Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 121, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; GE Vernova Operations, LLC; (Turbines and Generators); Schenectady, New York, 39400 [2023-12965]

Download as PDF 39400 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 116 / Friday, June 16, 2023 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–39–2023] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 121, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; GE Vernova Operations, LLC; (Turbines and Generators); Schenectady, New York GE Vernova Operations, LLC submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its facility in Schenectady, New York within FTZ 121. The notification conforming to the requirements of the Board’s regulations (15 CFR 400.22) was received on June 8, 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 products include: steam turbines; assemblies (steam turbine rotor; spindle; turbine blade; non-aircraft gas turbine; nacelle); wind turbine blades and hubs; valve type injectors; drive trains; turbine generators (gas; steam); stators and rotors; electrical connectors; motor starters; and, motor overload protectors (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 6.7%; 25¢ each + 3.9%). The proposed foreign-status materials and components include: lubrication grease; acetone; petroleum oil; joint compound; stainless steel components (rivets; fittings; fasteners; cables; ladders; screws; pins; bolts; nuts; rods; washers; rings; dowels); electrical components (connectors; couplings; terminals; relays; switch limits); lightemitting diode lights; acrylic paints and varnishes; silicone and mastic; surface cleaning wipes; lubricants; adhesives and sealants; lubricant additives; antifreeze coolants; polyvinyl chloride components (flexible trim; fittings); plastic components (pipe; hosing; plugs; shipping covers); anti-slip mat; tapes (electrical; adhesive; temperature resistant); labels (adhesive; magnetic; paper); nylon components (cable ties; connectors; trim; mounts; clamps; washers; pressure sleeves); rubber components (seals; hose kits; cable protectors; mats; O-rings; gaskets; grommets); generator mounts; wood VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:43 Jun 15, 2023 Jkt 259001 components (plates; shipping enclosures; steps; walkways); rope; flexible textile hose pipe; sandpaper; steel components (catwalks; walkways; brackets; columns; stiffeners; deflectors; support beams; spacers; trusses; platforms; screws; anchors; bolts; fasteners; wire; clamps; nuts; shims; mesh; supports; bushings; flanges; plates; hinges; latches; sign plates); copper components (fittings; wire; rails; conductors); aluminum components (catwalks; walkways; escape hatches; plates; clamps; brackets; ladders); hand tools; locks; friction system assemblies; turbine parts; cooling system pump units; grease pumps; fans and fan assemblies; passive cooling systems (heat exchanger; manifold); gas separation screens; cranes; pitch bearings, retractors, and drives; grease distributors; roller bearings; transmission cranks and shafts; pillow block bearings; gearboxes; universal joints; parts of gearboxes, transmissions, bearing housings, and shaft bearings; lubrication seals; multi-phase AC motors and motor assemblies; AC generators; generator parts; transformers; power supplies and converters; static converter plates; magnets; heater assemblies; modems and modem assemblies; keypad alarms; temperature cable harnesses; circuit breakers; surge protectors; terminals; programmable controllers; switchgear assemblies and switchboards; switchgear and switchboard rails and covers; alarms and sensors; cable harnesses, electrical cables, patches, and connectors; fiber optic cables; carbon brushes; ceramic electrical insulators; plastic insulating fittings and reducers; anemometers; speed sensor parts; accelerometer parts; and, brushes with polyester bristles (duty free to 8.5%; 1.3¢/kg + 5.7%; 84¢/bbl.; 25¢ each + 3.9%). 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 July 26, 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 juanita.chen@trade.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: June 13, 2023. Elizabeth Whiteman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–12965 Filed 6–15–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security In the Matter of: Eli Espinoza, Inmate Number: 19495–479, FCI Three Rivers, Federal Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 4200, Three Rivers, TX 78071; Order Denying Export Privileges On December 14, 2020, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Eli Espinoza (‘‘Espinoza’’) was convicted of violating 18 U.S.C. 554(a). Specifically, Espinoza was convicted of smuggling and attempting to smuggle from the United States to Mexico firearms components to include, front trunnion, AK bolt body, upper hand guard and gad tube, rear sight block, recoil spring rear guide, dust cover, trigger for semi-automatic rifle, bolt carrier assembly and bolt catch, without a license or written approval from the US Department of Commerce. As a result of his conviction, the Court sentenced Espinoza to 63 months of confinement, three years of supervised release, and a $100 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. BIS received notice of Espinoza’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 Espinoza to make a written submission to BIS. 15 CFR 766.25.2 BIS has not received a written submission from Espinoza. Based upon my review of the record and consultations with BIS’s Office of Exporter Services, including its 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\16JNN1.SGM 16JNN1

