Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 124, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Valero Refining-New Orleans, LLC; (Renewable Fuels and By-Products); Norco, Louisiana, 14598 [2023-04849]

Download as PDF 14598 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 46 / Thursday, March 9, 2023 / Notices website, https://www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Regional Programs Coordination Unit at the above phone number. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–17–2023] Agenda Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 124, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Valero Refining-New Orleans, LLC; (Renewable Fuels and ByProducts); Norco, Louisiana I. Welcome Remarks II. Panelist Presentations III. Committee Q&A IV. Public Comment V. Closing Remarks VI. Adjournment Dated: March 6, 2023. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2023–04833 Filed 3–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [S–224–2022] Approval of Subzone Expansion; Swagelok Company; Valley City, Ohio ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 On December 28, 2022, the Executive Secretary of the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board docketed an application submitted by the Cleveland Cuyahoga County Port Authority grantee of FTZ 40, requesting an expansion of Subzone 40I subject to the existing activation limit of FTZ 40, on behalf of Swagelok Company, in Valley City, Ohio. The application was processed in accordance with the FTZ Act and Regulations, including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (88 FR 44–45, January 3, 2023). 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 expand Subzone 40I was approved on March 3, 2023, subject to the FTZ Act and the Board’s regulations, including Section 400.13, and further subject to FTZ 40’s 2,000-acre activation limit. Dated: March 3, 2023. Elizabeth Whiteman, Acting Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–04856 Filed 3–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:19 Mar 08, 2023 Jkt 259001 Valero Refining-New Orleans, L.L.C. submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its facility in Norco, Louisiana within Subzone 124A. 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) and specific finished product(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 finished product(s) and 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 finished products include renewable fuels (naphtha; diesel; jet), sustainable jet fuel, propane and butane mix, mixed gas streams, and hydrogen sulfide (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 10.5¢/bbl). The proposed foreign-status materials and components include: fats (animal; fish); oils (fish; canola; rapeseed; distiller’s corn; used cooking); and, yellow grease, a mix of animal fats that may include used cooking oil) (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 8.0%, 0.43¢/kg to 3¢/kg, 1.57¢/kg+5%). The request indicates that certain materials/ components 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 18, 2023. A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection in the PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ‘‘Online FTZ Information System’’ section of the Board’s website. For further information, contact Juanita Chen at juanita.chen@trade.gov. Dated: March 3, 2023. Elizabeth Whiteman, Acting Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–04849 Filed 3–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security In the Matter of: Erick Samuel Chavez Gonzalez, Plut’on 1708, Sate’lite, Cd Ju’arez, Chih, Mexico; Order Denying Export Privileges On August 12, 2020, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Erick Samuel Chavez Gonzalez (‘‘Chavez Gonzalez’’) was convicted of violating 18 U.S.C. 554(a). Specifically, Chavez Gonzalez was convicted of knowingly and willfully attempting to smuggle from the United States to Mexico various rifles and handguns. As a result of his conviction, the Court sentenced Chavez Gonzalez to 37 months in prison, with credit for time served, three years of supervised release, and a $100 special 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) (Prior Convictions). 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. BIS received notice of Chavez Gonzalez’s conviction for violating 18 U.S.C. 554 (a) and, as provided in section 766.25 of the Export Administration Regulations (‘‘EAR’’ or the ‘‘Regulations’’), has provided notice and opportunity for Chavez Gonzalez to make a written submission to BIS. 15 CFR 766.25.2 BIS has not received a submission from Chavez Gonzalez. 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, 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. 2 The Regulations are currently codified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 15 CFR parts 730– 774 (2022). E:\FR\FM\09MRN1.SGM 09MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 46 (Thursday, March 9, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 14598]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04849]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[B-17-2023]


Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 124, Notification of Proposed Production 
Activity; Valero Refining-New Orleans, LLC; (Renewable Fuels and By-
Products); Norco, Louisiana

    Valero Refining-New Orleans, L.L.C. submitted a notification of 
proposed production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its 
facility in Norco, Louisiana within Subzone 124A. 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) and 
specific finished product(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 finished 
product(s) and 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 finished products include renewable fuels (naphtha; 
diesel; jet), sustainable jet fuel, propane and butane mix, mixed gas 
streams, and hydrogen sulfide (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 
10.5[cent]/bbl).
    The proposed foreign-status materials and components include: fats 
(animal; fish); oils (fish; canola; rapeseed; distiller's corn; used 
cooking); and, yellow grease, a mix of animal fats that may include 
used cooking oil) (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 8.0%, 0.43[cent]/
kg to 3[cent]/kg, 1.57[cent]/kg+5%). The request indicates that certain 
materials/components 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 18, 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 Juanita Chen at 
[email protected].

    Dated: March 3, 2023.
Elizabeth Whiteman,
Acting Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-04849 Filed 3-8-23; 8:45 am]
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