[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 38 (Wednesday, February 26, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10765-10768]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-04224]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Foreign-Trade Zones Board

[B-18-2014]


Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 247--Erie, Pennsylvania; Notification of 
Proposed Production Activity, GE Transportation, (Locomotives, Off-
Highway Vehicles and Motors/Engines), Lawrence Park and Grove City, 
Pennsylvania

    GE Transportation submitted a notification of proposed production 
activity to the FTZ Board for its facilities in Lawrence Park and Grove 
City, Pennsylvania within Subzones 247A and 247B. The notification 
conforming to the requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 
CFR 400.22) was received on February 14, 2014.
    GE Transportation already has authority to produce locomotives; 
off-highway vehicle wheels, inverters and brake systems; components, 
spare parts and subassemblies for locomotives and off-highway vehicles; 
drill equipment; marine equipment; stationary equipment; diesel 
locomotive engines; engine turbo chargers; power assemblies; other 
engine assemblies; and, engine components and spare parts within 
Subzones 247A and 247B. The current request would add finished products 
and foreign status materials/components to the scope of authority. 
Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), additional FTZ authority would be limited 
to the specific foreign-status materials/components and specific 
finished products described in the submitted notification (as described 
below) and subsequently authorized by the FTZ Board.
    Production under FTZ procedures could exempt GE Transportation from 
customs duty payments on the foreign status materials/components used 
in export production. On its domestic sales, GE Transportation would be 
able to choose the duty rates during customs entry procedures that 
apply to the finished products in the existing scope of authority as 
well as: Tank assemblies; tank reservoirs; waste receptacles; head 
hitters; wiper arm mounting assemblies; wiper blades; wiper arms; 
blades; brass heater cylinders; air horn tubes; high pressure nozzles; 
wiper connecting rods; heating elements; photodiscs; armatures; ringer 
bells; wiper arm bases; and, motors (duty rate ranges from duty-free to 
4%) for the foreign status materials/components noted below and in the 
existing scope of authority. Customs duties also could possibly be 
deferred or reduced on foreign status production equipment.
    The materials/components sourced from abroad include: Salt; sodium 
bentonite powder; plaster of Paris; concrete mix; petroleum-based 
engine oil; lube oil; lubricating oil; petroleum jelly paste; corrosive 
preventative solvent; nitrogen cartridges; compressed nitrogen; carbon 
dioxide tire suppression; magnesium hydroxide; aluminum oxide; beta 
alumina powder; boehmite--aluminum hydroxide; sodium fluoride; aluminum 
chloride; sodium iodide; ferrous sulphide; sodium carbonate powder; 
saline solution; lithium hydroxide; bidistilled water; vinyl toluene; 
solvent and

