Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 68-El Paso, Texas; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; PGTEX USA, Inc.; (Fiber Glass Fabrics); El Paso, Texas, 27797-27798 [2017-12656]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 116 / Monday, June 19, 2017 / Notices status subject to the existing activation limit of FTZ 37, on behalf of Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., in Inwood, New York. The application was processed in accordance with the FTZ Act and Regulations, including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (82 FR 16786, April 6, 2017). The FTZ staff examiner reviewed the application and determined that it meets the criteria for approval. Pursuant to the authority delegated to the FTZ Board Executive Secretary (15 CFR Sec. 400.36(f)), the application to establish Subzone 37E was approved on May 31, 2017, subject to the FTZ Act and the Board’s regulations, including Section 400.13, and further subject to FTZ 37’s 2,000-acre activation limit. Dated: June 13, 2017. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–12653 Filed 6–16–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–13–2017] asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 7— Mayaguez, Puerto Rico; Authorization of Production Activity; Romark Global Pharma, LLC; (Pharmaceuticals); ´ Manatı, Puerto Rico On February 6, 2017, Romark Global Pharma, LLC, submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facility within Subzone 7P, ´ in Manatı, Puerto Rico. The notification was processed in accordance with the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR part 400), including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (82 FR 11895, February 27, 2017). On June 6, 2017, the applicant was notified of the FTZ Board’s decision that no further review of the activity is warranted at this time. The production activity described in the notification was authorized, subject to the FTZ Act and the FTZ Board’s regulations, including Section 400.14. Dated: June 13, 2017. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–12657 Filed 6–16–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:09 Jun 16, 2017 Jkt 241001 27797 Foreign-Trade Zones Board Dated: June 13, 2017. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [B–12–2017] [FR Doc. 2017–12659 Filed 6–16–17; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 29— Louisville, Kentucky Authorization of Production Activity; Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., (Automotive Fuel Injection Assemblies); Harrodsburg, Kentucky On February 6, 2017, The Louisville and Jefferson County Riverport Authority, grantee of FTZ 29, submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board on behalf of Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. (Hitachi), within Subzone 29F, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. The notification was processed in accordance with the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR part 400), including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (82 FR 11342, February 22, 2017). On June 5, 2017, the applicant was notified of the FTZ Board’s decision that no further review of the activity is warranted at this time. The production activity described in the notification was authorized, subject to the FTZ Act and the FTZ Board’s regulations, including Section 400.14. Dated: June 13, 2017. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–12654 Filed 6–16–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–9–2017] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 8—Toledo, OH, Authorization of Production Activity, Whirlpool Corporation (Washing Machines), Clyde and Green Springs, OH On January 27, 2017, Whirlpool Corporation submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facility within Subzone 8I, in Clyde and Green Springs, Ohio. The notification was processed in accordance with the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR part 400), including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (82 FR 9559–9560, February 7, 2017). On May 30, 2017, the applicant was notified of the FTZ Board’s decision that no further review of the activity is warranted at this time. The production activity described in the notification was authorized, subject to the FTZ Act and the FTZ Board’s regulations, including Section 400.14. PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–38–2017] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 68—El Paso, Texas; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; PGTEX USA, Inc.; (Fiber Glass Fabrics); El Paso, Texas PGTEX USA, Inc. (PGTEX) submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facility in El Paso, Texas, within FTZ 68. The notification conforming to the requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was received on May 19, 2017. The PGTEX already has authority to produce fiber glass fabrics within Site 3 of FTZ 68. The current request would add glass fiber rovings as an input to the scope of authority. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), additional FTZ authority would be limited to the specific foreignstatus material described in the submitted notification (as described below) and subsequently authorized by the FTZ Board. Production under FTZ procedures could exempt PGTEX from customs duty payments on the glass fiber rovings used in export production. The applicant indicates that the foreignsourced glass fiber rovings (HTSUS 7019.12, duty rate 4.8%) will be admitted to the FTZ in privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41), which would require payment of the original duty rate on the glass fiber rovings incorporated into a finished product on which entry from the FTZ was subsequently made. Customs duties also could possibly be deferred or reduced on foreign-status production equipment. 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 July 31, 2017. 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. E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1 27798 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 116 / Monday, June 19, 2017 / Notices For further information, contact Diane Finver at Diane.Finver@trade.gov or (202) 482–1367. Dated: June 13, 2017. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–12656 Filed 6–16–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–010–2017] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 177— Evansville, Indiana; Authorization of Production Activity; Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana, Inc.; (Automotive Vehicles and SubAssemblies Production); Princeton, Indiana On February 3, 2017, the Ports of Indiana, grantee of FTZ 177, submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board on behalf of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana, Inc., within Subzone 177B, in Princeton, Indiana. The notification was processed in accordance with the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR part 400), including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (82 FR 11342, February 22, 2017). On June 2, 2017, the applicant was notified of the FTZ Board’s decision that no further review of the activity is warranted at this time. The production activity described in the notification was authorized, subject to the FTZ Act and the FTZ Board’s regulations, including Section 400.14. Dated: June 13, 2017. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–12658 Filed 6–16–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES Notice on Procedures for Attending or Viewing Remotely the Public Hearing on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Aluminum Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Technology Evaluation, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice on procedures for attending or viewing remotely the public hearing. AGENCY: On May 9, 2017 (82 FR 21509), the Bureau of Industry and SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:09 Jun 16, 2017 Jkt 241001 Security (BIS), published the Notice of Request for Public Comments and Public Hearing on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Aluminum. The May 9 notice specified that the Secretary of Commerce initiated an investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of aluminum. This investigation has been initiated under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. (See the May 9 notice for additional details on the investigation and the request for public comments.) The May 9 notice also announced that the Department of Commerce will hold a public hearing on the investigation on June 22, 2017 in Washington, DC. Today’s notice provides additional details on the procedures for attending the hearing and for viewing the hearing, via webcast. DATES: The hearing will be held on June 22, 2017 at the U.S. Department of Commerce auditorium, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. The hearing will begin at 10:00 a.m. local time and conclude at 1:00 p.m. local time. In addition to the May 9 notice, on June 2, 2017 (82 FR 25597), BIS published the notice, Change in Comment Deadline for Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Aluminum. The June 2 notice moved the original deadline included in the May 9 notice for all written submissions up by six calendar days. Commenters now are encouraged to submit their comments by June 20, 2017, but all written submissions must be received no later than June 23, 2017 to be considered in the drafting of the final report. (See the June 2 notice for additional details on the change in comment deadline.) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brad Botwin, Director, Industrial Studies, Office of Technology Evaluation, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce (202) 482– 4060, brad.botwin@bis.doc.gov. For more information about the section 232 program, including the regulations and the text of previous investigations, see www.bis.doc.gov/232. For questions regarding the June 22nd public hearing, including registration and foreign national visitor access, please contact aluminum232@ bis.doc.gov or (202) 705–9103. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Aluminum. The May 9 notice specified that on April 26, 2017, the Secretary of Commerce (‘‘Secretary’’) initiated an investigation under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862), to determine the effects on the national security of imports of aluminum. (See the May 9 notice for additional details on the investigation and the request for public comments.) The May 9 notice also announced that the Department of Commerce will hold a public hearing on the investigation. The hearing will be held on June 22, 2017 at the U.S. Department of Commerce auditorium, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. The hearing will begin at 10:00 a.m. local time and conclude at 1:00 p.m. local time. The hearing will assist the Department in determining whether imports of aluminum threaten to impair the national security and in recommending remedies, if such a threat is found to exist. The May 9 notice included the following information: (a) Procedures for requesting participation in the hearing, including procedures for submitting comments; (b) conduct of the hearing; and (c) special accommodations for the hearing. (See the May 9 notice for additional details on these aspects of the public hearing.) In addition to the May 9 notice, on June 2, 2017 (82 FR 25597), BIS published the notice, Change in Comment Deadline for Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Aluminum. The June 2 notice moved the original deadline included in the May 9 notice for all written submissions up by six calendar days. Commenters now are encouraged to submit their comments by June 20, 2017, but all written submissions must be received by no later than June 23, 2017 to be considered in the drafting of the final report. (See the June 2 notice for additional details on the change in comment deadline.) Today’s notice provides additional details on the procedures for attending the hearing and for viewing the hearing, via webcast. Procedure for Attending the Hearing, or Viewing the Hearing Via Webcast Registration: Individuals and entities who wish to attend the public hearing in person are required to pre-register for Background the hearing on-line at www.bis.doc.gov/ 232AluminumHearing. Anyone wishing On May 9, 2017 (82 FR 21509), the to attend this public hearing must Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) register by 5:00 p.m. (EST), Tuesday, published the Notice of Request for Public Comments and Public Hearing on June 20, 2017. PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 116 (Monday, June 19, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27797-27798]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-12656]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[B-38-2017]


Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 68--El Paso, Texas; Notification of 
Proposed Production Activity; PGTEX USA, Inc.; (Fiber Glass Fabrics); 
El Paso, Texas

    PGTEX USA, Inc. (PGTEX) submitted a notification of proposed 
production activity to the FTZ Board for its facility in El Paso, 
Texas, within FTZ 68. The notification conforming to the requirements 
of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was received on May 
19, 2017.
    The PGTEX already has authority to produce fiber glass fabrics 
within Site 3 of FTZ 68. The current request would add glass fiber 
rovings as an input to the scope of authority. Pursuant to 15 CFR 
400.14(b), additional FTZ authority would be limited to the specific 
foreign-status material described in the submitted notification (as 
described below) and subsequently authorized by the FTZ Board.
    Production under FTZ procedures could exempt PGTEX from customs 
duty payments on the glass fiber rovings used in export production. The 
applicant indicates that the foreign-sourced glass fiber rovings (HTSUS 
7019.12, duty rate 4.8%) will be admitted to the FTZ in privileged 
foreign status (19 CFR 146.41), which would require payment of the 
original duty rate on the glass fiber rovings incorporated into a 
finished product on which entry from the FTZ was subsequently made. 
Customs duties also could possibly be deferred or reduced on foreign-
status production equipment.
    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 July 31, 2017.
    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.

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    For further information, contact Diane Finver at 
Diane.Finver@trade.gov or (202) 482-1367.

    Dated: June 13, 2017.
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-12656 Filed 6-16-17; 8:45 am]
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