New York, 6518 [E7-2347]

Download as PDF 6518 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 28 / Monday, February 12, 2007 / Notices Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to David Rostker, OMB Desk Officer, FAX number (202) 395–7285, or David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov. Dated: February 6, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–2301 Filed 2–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign–Trade Zones Board [Docket No. 4–2007] sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Foreign–Trade Zone 121 – Albany, New York, Application for Subzone, MPM Silicones, LLC, (Silicone–Based Products and Intermediaries), Waterford, New York An application has been submitted to the Foreign–Trade Zones Board (the Board) by the Capital District Regional Planning Commission, grantee of FTZ 121, requesting special–purpose subzone status for the manufacturing and warehousing facilities of MPM Silicones, LLC, an affiliate of Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. (Momentive), located in Waterford, New York. 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 February 2, 2007. The Momentive facility (1,000 employees, 581 acres) is located at 260 Hudson River Road, in Waterford, New York. The facility is used for the manufacturing and warehousing of methyl chloride, organo functional silanes, silicone fluids, plastics additives, anti–fog coating and primers, pressure sensitive adhesives, abrasion resistant coatings, adhesive sealants, architectural coatings, urethane foam additives, encapsulants, uncured silicone rubber, liquid injection molding components, paper release coatings, personal care silicone fluids and gels, textile coatings, flurosilicones and phenylsilicones. Components and materials sourced from abroad, representing some 25–35% of all parts consumed in manufacturing, include: light oils; silicon; silicon dioxide; VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:52 Feb 09, 2007 Jkt 211001 platinum; raw trichlorosilane; methyl chloride; raw trifluropropene; methanol; isopropyl alcohol; n–butyl alcohol; monomethyl ethers; ether–phenols; ether–alcohol-phenols; aromatic additives; acyclic monocarboxylic acids; oleic, linoleic and linolenic acids; cyclic monocarboxylic acids; polycarboxylic acids; carboxylic acids; inorganic acid esters; acyclic monoamines; amine function compounds; cyclanic, cyclenic, or cycloterpenic mono- or polyamines; aromatic polyamines; other organo– inorganic compounds; heterocyclic compounds; organic surface–active agents; lubricating preparations; waxes; glues; adhesives; activated carbon; insecticides; finishing agents; compound plasticizers; antioxidizing preparations; reaction initiators; additives for cements, mortars or concrete; binders for foundry molds or cores; polyethers; epoxide resins; polyurethanes; silicones; carboxymethylcellulose; articles of plastic; gaskets, washers and other seals; articles of precious metal; and, copper– zinc base alloys (duty rates range from duty–free to 7%). The application indicates that any inputs subject to antidumping or countervailing duties, such as silicon, and inputs that fall under Chapter 32 of the HTSUS will be admitted to the subzone in privileged foreign (PF) status (19 CFR 146.41). FTZ procedures would exempt Momentive from customs duty payments on the foreign components used in export production. Some 20 percent of the plant’s shipments are exported. On its domestic sales, Momentive would be able to choose the duty rates during customs entry procedures that apply to the finished products (duty rates range from duty– free to 6.5%) for the foreign inputs noted above (except for inputs in PF status). The request indicates that the savings from FTZ procedures would help improve the plant’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 April 13, 2007. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-day period to April 30, 2007. A copy of the application and accompanying exhibits will be available PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 for public inspection at each of the following locations: U.S. Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center, 707 Westchester Ave., Suite 209, White Plains, NY 10604. Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign–Trade Zones Board, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 2814B, 1401 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20230. For further information, contact Elizabeth Whiteman at ElizabethlWhiteman@ita.doc.gov or (202) 482–0473. Dated: February 2, 2007. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–2347 Filed 2–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Written Assurances for Exports of Technical Data Under License Exception TSR Extension of a currently approved collection: Request for Comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Written comments must be submitted on or before April 13, 2007. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington DC 20230, (or via the internet at dHynek@doc.gov). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Larry Hall, BIS ICB Liaison, Department of Commerce, Room 6622, 14th & Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. DATES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION I. Abstract U.S. exporters are required to receive letters of assurance from their foreign E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1