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thinners; paint solvent; acetone; polycarbonate acid; first aid kits; 
preps based on carbon black; silica/borsilicate powder; acrylic and 
vinyl paints and varnishes; non-aqueous paints and varnishes; mastics; 
caulking compounds; rubber glaziers' putty; writing inks and other 
inks; organic composite solvents; cleaning fluids; bearing oil 
lubricants; contact grease; petroleum lubricants; lithium soap grease; 
molytec silicone lubricants; synthetic bearing grease; polyethylene 
glycol 400; adhesives; sealants; neoprene rubber adhesive sealants; 
epoxy adhesives; epoxy resins; signaling flares; red flares; brazing 
flux; solder flux; antox pickling paste; rust preventative lubricants; 
rust inhibiting compounds; monoammonium phosphates; fire extinguishing 
chemical agents; liquid tempilaq trichloroethelen; heavy-duty 
degreasers; engine cleaners; polyurethane activator catalysts; 
activators; refractory glue; sodium hexametaphosphate; liquid polymers; 
epoxy kits; epoxy; emersion epoxy; fiberglass tape; varnish; silicone 
fluid; liquid silicone; plastic tubing; PVC, plastic and plastic-
threaded pipes; phenlolic tubes; thermoset plastic tubes; hose 
assemblies; hoses; tubes; Teflon[supreg] hoses; heat shrink tube 
sleeves; polyolefin heat shrink tubes; nylon tubes; flexible plastic 
hoses; nylon plastic pipes; vinyl floor mats; floor mats; console mats; 
non-skid mats; 3MTM walkway tape; Teflon[supreg] strips; 
seal plastic; insulators; indicator plates; plastic non-adhesive 
labels; lexan plastic lens strips; reverser sliders; tapes; cloth and 
treated glass cloth; thermal insulation; polyurethane foam; polyfoam 
insulation; plastic toilet seats; shipping containers; plastic shipping 
containers plastic canisters; plastic bags; plastic trays; light 
palettes; polyethylene inserts; scour pads; toilet dispenser covers; 
zinc-plated door handles; paper sheet holders; crew pack holders; 
operator cab card holders; plastic knobs; neoprene raw materials; 
rubber tape; NBR/PVC thermal insulation; neoprene protection blankets; 
rubber insulation strips; rubber hoses; radiator hoses; coolant hoses; 
Dacron[supreg]-reinforced rubber hoses; sand hoses; hoses; water hoses; 
insul ducts; V-belts; rubber belts; cog belts; rubber V-belts; rubber 
matting; floor cab material; window weather seals; rubber gaskets; 
plastic trunks and suitcases; aluminum cases; steel tool chests; steel 
tool boxes; tool carrying cases; veneer panels; blocks; wood crates; 
shipping crates; wood shipping skids; wooden crates; locomotive 
cribbing; wood studs; locomotive engine diesel covers; wood lead 
clamps; wood stop blocks; wood trays; battery liner blocks; corprene 
oil gaskets; gaskets; fuel sight gaskets; bearing housing gaskets; cork 
gaskets; paper towels; paper cloth; thermal paper rolls; cellulose 
towels; disposable towels; kim tech wipes; corrugated cardboard boxes; 
paperboard boxes; cardboard boxes; labels; paper gaskets; paper 
catalogs; paper documents; user manuals; paper instruction sheets; 
paperback books; hardcover books; photocopies; engineering drawings; 
wiring schematics; plastic decals; business cards; locotrol system 
catalogs; catalogs; twine; felt wicks; paper insulation; ropes; safety 
nets; polypropylene nets; cotton cording; insulating fitting; duct 
tape; flexible duct hoses; neoprene polyester fabric hoses; rayon V-
belts; curtains; sacks and bags for packing; web slings; protective 
pads; cloth bags; hard hats; stones; abrasive cleaning discs; grinding 
wheel stones; emery discs; resurfacing stones; grinders; brush seaters; 
abrasive paper; polishing paper sets; sequin epoxy resin paper; alumina 
fiber insulation modules; polycrystalline alumina fiber mats; 
locomotive insulation stone wool; insulating wool; inorganic silicates 
thermal insulation; air brake washers; exhaust gas flange gaskets; 
intumescent fire seals; graphite gaskets; grafoil gaskets; TCB alumina 
spacers; beta alumina space tubes; alumina rods; beta alumina tubes; 
pressing ceramic rings; ceramic gaskets; ceramic sheets; glass tubes; 
glassing; sliding glass; mirrors; reflective mirrors; inspection 
mirrors; indicator lamp glass lenses; glass tubes; frosted light glass; 
lenses; glass lenses; converse lenses; glass beads; fiberglass cords; 
fiberglass insulation material; glastic sheets; fiberglass insulation; 
heat blankets; insulation strips; fiberglass cloth; glass tape; 
fiberglass nuts and rods; brazing pieces; ballasts; iron powder; alloy 
steel raw plates; raw steel plates; raw steel sheets; steel; steel wear 
plates; steel plates; steel rods; threaded bars; round steel bars; 
wires; channel steel; steel angles; wire steel bindings; stainless 
steel sheets; locking wires; locking wire steel wires; steel wires; 
carbon steel sheets; round bars; mounting angles; steel angles; clamps; 
steel rail clamps; stainless steel tubes and pipes; steel alloy pipes; 
cold drawn steel pipes; steel tubes; pipes; oil pipes; rectangular 
steel pipes; spacer threaded steel pipes; steel flanges; stainless 
steel sleeves and pipe fittings; bridge steel foundation; structural 
steel; steel cantilever masts; reservoirs; main air reservoirs; 
locomotive tanks; retaining wires; steel mesh screens; journals; 
connecting links; handbrake chain assemblies; chain steel links; steel 
staples; wood screws; J-hook screws; self-tapping screws; steel rivets; 
stainless steel pins; springs; hot air blowers; steel waste 
receptacles; stainless steel sinks; folding locomotive sinks; toilet 
seat arrangements; toilet water tanks; followers; steel shackles; 
forged steel rings; steel handrail clamps; end rings; steel binding 
wires; copper wire, bars and raw materials; brass coils; disks; copper 
foil tape and tubes; rapid unloader copper tubes; copper tubing; 
fitting nipples; copper pins; escutcheon brass pins; brass rivets; 
brass toggle bolts; copper retaining rings; adjustable screws; brass 
machine screws; brass locking nits; nuts; copper studs; brass studs; 
double ended screws; cartridges; bronze rings; threaded copper inserts; 
chains; nickel granules; nickel powder; nickel alloy wire and strips; 
aluminum powder, flakes, pipes and angles; mute aluminum panels; 
aluminum plates and base plates; damping sheets; electric marker tape; 
aluminum doors, door assemblies, roof panels and floor panels; aluminum 
casks, drums, cans and rivets; pop rivets; lead wire, stamps and seals; 
zinc elbows and couplings; hand spring brakes; hole saws; aluminum slot 
files; slip joint pliers; tool sets; needle nose pliers; pipe cutters; 
wrenches; adapters; wrench sets; nut drives; ratchet sets; sockets; 
hammers; screwdrivers; piston holding tools; caulking gun nozzles; hand 
brake tool kits; gear puller sets; tool sets; hand tool sets; tool 
bags; dies; die sets; drill taps, inserts and bits; cobalt drill bit 
sets; drill driver bits; carbide end mills; cutter end mills; file 
segments; keys; steel castors; pneumatic cylinder raising cylinder 
assemblies; gas spring cylinders; dashpots; staples; signaling bells; 
locomotive clappers; air horn bells; clevis; lube oil inlet covers; 
outer steel seals; brazing heads; brazing head holders; piping diesel 
fuel lines; intake rotators; main governors; cylinder heads; camshaft 
covers; strongback castings; cylinder jackets; air intake manifolds; 
diesel engine orifices; rotators; vibration dampers; oil pans; pipe 
assemblies; piston crowns; diffusers; water discharge headers; exhaust 
manifolds; piston skirts; manifold blocks; piston pins; alignment 
rings; push rods; crankcase door assemblies; power assemblies; art rod 
assemblies; valve seats; rocker arm assemblies; high pressure fuel 
lines; diesel heads; rocker assemblies; strongbacks; crankcases; 
cylinder liners; engine fuel lines; fuel header assemblies; frame 
assemblies; nozzle rings; fire suppression system gas charge motors; 
cylinders; hydraulic motor

