Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 74-Baltimore, Maryland; Authorization of Production Activity; Mercedes Benz USA, LLC; (Accessorizing Passenger Motor Vehicles); Baltimore, Maryland, 45262 [2017-20810]

Download as PDF 45262 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 187 / Thursday, September 28, 2017 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–34–2017] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 74— Baltimore, Maryland; Authorization of Production Activity; Mercedes Benz USA, LLC; (Accessorizing Passenger Motor Vehicles); Baltimore, Maryland On May 8, 2017, the City of Baltimore, Maryland, grantee of FTZ 74, submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board on behalf of Mercedes Benz USA, LLC, within Site 6 of FTZ 74. 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 25240, June 1, 2017). On September 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, and further subject to a restriction that carpets of man-made fibers would be admitted to the FTZ in privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41). Dated: September 22, 2017. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–20810 Filed 9–27–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–59–2017] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 47—Boone County, Kentucky; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Valeo North America, Inc.; (Automotive Clutch and Compressor Assemblies); Winchester, Kentucky Valeo North America, Inc. (Valeo) submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facility in Winchester, Kentucky within FTZ 47. The notification conforming to the requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was received on September 19, 2017. The applicant has also submitted a separate application for FTZ designation at the Valeo facility under FTZ 47. The facility is used for the final assembly of clutch and compressor components for the automotive industry. Pursuant to 15 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:44 Sep 27, 2017 Jkt 241001 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ activity 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 Valeo from customs duty payments on the foreign-status components used in export production. On its domestic sales, for the foreignstatus materials/components noted below, Valeo would be able to choose the duty rates during customs entry procedures that apply to: Compressor assemblies for motor vehicles; and, electromagnetic clutch assemblies (duty rate ranges from free to 3.1%). Valeo would be able to avoid duty on foreignstatus components which become scrap/ waste. Customs duties also could possibly be deferred or reduced on foreign-status production equipment. The components and materials sourced from abroad include: Electromagnetic clutch assemblies; compressor bodies and housings; compressor coils; rotors; compressor armatures; compressor fittings; stainless steel bolts; stainless steel screws; and, electromagnetic shims and snap rings (duty rate ranges from free to 8.5%). Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is November 7, 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 Board’s Web site, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz. For further information, contact Elizabeth Whiteman at Elizabeth.Whiteman@trade.gov or (202) 482–0473. Dated: September 22, 2017. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–20816 Filed 9–27–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [S–151–2017] Foreign-Trade Zone 123—Denver, Colorado; Application for Subzone; Lockheed Martin Corporation, Space Systems Company, Littleton, Colorado An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board (the Board) by the City and County of Denver, Colorado, grantee of FTZ 123, requesting subzone status for the facilities of Lockheed Martin Corporation, Space Systems Company (Lockheed Martin), located in Littleton, Colorado. 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 docketed on September 25, 2017. The proposed subzone (86.35 acres) is located at 12257 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Littleton, Colorado. A notification of proposed production activity will be submitted and will be published separately for public comment. The proposed subzone would be subject to the existing activation limit of FTZ 123. In accordance with the Board’s regulations, Christopher Kemp of the FTZ Staff is designated examiner to review the application and make recommendations to the Executive Secretary. Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is November 7, 2017. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-day period to November 22, 2017. A copy of the application 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 Board’s Web site, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz. For further information, contact Christopher Kemp at Christopher.Kemp@trade.gov or (202) 482–0862. E:\FR\FM\28SEN1.SGM 28SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 187 (Thursday, September 28, 2017)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[B-34-2017]


Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 74--Baltimore, Maryland; Authorization 
of Production Activity; Mercedes Benz USA, LLC; (Accessorizing 
Passenger Motor Vehicles); Baltimore, Maryland

    On May 8, 2017, the City of Baltimore, Maryland, grantee of FTZ 74, 
submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ 
Board on behalf of Mercedes Benz USA, LLC, within Site 6 of FTZ 74.
    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 25240, June 1, 2017). On 
September 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, and further subject to a restriction that 
carpets of man-made fibers would be admitted to the FTZ in privileged 
foreign status (19 CFR 146.41).

    Dated: September 22, 2017.
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-20810 Filed 9-27-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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