Notification of Proposed Production Activity; BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, Subzone 38A (Motor Vehicle Body Parts and Lithium-Ion Batteries), Spartanburg, South Carolina, 72948 [2015-29811]

Download as PDF 72948 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 225 / Monday, November 23, 2015 / Notices The Department of Commerce publishes this notice to announce the effective date of a Privacy Act System of Records notice entitled ‘‘Notice of Proposed Amendment to Privacy Act System of Records: COMMERCE/ NOAA–16, Crab Economic Data Report (EDR) for BSAI off the Coast of Alaska.’’ DATES: The system of records becomes effective on November 23, 2015. ADDRESSES: For a copy of the system of records please mail requests to: Sarah Brabson, NOAA Office of the Chief Information Officer, Room 9856, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patsy A. Bearden, NMFS Alaska Region, Suite 401, 709 West Ninth Street, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, Alaska 99802. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 9, 2015 (80 FR 61157), the Department of Commerce published a notice in the Federal Register, entitled ‘‘Notice of Proposed Amendment to Privacy Act System of Records: COMMERCE/NOAA–16, Crab Economic Data Report (EDR) for BSAI off the Coast of Alaska,’’ requesting comments on proposed amendments to the system of records. No comments were received in response to the request for comments. By this notice, the Department of Commerce is adopting the proposed changes to the system as final without changes effective November 23, 2015. SUMMARY: Dated: November 17, 2015. Michael J. Toland, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Officer, Department of Commerce. The system of records becomes effective on November 23, 2015. ADDRESSES: For a copy of the system of records please mail requests to: Sarah Brabson, NOAA Office of the Chief Information Officer, Room 9856, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Brabson, NOAA Office of the Chief Information Officer, Room 9856, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 9, 2015 (80 FR 61160), the Department of Commerce published a notice in the Federal Register, entitled ‘‘Notice of Privacy Act System of Records: COMMERCE/NOAA–11, Contact Information for Members of the Public Requesting or Providing Information Related to NOAA’s Mission,’’ requesting comments on a proposed new system of records. No comments were received in response to the request for comments. By this notice, the Department of Commerce is adopting the proposed system as final without changes effective November 23, 2015. DATES: Dated: November 17, 2015. Michael J. Toland, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Officer, Department of Commerce. [FR Doc. 2015–29831 Filed 11–20–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE [FR Doc. 2015–29830 Filed 11–20–15; 8:45 am] Foreign-Trade Zones Board BILLING CODE 3510–22–P [B–79–2015] Notification of Proposed Production Activity; BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, Subzone 38A (Motor Vehicle Body Parts and Lithium-Ion Batteries), Spartanburg, South Carolina DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE [Docket No.: 150902800–5999–02] Privacy Act of 1974, New System of Records National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of Privacy Act System of Records: COMMERCE/NOAA–11, Contact Information for Members of the Public Requesting or Providing Information Related to NOAA’s Mission. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce publishes this notice to announce the effective date of a Privacy Act System of Records notice entitled ‘‘Notice of Privacy Act System of Records: COMMERCE/NOAA–11, Contact Information for Members of the Public Requesting or Providing Information Related to NOAA’s Mission.’’ wgreen on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:25 Nov 20, 2015 Jkt 238001 BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC (BMWMC), operator of Subzone 38A, submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The notification conforming to the requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was received on October 27, 2015. BMWMC already has authority to produce passenger sedans, coupes, sport utility vehicles, and related bodies. The current request would add new finished products (stamped body parts, lithiumion batteries) and foreign-status materials and components to the scope of authority. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), additional FTZ authority would be limited to the specific foreign- PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 status materials and components and specific finished products described in the submitted notification (as described below) and subsequently authorized by the FTZ Board. Production under FTZ procedures could exempt BMWMC from customs duty payments on the foreign status materials and components used in export production. On its domestic sales, BMWMC would be able to choose the duty rates during customs entry procedures that apply to stamped body parts and lithium-ion batteries (duty rates: 2.5% and 3.4%, respectively) for the foreign status materials and components noted below and in the existing scope of authority. Customs duties also could possibly be deferred or reduced on foreign status production equipment. The materials and components sourced from abroad include: Lithiumion cell modules; polyester fleece vent pads (HTSUS Subheadings 5911.90); water heater units with sensors; trunk lid spindle drives; dynamic stability/ variable damper control devices; engine support/liquid filled mounts; TV video monitors; TV receiver modules assemblies; trunk lid noise suppression filters; night vision modules; and heads up display modules (duty rate ranges from free to 5.0%). Inputs classified within HTSUS Subheading 5911.90 will be admitted to Subzone 38A under privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41), thereby precluding inverted tariff benefits on such items. Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions shall be addressed to the FTZ Board’s Executive Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is January 4, 2016. A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Room 21013, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230–0002, and in the ‘‘Reading Room’’ section of the FTZ Board’s Web site, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz. For further information, contact Pierre Duy at Pierre.Duy@trade.gov or (202) 482–1378. Dated: November 16, 2015. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–29811 Filed 11–20–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P E:\FR\FM\23NON1.SGM 23NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 225 (Monday, November 23, 2015)]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[B-79-2015]


Notification of Proposed Production Activity; BMW Manufacturing 
Co., LLC, Subzone 38A (Motor Vehicle Body Parts and Lithium-Ion 
Batteries), Spartanburg, South Carolina

    BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC (BMWMC), operator of Subzone 38A, 
submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ 
Board for its facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The notification 
conforming to the requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 
CFR 400.22) was received on October 27, 2015.
    BMWMC already has authority to produce passenger sedans, coupes, 
sport utility vehicles, and related bodies. The current request would 
add new finished products (stamped body parts, lithium-ion batteries) 
and foreign-status materials and components to the scope of authority. 
Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), additional FTZ authority would be limited 
to the specific foreign-status materials and components and specific 
finished products described in the submitted notification (as described 
below) and subsequently authorized by the FTZ Board.
    Production under FTZ procedures could exempt BMWMC from customs 
duty payments on the foreign status materials and components used in 
export production. On its domestic sales, BMWMC would be able to choose 
the duty rates during customs entry procedures that apply to stamped 
body parts and lithium-ion batteries (duty rates: 2.5% and 3.4%, 
respectively) for the foreign status materials and components noted 
below and in the existing scope of authority. Customs duties also could 
possibly be deferred or reduced on foreign status production equipment.
    The materials and components sourced from abroad include: Lithium-
ion cell modules; polyester fleece vent pads (HTSUS Subheadings 
5911.90); water heater units with sensors; trunk lid spindle drives; 
dynamic stability/variable damper control devices; engine support/
liquid filled mounts; TV video monitors; TV receiver modules 
assemblies; trunk lid noise suppression filters; night vision modules; 
and heads up display modules (duty rate ranges from free to 5.0%). 
Inputs classified within HTSUS Subheading 5911.90 will be admitted to 
Subzone 38A under privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41), thereby 
precluding inverted tariff benefits on such items.
    Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions 
shall be addressed to the FTZ Board's Executive Secretary at the 
address below. The closing period for their receipt is January 4, 2016.
    A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection 
at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, 
Room 21013, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20230-0002, and in the ``Reading Room'' section of the 
FTZ Board's Web site, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz.
    For further information, contact Pierre Duy at Pierre.Duy@trade.gov 
or (202) 482-1378.

    Dated: November 16, 2015.
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-29811 Filed 11-20-15; 8:45 am]
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