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Patheon Puerto Rico, Inc. submitted a proposal to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board on September 2, 2020, for production activities at its facility in Manatí, Puerto Rico. This notification followed the regulations of the FTZ Board and was open for public comment. On December 31, 2020, the FTZ Board decided that no further review was required and authorized the production activities. This decision complies with the FTZ Act and the FTZ Board's regulations.

RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, LLC has been given approval to conduct certain production activities at its facility in Fort Worth, Texas, which is located in Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 196. The approval was granted by the Foreign-Trade Zones Board after reviewing RECARO's notification and determining that no further review was necessary. This decision was made in compliance with FTZ regulations and allows RECARO's activities to proceed under specific guidelines of the FTZ Act.

Toyota Material Handling, Inc. sought approval to carry out production activities at its facility in Columbus, Indiana, which is part of Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 72. They submitted this request to the FTZ Board on August 20, 2024. The Board processed the request and invited public comments, as noted in the Federal Register. By December 19, 2024, the FTZ Board concluded no further review was needed and authorized the requested production activities, following the relevant regulations.

Celgene Corporation has notified the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board about its proposed manufacturing activities in Warren and Summit, New Jersey. The notification seeks permission for these locations to operate under FTZ 49 to produce cell therapy products, allowing Celgene to avoid customs duties on certain foreign materials used in products destined for export. The company may also reduce or defer duties on foreign equipment and scrap. Public comments are invited until April 6, 2021, and further details can be obtained by contacting the FTZ Board.

An application was submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board by the Oxnard Harbor District to create a subzone for Rincon Power, LLC's facility in Carpinteria, California. This subzone, measuring 0.18 acres, is part of FTZ 205, and a proposed production activity has been announced for public comment. People can send their comments by April 7, 2025, and responses to these comments by April 22, 2025, via email at ftz@trade.gov. Additional information about the application can be accessed on the FTZ Board's website.

Dane County, Wisconsin, has submitted an application to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board, requesting that Coating Place, Inc.'s facility in Verona, Wisconsin be given subzone status under FTZ 266. The application, formally docketed on January 6, 2021, is being reviewed by FTZ Staff members Elizabeth Whiteman and Juanita Chen. Interested parties can submit comments by February 22, 2021, with an additional rebuttal period ending on March 8, 2021. More details, including the application, can be accessed on the FTZ Board's website.

The Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board has approved the application from Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc., to establish a subzone for Canoo Inc. in Pryor, Oklahoma. This approval, which was made on December 2, 2024, is subject to the existing activation limit of 2,000 acres for FTZ 227. The application process included public notice and was reviewed by the FTZ staff examiner, confirming it met the necessary requirements. The decision was made by Elizabeth Whiteman, the FTZ Board Executive Secretary.

Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board about proposed production activities at their Chattanooga, Tennessee facility in September 2020. The board reviewed the notification and decided that no further examination was necessary. On January 19, 2021, Volkswagen was authorized to proceed with the production activities, following FTZ regulations and laws. The approval is subject to compliance with the FTZ Act and specific board regulations.

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. submitted a proposal for production activity at its facility in Lincoln, Nebraska, which is part of Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Subzone 59A. The FTZ Board announced in a Federal Register notice that they had reviewed the proposal and, as of January 24, 2025, found no need for further evaluation. Consequently, the production activity was authorized in accordance with the FTZ Act and regulations. The public had been invited to comment on the proposal during a notice period in 2024.

An application has been submitted by the City of El Paso to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board requesting subzone status for SNRA Commodities, Inc., located in Fabens, Texas. The proposed subzone, which covers 11 acres, was formally docketed on February 18, 2025, and is subject to the existing activation limit of FTZ 68. Camille Evans from the FTZ Staff is in charge of reviewing the application and making recommendations. The public can comment on this application until April 2, 2025, and all comments should be sent to the FTZ Board's Executive Secretary via email.