The Federal Register

Approval for Manufacturing Authority, Imperium Renewables, Inc., (Biodiesel), Aberdeen and Hoquiam, WA

Wed, Jun 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to its authority under the ForeignTrade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a81u), the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order:

WHEREAS, the Port of Grays Harbor, grantee of FTZ 173, has requested manufacturing authority on behalf of Imperium Renewables, Inc. (IRI), within FTZ 173 in Aberdeen and Hoquiam, Washington (FTZ Docket 132007, filed 4/4/2007);

WHEREAS, notice inviting public comment has been given in the Federal Register (72 FR 18203, 4/11/2007);

WHEREAS, the Board adopts the findings and recommendations of the examiner's report, and finds that the requirements of the FTZ Act and Board's regulations would be satisfied, and that approval of the application would be in the public interest if subject to the restriction listed below;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Board hereby grants authority for manufacturing authority within FTZ 173 on behalf of IRI, as described in the application and Federal Register notice, subject to the FTZ Ac

Order No. 1562

Wed, Jun 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Approval of Manufacturing Authority, Within ForeignTrade Zone 38, Spartanburg County, SC, Kittel Supplier USA, Inc., (Automotive Door Trim Components)

Pursuant to its authority under the ForeignTrade Zones Act of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a81u) (the Act), the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order:

WHEREAS, the South Carolina State Ports Authority, grantee of FTZ 38, has requested authority under Section 400.28 (a)(2) of the Board's regulations on behalf of Kittel Supplier USA, Inc., to assemble automotive door trim components under FTZ procedures within FTZ 38 Site 3, Duncan, South Carolina (FTZ Docket 322007, filed 832007);

WHEREAS, notice inviting public comment has been given in the Federal Register (72 FR 45219, 8132007);

WHEREAS, the Board adopts the findings and recommendations of the examiner's report, and finds that the requirements of the FTZ Act and the Board's regulations are satisfied, and that approval of the application is in

Order No. 1565

Wed, Jun 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Expansion of ForeignTrade Zone 155, Calhoun and Victoria

Counties, Texas, Area

Pursuant to its authority under the ForeignTrade Zones Act of June, 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a81u), the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order:

WHEREAS, the CalhounVictoria FTZ, Inc., grantee of ForeignTrade Zone 155, submitted an application to the Board for authority to expand its zone to include an additional site located at the Markham salt dome caverns in Markham, Texas (Site 7 11 acres), adjacent to the Port LavacaPoint Comfort Customs and Border Protection port of entry (FTZ Docket 502007, filed 12/14/07);

WHEREAS, notice inviting public comment was given in the Federal Register (72 FR 73314, 12/27/07), and the application has been processed pursuant to the FTZ Act and the Board's regulations; and,

WHEREAS, the Board adopts the findings and recommendations of the examiner's report, and finds that the requirements of the FTZ Act and Board's regulations are sati

Order No. 1563

Wed, Jun 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Grant of Authority for Subzone Status, Sony Electronics Inc., (Audio, Video, Communications and Information Technology Products and Accessories), Romeoville, Illinois

Pursuant to its authority under the ForeignTrade Zones Act, of June 18, 1934, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a81u), the ForeignTrade Zones Board (the Board) adopts the following Order:

WHEREAS, the ForeignTrade Zones Act provides for ''...the establishment... of foreigntrade zones in ports of entry of the United States, to expedite and encourage foreign commerce, and for other purposes,'' and authorizes the ForeignTrade Zones Board to grant to qualified corporations the privilege of establishing foreigntrade zones in or adjacent to U.S. Customs and Border Protection ports of entry;

WHEREAS, the Board's regulations (15 CFR Part 400) provide for the establishment of specialpurpose subzones when existing zone facilities cannot serve the specific use involved, and when the activity results in a significant public benefit and is