The pipe is used by the oil refining, chemical processing, paper production, power generation, and motor vehicle manufacturing industries. On domestic sales, the company would be able to defer Customs duties until finished products are shipped from the plant. The foreign materials and finished products held for export would be eligible for an exemption from certain state and local ad valorem taxes. The application indicates that the savings from zone procedures would help improve the plants' international competitiveness. In accordance with the Board's regulations, a member of the FTZ Staff has been appointed examiner to investigate the application and report to the Board.
Public comment is invited from interested parties.
The closing period for their receipt is June 4, 1996. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15- day period June 19, 1996. John J. Da Ponte, Jr., Executive Secretary.