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[FR Doc No: E7-2347]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[Docket No. 4-2007]


Foreign-Trade Zone 121 - Albany, New York, Application for 
Subzone, MPM Silicones, LLC, (Silicone-Based Products and 
Intermediaries), Waterford, New York

    An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board 
(the Board) by the Capital District Regional Planning Commission, 
grantee of FTZ 121, requesting special-purpose subzone status for the 
manufacturing and warehousing facilities of MPM Silicones, LLC, an 
affiliate of Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. (Momentive), located 
in Waterford, New York. 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 February 2, 2007.
    The Momentive facility (1,000 employees, 581 acres) is located at 
260 Hudson River Road, in Waterford, New York. The facility is used for 
the manufacturing and warehousing of methyl chloride, organo functional 
silanes, silicone fluids, plastics additives, anti-fog coating and 
primers, pressure sensitive adhesives, abrasion resistant coatings, 
adhesive sealants, architectural coatings, urethane foam additives, 
encapsulants, uncured silicone rubber, liquid injection molding 
components, paper release coatings, personal care silicone fluids and 
gels, textile coatings, flurosilicones and phenylsilicones. Components 
and materials sourced from abroad, representing some 25-35[percnt] of 
all parts consumed in manufacturing, include: light oils; silicon; 
silicon dioxide; platinum; raw trichlorosilane; methyl chloride; raw 
trifluropropene; methanol; isopropyl alcohol; n-butyl alcohol; 
monomethyl ethers; ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols; aromatic 
additives; acyclic monocarboxylic acids; oleic, linoleic and linolenic 
acids; cyclic monocarboxylic acids; polycarboxylic acids; carboxylic 
acids; inorganic acid esters; acyclic monoamines; amine function 
compounds; cyclanic, cyclenic, or cycloterpenic mono- or polyamines; 
aromatic polyamines; other organo-inorganic compounds; heterocyclic 
compounds; organic surface-active agents; lubricating preparations; 
waxes; glues; adhesives; activated carbon; insecticides; finishing 
agents; compound plasticizers; antioxidizing preparations; reaction 
initiators; additives for cements, mortars or concrete; binders for 
foundry molds or cores; polyethers; epoxide resins; polyurethanes; 
silicones; carboxymethylcellulose; articles of plastic; gaskets, 
washers and other seals; articles of precious metal; and, copper-zinc 
base alloys (duty rates range from duty-free to 7[percnt]). The 
application indicates that any inputs subject to antidumping or 
countervailing duties, such as silicon, and inputs that fall under 
Chapter 32 of the HTSUS will be admitted to the subzone in privileged 
foreign (PF) status (19 CFR 146.41).
    FTZ procedures would exempt Momentive from customs duty payments on 
the foreign components used in export production. Some 20 percent of 
the plant's shipments are exported. On its domestic sales, Momentive 
would be able to choose the duty rates during customs entry procedures 
that apply to the finished products (duty rates range from duty-free to 
6.5[percnt]) for the foreign inputs noted above (except for inputs in 
PF status). The request indicates that the savings from FTZ procedures 
would help improve the plant'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 
April 13, 2007. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted 
during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-
day period to April 30, 2007.
    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, 707 Westchester 
Ave., Suite 209, White Plains, NY 10604.
Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, U.S. 
Department of Commerce, Room 2814B, 1401 Constitution Ave. NW, 
Washington, DC 20230.
    For further information, contact Elizabeth Whiteman at Elizabeth--
Whiteman@ita.doc.gov or (202) 482-0473.

    Dated: February 2, 2007.
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. E7-2347 Filed 2-9-07; 8:45 am]
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