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Merck, Sharp & Dohme LLC submitted a request to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board on October 18, 2024, to start production activities at its facility in Rahway, New Jersey, which is part of FTZ Subzone 49Y. The FTZ Board reviewed this request and announced in the Federal Register that public comments on the activity were welcome. On February 18, 2025, the FTZ Board decided that no further review was necessary and approved the proposed production activities, as long as they comply with FTZ regulations. This authorization was communicated to the applicant on the same day.

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.

An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to establish a subzone for Celgene Corporation's facilities in Warren and Summit, New Jersey. The proposed subzone includes two sites: 7 Powder Horn Drive in Warren and 556 Morris Avenue in Summit. Public comments on the application are invited until March 29, 2021, and can be sent to the FTZ Board's Executive Secretary via email. The FTZ Board's regulations designate Christopher Kemp to review the application and make recommendations.

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.

Lilly del Caribe, Inc. has submitted a request to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board for new production activities at its facility in Carolina, Puerto Rico. This request involves using specific foreign materials, including orforglipron, which may require certain duty payments based on their origin. Public comments on the proposed production activity are invited until March 24, 2025. The proposed activities and materials need to be approved by the Board and are required to be entered into the FTZ in privileged foreign status due to international trade regulations.

Voestalpine High Performance Metals LLC submitted a notice to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board on August 12, 2024, about their plan to carry out production activities at their site in Houston, Texas, which is part of FTZ 84. The notification underwent a review process in line with the FTZ Board's regulations. Public comments were invited through the Federal Register in August 2024. On December 10, 2024, the FTZ Board decided no further review was needed and authorized the production activities as described.

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.

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.

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.

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.