Gulf Coast Growth Ventures LLC submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board (the Board) for its facility in San Patricio County, Texas, within Subzone 122W. The notification conforming to the requirements of the Board's regulations (15 CFR 400.22) was received on November 12, 2021.
Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ production activity would be limited to the specific foreign-status material/component 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/component 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 material/component is metallocene catalyst, duty-free. The request indicates that metallocene catalyst is 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 December 29, 2021.
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 Diane Finver at Diane.Finver@trade.gov.
Dated: November 15, 2021.
Camille R. Evans,
Acting Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-25255 Filed 11-18-21; 8:45 am]
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