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[B-39-2023]


Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 121, Notification of Proposed Production 
Activity; GE Vernova Operations, LLC; (Turbines and Generators); 
Schenectady, New York

    GE Vernova Operations, LLC submitted a notification of proposed 
production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its facility in 
Schenectady, New York within FTZ 121. The notification conforming to 
the requirements of the Board's regulations (15 CFR 400.22) was 
received on June 8, 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 products include: steam turbines; assemblies 
(steam turbine rotor; spindle; turbine blade; non-aircraft gas turbine; 
nacelle); wind turbine blades and hubs; valve type injectors; drive 
trains; turbine generators (gas; steam); stators and rotors; electrical 
connectors; motor starters; and, motor overload protectors (duty rate 
ranges from duty-free to 6.7%; 25[cent] each + 3.9%).
    The proposed foreign-status materials and components include: 
lubrication grease; acetone; petroleum oil; joint compound; stainless 
steel components (rivets; fittings; fasteners; cables; ladders; screws; 
pins; bolts; nuts; rods; washers; rings; dowels); electrical components 
(connectors; couplings; terminals; relays; switch limits); light-
emitting diode lights; acrylic paints and varnishes; silicone and 
mastic; surface cleaning wipes; lubricants; adhesives and sealants; 
lubricant additives; anti-freeze coolants; polyvinyl chloride 
components (flexible trim; fittings); plastic components (pipe; hosing; 
plugs; shipping covers); anti-slip mat; tapes (electrical; adhesive; 
temperature resistant); labels (adhesive; magnetic; paper); nylon 
components (cable ties; connectors; trim; mounts; clamps; washers; 
pressure sleeves); rubber components (seals; hose kits; cable 
protectors; mats; O-rings; gaskets; grommets); generator mounts; wood 
components (plates; shipping enclosures; steps; walkways); rope; 
flexible textile hose pipe; sandpaper; steel components (catwalks; 
walkways; brackets; columns; stiffeners; deflectors; support beams; 
spacers; trusses; platforms; screws; anchors; bolts; fasteners; wire; 
clamps; nuts; shims; mesh; supports; bushings; flanges; plates; hinges; 
latches; sign plates); copper components (fittings; wire; rails; 
conductors); aluminum components (catwalks; walkways; escape hatches; 
plates; clamps; brackets; ladders); hand tools; locks; friction system 
assemblies; turbine parts; cooling system pump units; grease pumps; 
fans and fan assemblies; passive cooling systems (heat exchanger; 
manifold); gas separation screens; cranes; pitch bearings, retractors, 
and drives; grease distributors; roller bearings; transmission cranks 
and shafts; pillow block bearings; gearboxes; universal joints; parts 
of gearboxes, transmissions, bearing housings, and shaft bearings; 
lubrication seals; multi-phase AC motors and motor assemblies; AC 
generators; generator parts; transformers; power supplies and 
converters; static converter plates; magnets; heater assemblies; modems 
and modem assemblies; keypad alarms; temperature cable harnesses; 
circuit breakers; surge protectors; terminals; programmable 
controllers; switchgear assemblies and switchboards; switchgear and 
switchboard rails and covers; alarms and sensors; cable harnesses, 
electrical cables, patches, and connectors; fiber optic cables; carbon 
brushes; ceramic electrical insulators; plastic insulating fittings and 
reducers; anemometers; speed sensor parts; accelerometer parts; and, 
brushes with polyester bristles (duty free to 8.5%; 1.3[cent]/kg + 
5.7%; 84[cent]/bbl.; 25[cent] each + 3.9%). 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 July 26, 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: June 13, 2023.
Elizabeth Whiteman,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-12965 Filed 6-15-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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