A veterinary product is also produced at the plant. Company officials are considering the production of osteoporosis, glaucoma, and oncology medications at the West Point facility. Zone procedures would exempt Merck from Customs duty payments on foreign materials used in production for export. The application indicates that the savings from zone procedures will help improve the firm'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 September 20, 1993. John J. Da Ponte, Jr., Executive Secretary.