Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 44, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Givaudan Fragrances Corporation; (Fragrance Compounds); Mount Olive, Flanders, and Towaco, New Jersey, 14328-14329 [2023-04708]

Download as PDF 14328 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 8, 2023 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 AAQTF will: 1. Strengthen vital research efforts related to agricultural air quality; 2. Determine the extent to which agricultural activities contribute to air pollution; 3. Determine cost-effective ways in which the agricultural industry can improve air quality; 4. Coordinate and ensure intergovernmental cooperation on research activities related to agricultural air quality issues to avoid duplication, and ensure data quality and sound interpretation of data; and 5. Advise the Secretary of Agriculture with the information to provide oversight and coordination related to agricultural air quality. AAQTF Membership USDA expects AAQTF to meet two to three times each year, with meetings held at various locations across the United States. AAQTF members will serve for a term of 2 years, starting with the date of appointment to AAQTF. 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[FR Doc. 2023–04703 Filed 3–6–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–16–2023] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 44, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Givaudan Fragrances Corporation; (Fragrance Compounds); Mount Olive, Flanders, and Towaco, New Jersey Givaudan Fragrances Corporation submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its facilities in Mount Olive, Flanders, and Towaco, New Jersey within FTZ 44. The notification conforming to the requirements of the Board’s regulations (15 CFR 400.22) was received on February 28, 2023. 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 E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 8, 2023 / Notices 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 include: dibasic ester, methyl soyate and, edetate disodium solution (duty rate ranges from 4.6% to 5%). The request indicates that the materials are subject to duties under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (section 301), depending on the country of origin. The applicable 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 April 17, 2023. 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: March 2, 2023. Elizabeth Whiteman, Acting Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–04708 Filed 3–7–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Technology Letter of Explanation Bureau of Industry and Security, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of information collection, request for comment. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:48 Mar 07, 2023 Jkt 259001 comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. DATES: To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed information collection must be received on or before May 8, 2023. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments by email to Mark Crace, IC Liaison, Bureau of Industry and Security, at mark.crace@ bis.doc.gov or to PRAcomments@ doc.gov). Please reference OMB Control Number 0694–0047 in the subject line of your comments. Do not submit Confidential Business Information or otherwise sensitive or protected information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or specific questions related to collection activities should be directed to Mark Crace, IC Liaison, Bureau of Industry and Security, phone 202–482–8093 or by email at mark.crace@bis.doc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract This collection is necessary under section 748.8(o) and Supplement 2 section (o) to Part 748 of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Licensing officers must make decisions on licensing the export of United States commodities and technical data to foreign countries. When an export involves certain technical data or knowhow described in the Export Administration Regulation, additional information is required to fully understand the transaction and make a licensing decision. The Technology Letter of Explanation provides a written description of the technology proposed for export sufficient to allow BIS technical staff to evaluate the impact of licensing the export on United States national security and foreign policy. The letter of assurance puts the consignee on notice that the technology is subject to U.S. export controls and causes the consignee to certify that it will not release the data or the direct product of the data to certain specified country group nationals; thus providing assurance that U.S. national security data will be safeguarded and used only for the stated end use. The additional information is necessary to evaluate technology exports as covered under this collection. II. Method of Collection Type of Review: Regular submission, extension of a current information collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations. Estimated Number of Respondents: 6,283. Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes to 2 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 9,416. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: 0. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: EAR Sections 748.8 and Sup 2 Section (o) to Part 748. IV. Request for Comments We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Sheleen Dumas, Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Commerce Department. [FR Doc. 2023–04715 Filed 3–7–23; 8:45 am] Paper or Electronic. BILLING CODE 3510–33–P III. Data OMB Control Number: 0694–0047. Form Number(s): None. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 14329 E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 8, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14328-14329]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04708]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[B-16-2023]


Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 44, Notification of Proposed Production 
Activity; Givaudan Fragrances Corporation; (Fragrance Compounds); Mount 
Olive, Flanders, and Towaco, New Jersey

    Givaudan Fragrances Corporation submitted a notification of 
proposed production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its 
facilities in Mount Olive, Flanders, and Towaco, New Jersey within FTZ 
44. The notification conforming to the requirements of the Board's 
regulations (15 CFR 400.22) was received on February 28, 2023.
    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

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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 include: dibasic ester, 
methyl soyate and, edetate disodium solution (duty rate ranges from 
4.6% to 5%). The request indicates that the materials are subject to 
duties under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (section 301), 
depending on the country of origin. The applicable 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 April 17, 2023.
    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: March 2, 2023.
Elizabeth Whiteman,
Acting Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-04708 Filed 3-7-23; 8:45 am]
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