Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 201-Holyoke, Massachusetts; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; ProAmpac Holdings, Inc. (Flexible Packaging Applications); Westfield, Massachusetts, 47166 [2020-16890]

Download as PDF 47166 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 150 / Tuesday, August 4, 2020 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board Foreign-Trade Zones Board [Order No. 2104] [B–48–2020] Restricted Approval for Production Authority/Foreign-Trade Zone 12/Black & Decker (U.S.), Inc. (Lithium Ion Battery Assembly for Cordless Power Tools)/Mission, Texas Pursuant to its authority under the ForeignTrade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a–81u), the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order: jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Whereas, the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Act provides for ‘‘. . . the establishment . . . of foreign-trade zones in ports of entry of the United States, to expedite and encourage foreign commerce, and for other purposes,’’ and authorizes the ForeignTrade Zones Board to grant to qualified corporations the privilege of establishing foreign-trade zones in or adjacent to U.S. Customs and Border Protection ports of entry; Whereas, the McAllen Foreign Trade Zone Inc., grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone 12, has requested production authority on behalf of Black & Decker (U.S.), Inc. (Black & Decker), within FTZ 12 in Mission, Texas, (B–68–2019, docketed October 25, 2019); Whereas, notice inviting public comment has been given in the Federal Register (84 FR 59352, November 4, 2019) and the application has been processed pursuant to the FTZ Act and the Board’s regulations; and, Whereas, the Board adopts the findings and recommendations of the examiner’s report, and finds that the requirements of the FTZ Act and the Board’s regulations would be satisfied and that the proposal would be in the public interest, if subject to the restriction listed below; Now, therefore, the Board hereby orders: The application for production authority under zone procedures within FTZ 12 on behalf of Black & Decker, as described in the application and Federal Register notice, is approved, subject to the FTZ Act and the Board’s regulations, including Section 400.13, and further subject to the following restriction: The authority shall remain in effect for a period of five years from the date of approval by the Board. Dated: July 26, 2020. Jeffrey I. Kessler, Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, Alternate Chairman, ForeignTrade Zones Board. [FR Doc. 2020–16889 Filed 8–3–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:14 Aug 03, 2020 Jkt 250001 Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 201— Holyoke, Massachusetts; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; ProAmpac Holdings, Inc. (Flexible Packaging Applications); Westfield, Massachusetts ProAmpac Holdings, Inc. (ProAmpac) submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facilities in Westfield, Massachusetts. The notification conforming to the requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was received on July 27, 2020. ProAmpac already has authority to produce flexible packaging for food, medical, pharmaceutical, and other consumer and industrial applications within Subzone 201D. The current request would add finished products to the scope of authority. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ activity would be limited to the specific finished products described in the submitted notification (as described below) and subsequently authorized by the FTZ Board. Production under FTZ procedures could exempt ProAmpac from customs duty payments on the foreign-status materials/components used in export production (estimated five percent of production). On its domestic sales, ProAmpac would be able to choose the duty rates during customs entry procedures that apply to: Heavy paper can liner and pouch/packaging stock— paper and paperboard, weighing >150g/ m2, with aluminum laminated on one side, and extruded plastics, with the paper being the primary layer; paper can liner and pouch/packaging stock without plastics—paper with aluminum laminated on one side with the paper being the primary layer; paper label stock—paper and foil laminates used for labels; laminated aluminum lidding stock—printed or unprinted aluminum, laminated with a plastic coating; aluminum laminated packaging stock without extruded plastics—aluminum laminated with printed or unprinted paper or plastic film on one side, with the aluminum being the primary layer; and, aluminum food wrap—printed and unprinted aluminum laminated with paper in roll form (duty rates ranges from duty-free to 3.7%). ProAmpac 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. PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 There are no new materials/ components included in this notification. Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary and sent to: ftz@trade.gov. The closing period for their receipt is September 14, 2020. A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection in the ‘‘Reading Room’’ section of the Board’s website, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz. For further information, contact Christopher Wedderburn at Chris.Wedderburn@trade.gov or (202) 482–1963. Dated: July 29, 2020. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–16890 Filed 8–3–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–47–2020] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 49—Newark and Elizabeth, New Jersey; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Catalent Pharma Solutions (Pharmaceutical Products); Somerset, New Jersey Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facility in Somerset, New Jersey. The notification conforming to the requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was received on July 17, 2020. The applicant indicates that it will be submitting a separate application for FTZ designation at the company’s facility under FTZ 49. The facility is used for the production of encorafenib bulk capsules. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ activity would be limited to the specific foreign-status material and specific finished product described in the submitted notification (as described below) and subsequently authorized by the FTZ Board. Production under FTZ procedures could exempt Catalent from customs duty payments on the foreign-status material used in export production. On its domestic sales, for the foreign-status material noted below, Catalent would be able to choose the duty rate during customs entry procedures that applies to BRAFTOVI (encorafenib bulk capsules) (duty-free). Catalent would be able to avoid duty on foreign-status material E:\FR\FM\04AUN1.SGM 04AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 150 (Tuesday, August 4, 2020)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-16890]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[B-48-2020]


Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 201--Holyoke, Massachusetts; 
Notification of Proposed Production Activity; ProAmpac Holdings, Inc. 
(Flexible Packaging Applications); Westfield, Massachusetts

    ProAmpac Holdings, Inc. (ProAmpac) submitted a notification of 
proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facilities in 
Westfield, Massachusetts. The notification conforming to the 
requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was 
received on July 27, 2020.
    ProAmpac already has authority to produce flexible packaging for 
food, medical, pharmaceutical, and other consumer and industrial 
applications within Subzone 201D. The current request would add 
finished products to the scope of authority. Pursuant to 15 CFR 
400.14(b), FTZ activity would be limited to the specific finished 
products described in the submitted notification (as described below) 
and subsequently authorized by the FTZ Board.
    Production under FTZ procedures could exempt ProAmpac from customs 
duty payments on the foreign-status materials/components used in export 
production (estimated five percent of production). On its domestic 
sales, ProAmpac would be able to choose the duty rates during customs 
entry procedures that apply to: Heavy paper can liner and pouch/
packaging stock--paper and paperboard, weighing >150g/m2, with aluminum 
laminated on one side, and extruded plastics, with the paper being the 
primary layer; paper can liner and pouch/packaging stock without 
plastics--paper with aluminum laminated on one side with the paper 
being the primary layer; paper label stock--paper and foil laminates 
used for labels; laminated aluminum lidding stock--printed or unprinted 
aluminum, laminated with a plastic coating; aluminum laminated 
packaging stock without extruded plastics--aluminum laminated with 
printed or unprinted paper or plastic film on one side, with the 
aluminum being the primary layer; and, aluminum food wrap--printed and 
unprinted aluminum laminated with paper in roll form (duty rates ranges 
from duty-free to 3.7%). ProAmpac would be able to avoid duty on 
foreign-status components which become scrap/waste. Customs duties also 
could possibly be deferred or reduced on foreign-status production 
equipment.
    There are no new materials/components included in this 
notification.
    Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions 
shall be addressed to the Board's Executive Secretary and sent to: 
[email protected]. The closing period for their receipt is September 14, 
2020.
    A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection 
in the ``Reading Room'' section of the Board's website, which is 
accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz.
    For further information, contact Christopher Wedderburn at 
[email protected] or (202) 482-1963.

    Dated: July 29, 2020.
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-16890 Filed 8-3-20; 8:45 am]
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