This proposal is part of an overall company cost reduction effort. Some 9 percent of the products are exported. Zone procedures would exempt Sterling from Customs duty payments on foreign materials used in production for export. The application indicates that zone savings will help improve the plant's international competitiveness. In accordance with the Board's regulations, a member of the FTZ Staff has been designated examiner to investigate the application and report to the Board.
Public comment is invited from interested parties.
The closing period for their receipt is July 19, 1993. May 13, 1993. John J. Da Ponte, Jr., Executive Secretary.