Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 134-Chattanooga, Tennessee; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Volkswagen Group of America-Chattanooga Operations, LLC (Passenger Motor Vehicles); Chattanooga, Tennessee, 59395-59396 [2022-21280]

Download as PDF 59395 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 189 / Friday, September 30, 2022 / Notices over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan. The Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Individuals who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–877–8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number. Members of the public are entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be emailed to David Barreras at dbarreras@ usccr.gov. Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Regional Programs Unit Office, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Records of the meeting will be available via www.facadatabase.gov under the Commission on Civil Rights, Kansas Advisory Committee link. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission’s website, https:// www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Regional Programs Unit at the above email or street address. ACTION: Agenda SUMMARY: Notice and opportunity for public comment. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has received petitions for certification of eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance from the firms listed below. Accordingly, EDA has initiated investigations to determine whether increased imports into the United States of articles like or directly competitive with those produced by each of the firms contributed importantly to the total or partial separation of the firms’ workers, or threat thereof, and to a decrease in sales or production of each petitioning firm. Economic Development Administration SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Welcome & Roll Call II. Chair’s Comments III. Panel Discussions IV. Public Comment V. Adjournment Dated: September 26, 2022. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2022–21213 Filed 9–29–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P Notice of Petitions by Firms for Determination of Eligibility To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. AGENCY: LIST OF PETITIONS RECEIVED BY EDA FOR CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE [7/30/2022 through 9/21/2022] jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES Firm name Firm address Date received by EDA Date accepted for investigation Product(s) Nassau Chromium Plating Co., Inc .. 122 2nd Street, Mineola, NY 11501 6/27/2022 8/16/2022 Hampton Hydraulics, LLC ................. 712 1st Street NW, Hampton, IA 98225. 6/28/2022 9/13/2022 Any party having a substantial interest in these proceedings may request a public hearing on the matter. A written request for a hearing must be submitted to the Trade Adjustment Assistance Division, Room 71030, Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230, no later than ten (10) calendar days following publication of this notice. These petitions are received pursuant to section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended. Please follow the requirements set forth in EDA’s regulations at 13 CFR 315.8 for procedures to request a public hearing. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance official number and title for the program under which these petitions are submitted is 11.313, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms. Bryan Borlik, Director. [FR Doc. 2022–21188 Filed 9–29–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–WH–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:52 Sep 29, 2022 Jkt 256001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–45–2022] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 134— Chattanooga, Tennessee; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Volkswagen Group of America— Chattanooga Operations, LLC (Passenger Motor Vehicles); Chattanooga, Tennessee Volkswagen Group of America— Chattanooga Operations, LLC submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee under FTZ 134. The notification conforming to the requirements of the Board’s regulations (15 CFR 400.22) was received on September 26, 2022. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ production activity would be limited to the specific foreign-status material(s)/ component(s) described in the PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The firm performs metal electroplating, anodizing, and polishing. The firm manufactures hydraulic cylinders. submitted notification (summarized below) and subsequently authorized by the Board. The benefits that may stem from conducting production activity under FTZ procedures are explained in the background section of the Board’s website—accessible via www.trade.gov/ ftz. The proposed material(s)/ component(s) would be added to the production authority that the Board previously approved for the operation, as reflected on the Board’s website. The proposed foreign-status materials and components include: USB port for infotainment system; driver assistance (device that reads the sensors on the vehicle and relays information through the radio); camera systems; and, windshields (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 2.5%). The request indicates that certain materials/ components are subject to duties under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (section 232) and section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (section 301), depending on the country of origin. The E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1 59396 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 189 / Friday, September 30, 2022 / Notices applicable, section 232 and section 301 decisions require subject merchandise to be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41). 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 November 9, 2022. A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection in the ‘‘Online FTZ Information System’’ section of the Board’s website. For further information, contact Christopher Wedderburn at Chris.Wedderburn@trade.gov. Dated: September 27, 2022. Elizabeth Whiteman, Acting Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–21280 Filed 9–29–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES In the Matter of: Jose Ernesto Garcia, 1502 Holbrook Road, #20, San Antonio, TX 78218; Order Denying Export Privileges On February 3, 2020, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Jose Ernesto Garcia (‘‘Garcia’’) was convicted of violating 18 U.S.C. 554(a). Specifically, Garcia was convicted of of one count of fraudulently and knowingly exporting and sending and attempting to export and send from the United States to Mexico various firearms. This export occurred without a Department of State export license or other written authorization. As a result of his conviction, the Court sentenced Garcia to 37 months in prison, three years of supervised release, a $100 court assessment. Pursuant to Section 1760(e) of the Export Control Reform Act (‘‘ECRA’’),1 the export privileges of any person who has been convicted of certain offenses, including, but not limited to, 18 U.S.C. 554, may be denied for a period of up to ten (10) years from the date of his/her conviction. 50 U.S.C. 4819(e). In addition, any Bureau of Industry and Security (‘‘BIS’’) licenses or other authorizations issued under ECRA, in which the person had an interest at the time of the conviction, may be revoked. Id. 1 ECRA was enacted on August 13, 2018, as part of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, and as amended is codified at 50 U.S.C. 4801–4852. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:52 Sep 29, 2022 Jkt 256001 BIS received notice of Garcia’s conviction for violating 18 U.S.C. 554. As provided in Section 766.25 of the Export Administration Regulations (‘‘EAR’’ or the ‘‘Regulations’’), BIS provided notice and opportunity for Garcia to make a written submission to BIS. 15 CFR 766.25.2 BIS has not received a written submission from Garcia. Based upon my review of the record and consultations with BIS’s Office of Exporter Services, including its Director, and the facts available to BIS, I have decided to deny Garcia’s export privileges under the Regulations for a period of 10 years from the date of Garcia’s conviction. The Office of Exporter Services has also decided to revoke any BIS-issued licenses in which Garcia had an interest at the time of his conviction.3 Accordingly, it is hereby ordered: First, from the date of this Order until February 3, 2030, Jose Ernesto Garcia, with a last known address of 1502 Holbrook Road, #20, San Antonio, TX 78218, and when acting for or on his behalf, his successors, assigns, employees, agents or representatives (‘‘the Denied Person’’), may not directly or indirectly participate in any way in any transaction involving any commodity, software or technology (hereinafter collectively referred to as ‘‘item’’) exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, including, but not limited to: A. Applying for, obtaining, or using any license, license exception, or export control document; B. Carrying on negotiations concerning, or ordering, buying, receiving, using, selling, delivering, storing, disposing of, forwarding, transporting, financing, or otherwise servicing in any way, any transaction involving any item exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, or engaging in any other activity subject to the Regulations; or C. Benefitting in any way from any transaction involving any item exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the Regulations, or from any other activity subject to the Regulations. Second, no person may, directly or indirectly, do any of the following: 2 The Regulations are currently codified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 15 CFR parts 730 through 774 (2022). 3 The Director, Office of Export Enforcement, is the authorizing official for issuance of denial orders pursuant to amendments to the Regulations (85 FR 73411, November 18, 2020). PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 A. Export, reexport, or transfer (incountry) to or on behalf of the Denied Person any item subject to the Regulations; B. Take any action that facilitates the acquisition or attempted acquisition by the Denied Person of the ownership, possession, or control of any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States, including financing or other support activities related to a transaction whereby the Denied Person acquires or attempts to acquire such ownership, possession or control; C. Take any action to acquire from or to facilitate the acquisition or attempted acquisition from the Denied Person of any item subject to the Regulations that has been exported from the United States; D. Obtain from the Denied Person in the United States any item subject to the Regulations with knowledge or reason to know that the item will be, or is intended to be, exported from the United States; or E. Engage in any transaction to service any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States and which is owned, possessed or controlled by the Denied Person, or service any item, of whatever origin, that is owned, possessed or controlled by the Denied Person if such service involves the use of any item subject to the Regulations that has been or will be exported from the United States. For purposes of this paragraph, servicing means installation, maintenance, repair, modification or testing. Third, pursuant to Section 1760(e) of ECRA and Sections 766.23 and 766.25 of the Regulations, any other person, firm, corporation, or business organization related to Garcia by ownership, control, position of responsibility, affiliation, or other connection in the conduct of trade or business may also be made subject to the provisions of this Order in order to prevent evasion of this Order. Fourth, in accordance with Part 756 of the Regulations, Garcia may file an appeal of this Order with the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security. The appeal must be filed within 45 days from the date of this Order and must comply with the provisions of Part 756 of the Regulations. Fifth, a copy of this Order shall be delivered to Garcia and shall be published in the Federal Register. Sixth, this Order is effective immediately and shall remain in effect until February 3, E:\FR\FM\30SEN1.SGM 30SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 189 (Friday, September 30, 2022)]
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[FR Doc No: 2022-21280]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[B-45-2022]


Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 134--Chattanooga, Tennessee; 
Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Volkswagen Group of 
America--Chattanooga Operations, LLC (Passenger Motor Vehicles); 
Chattanooga, Tennessee

    Volkswagen Group of America--Chattanooga Operations, LLC submitted 
a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board (the 
Board) for its facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee under FTZ 134. The 
notification conforming to the requirements of the Board's regulations 
(15 CFR 400.22) was received on September 26, 2022.
    Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ production activity would be 
limited to the specific foreign-status material(s)/component(s) 
described in the submitted notification (summarized below) and 
subsequently authorized by the Board. The benefits that may stem from 
conducting production activity under FTZ procedures are explained in 
the background section of the Board's website--accessible via 
www.trade.gov/ftz. The proposed material(s)/component(s) would be added 
to the production authority that the Board previously approved for the 
operation, as reflected on the Board's website.
    The proposed foreign-status materials and components include: USB 
port for infotainment system; driver assistance (device that reads the 
sensors on the vehicle and relays information through the radio); 
camera systems; and, windshields (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 
2.5%). The request indicates that certain materials/components are 
subject to duties under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 
(section 232) and section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (section 301), 
depending on the country of origin. The

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applicable, section 232 and section 301 decisions require subject 
merchandise to be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status (19 CFR 
146.41).
    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 November 9, 
2022.
    A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection 
in the ``Online FTZ Information System'' section of the Board's 
website.
    For further information, contact Christopher Wedderburn at 
[email protected].

    Dated: September 27, 2022.
Elizabeth Whiteman,
Acting Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-21280 Filed 9-29-22; 8:45 am]
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