An application has been submitted by the West Virginia Economic Development Authority to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board to reorganize Foreign-Trade Zone 240 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, under a new framework called the alternative site framework (ASF). This framework would allow more flexibility in designating new sites within specific counties, including Berkley, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties, without being limited by the typical 2,000-acre activation limit. The application requests treating the existing site at the Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport as a "magnet" site, exempt from certain time limitations. Public comments are invited until April 12, 2021, with additional rebuttal comments accepted until April 26, 2021.
Simple Explanation
The West Virginia Economic Development Authority wants to change how they use a special area called Foreign-Trade Zone 240 in Martinsburg so they can be more flexible and grow in certain counties. They are asking if people have thoughts on this until April 12, 2021.