Some of the products are or will be sourced from abroad or from U.S. refineries under FTZ procedures. On domestic sales, the company would be able to defer Customs duty payments until the products leave the facility. The application indicates that the savings from FTZ procedures will help improve the facility's international competitiveness. No specific manufacturing request is being made at this time. 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 19, 1997. John J. Da Ponte, Jr., Executive Secretary.