Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 297, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Twin Disc, Inc.; (Power Transmission Products); Lufkin, Texas, 1063 [2024-00202]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 6 / Tuesday, January 9, 2024 / Notices On October 11, 2022, the MS TIG announced that it had initiated drafting of the RP4 and EA (https:// www.gulfspillrestoration.noaa.gov/ 2022/10/notice-initiation-restorationplanning-mississippi) and that the plan may include proposed projects for some or all of the three restoration types. Administrative Record Overview of the MS TIG Draft RP4 and EA The authorities for this action are OPA, its implementing NRDA regulations in 15 CFR part 990; and NEPA (42 U.S.C. 4321—4347) and its implementing regulations in 40 CFR parts 1500–1508. MS TIG released the Draft RP4 and EA for public review and comment announced through a notice published in the Federal Register on August 31, 2023 (88 FR 60174–60176). The 30-day comment period for the notice closed on October 2, 2023. To facilitate public understanding of the document, MS TIG released a pre-recorded webinar on September 12, 2023, which had been announced in the August notice. In addition, the Draft RP and EA was made available to the public through a web story posted on MS TIG’s website (www.gulfspillrestoration.noaa.gov). Informally, MS TIG accepted additional public comments through October 13, 2023, as announced on the MS TIG’s website. MS TIG received three comments from the public. MS TIG reviewed the comments received, prepared responses to those comments, finalized the RP4 and EA, and prepared a FONSI. Overview of MS TIG Final RP4 and EA In the Final RP4 and EA, MS TIG analyzes a reasonable range of 10 restoration alternatives and, pursuant to NEPA, a no action alternative for each of the restoration types. MS TIG selected seven preferred alternatives for funding and implementation, which are listed in the table below: Restoration Type: Wetlands, Coastal and Nearshore Habitat: Coastwide Habitat Acquisition. Living Shoreline Bulkhead Alternative. Hancock County Marsh Living Shoreline Phase 6 Breakwater. Restoration Type: Nutrient Reduction (Nonpoint Source): khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Back Bay—Davis Bayou Nutrient Reduction. Big Cedar Creek—Rocky Creek Nutrient Reduction. Restoration Type: Provide and Enhance Recreational Opportunities: Jourdan River Boardwalk. Shepard State Park Recreational Enhancements—1. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:27 Jan 08, 2024 Jkt 262001 The documents comprising the Administrative Record for the Final RP4 and EA can be viewed electronically at https://www.doi.gov/deepwaterhorizon/ adminrecord under the folder 6.5.6.2.4. Authorities Ronald Howard, Senior Technical Advisor, Natural Resource Specialist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and U.S. Department of Agriculture, Alternate to Principal Representative. [FR Doc. 2024–00167 Filed 1–8–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B–1–2024] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 297, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Twin Disc, Inc.; (Power Transmission Products); Lufkin, Texas Twin Disc, Inc. submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its facility in Lufkin, Texas within Subzone 297A. The notification conforming to the requirements of the Board’s regulations (15 CFR 400.22) was received on December 27, 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 power take-offs, pump drives, clutches, and hydrojet engines for marine propulsion (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 2.8%). The proposed foreign-status materials and components include: acrylic polymer seals; plastic plugs; rubber components (shaped blocks; nitrile O- PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1063 rings and seals; air bladders); hydraulic hoses with fittings; paper tags; adhesive labels; owner manuals (printed; digital); clutch friction plates; alloy steel metal components (tubes; pipe fittings; pipe plugs; fasteners and fittings; nuts; washers; snap rings; rivets; cotter pins; freeze plugs; serrated lock washers); cast iron metal components (pipe fittings; tanks); metal components (screws; name plates; piston rings); various pins (Clevis; dowel; headed; roll; tapered); various springs (compression; torsion; wave); brass fittings and rivets; copper washers; Allen wrenches; hydrojet engine components (shafts; housings; caps; spacers; bushings; covers; anodes; retainers; fabricated tunnels); hydraulic pumps; pump parts; heat exchangers; hydraulic fluid filters; pressure reduction valves; valves; valve parts; various bearings (ball; tapered roller; spherical roller; needle; cylindrical roller); steel and roller balls; bearing cups and housings; transmission components (shafts; backplates; pressure plates; collars; yokes; brackets; drums; levers; links; sleeves; covers; drive rings; housings; adapters; keys; slingers; retainers; shims; spacers; locks); flywheels; shaft couplings; gears; marine propellers; flat panel displays; wiring harnesses; fluid level gauges; and, electronic sensors and control modules (duty rate ranges from dutyfree to 9.9%). The request indicates that certain materials/components are subject to duties under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (section 232) or section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (section 301), depending on the country of origin. The 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 February 20, 2024. 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. Dated: January 3, 2024. Elizabeth Whiteman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–00202 Filed 1–8–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P E:\FR\FM\09JAN1.SGM 09JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 6 (Tuesday, January 9, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 1063]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-00202]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[B-1-2024]


Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 297, Notification of Proposed Production 
Activity; Twin Disc, Inc.; (Power Transmission Products); Lufkin, Texas

    Twin Disc, Inc. submitted a notification of proposed production 
activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its facility in Lufkin, Texas 
within Subzone 297A. The notification conforming to the requirements of 
the Board's regulations (15 CFR 400.22) was received on December 27, 
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 power take-offs, pump 
drives, clutches, and hydrojet engines for marine propulsion (duty rate 
ranges from duty-free to 2.8%).
    The proposed foreign-status materials and components include: 
acrylic polymer seals; plastic plugs; rubber components (shaped blocks; 
nitrile O-rings and seals; air bladders); hydraulic hoses with 
fittings; paper tags; adhesive labels; owner manuals (printed; 
digital); clutch friction plates; alloy steel metal components (tubes; 
pipe fittings; pipe plugs; fasteners and fittings; nuts; washers; snap 
rings; rivets; cotter pins; freeze plugs; serrated lock washers); cast 
iron metal components (pipe fittings; tanks); metal components (screws; 
name plates; piston rings); various pins (Clevis; dowel; headed; roll; 
tapered); various springs (compression; torsion; wave); brass fittings 
and rivets; copper washers; Allen wrenches; hydrojet engine components 
(shafts; housings; caps; spacers; bushings; covers; anodes; retainers; 
fabricated tunnels); hydraulic pumps; pump parts; heat exchangers; 
hydraulic fluid filters; pressure reduction valves; valves; valve 
parts; various bearings (ball; tapered roller; spherical roller; 
needle; cylindrical roller); steel and roller balls; bearing cups and 
housings; transmission components (shafts; backplates; pressure plates; 
collars; yokes; brackets; drums; levers; links; sleeves; covers; drive 
rings; housings; adapters; keys; slingers; retainers; shims; spacers; 
locks); flywheels; shaft couplings; gears; marine propellers; flat 
panel displays; wiring harnesses; fluid level gauges; and, electronic 
sensors and control modules (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 9.9%). 
The request indicates that certain materials/components are subject to 
duties under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (section 
232) or section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (section 301), depending 
on the country of origin. The 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 February 20, 
2024.
    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: January 3, 2024.
Elizabeth Whiteman,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-00202 Filed 1-8-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-DS-P
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