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assemblies; pneumatic actuators; air brake cylinders; hydraulic pumps; 
lube oil engine measuring pumps; pumps; vacuum pumps; air compressor or 
reciprocating pumps; scroll compressors; hand-operated pumps; global 
signaling fans; distance adapters; spinel liners; kiln feeder tubes; 
reflectors; polyester boots; spinnel discs; fresh air intakes; chest 
freezers; aftercoolers; air dryers; marine engine radiators; roll 
compactor steel cylinders; water filters; net filters; chlorinators; 
water tank screen assemblies; filter assemblies; sleeve assemblies; 
inlet drain valve piping kits; cover assemblies; cartridge weight 
scales; air guns; mechanical jacks; trolley hoists; universal joints; 
socket adapters; pneumatic barring over tools; hydraulic main bearing 
wrenches; hydraulic pump kits; pinion pullers; pin removal tools; 
tubing; connectors; puller clamp plates; credit card acceptors; 
automated fare collection systems; laptop computers; toughbooks; 
tablets; embedded controllers; desktop computers; network servers; 
processor servers; CPU embedded programmable servers; embedded box PCs; 
LCD monitors--keyboard enclosures; computer boards; floppy disks; 
encryption keys; network interface connectors; rocketport interface 
units; USB to RS-422 adapters; memory chip programmers; handheld 
barcode scanners; bank note validators; PCB cards; timer boards; 
electronic integrated circuits; sand traps; copper spring guides; air 
horns; locomotive air horns; heat sink cleaning systems; fire 
protection kits; fire protection hoses; locomotive heater assemblies; 
head tensioners; hydraulic presses; needle roller bearings; bearing 
inserts; gasket kits; O-ring kits; ball valve repair kits; steel oil 
seals; AC motors; motor assemblies; DC motor units; cab heater motors; 
spring charging motors; 3-phase AC motors; AC traction motors; 
evaporation motors; alternators; generator sets; diesel engine units; 
AC generator sets; transformers; magnets; magnet mounts; magnetic 
hardware trays; lithium batteries; battery maintenance kits; DGS 
downhole battery packs; closure caps; battery grates; current 
collectors; Ni-CD batteries; Ni-CD battery kits; C9 battery packs; 
nickel cadmium batteries; OCU finish batteries; lithium ion batteries; 
sodium hydride batteries; UPS batteries; metal halide batteries; 
storage batteries; sodium halide batteries; steel battery vents; 
battery vent caps; industrial vacuums; shop vacuums; solenoid switches; 
emergency lights; induction heaters; pinion heaters; resistance 
welders; resistance brazing tongs; water heater assemblies; drain valve 
heaters; immersion heaters; electric hot plates; heating elements; 
resistance panel heaters; heat blankets; brake resistors; heat 
resistance panels; telecom heaters; mica panel heaters; smart 
telephones; Ethernet base units; amplifiers; blank CDs; flash memory 
drives; flash cards; diagnostic boards; tags; solid state storage; 
solid state drove cartridges; cameras; radar sensors; LCR remote 
radios; operational control remotes; remote control units; radios; CRT 
monitors; LCD monitors; antennae; GPS simulation boards; GPS-RIM PCBs; 
rail safety electrologic; railroad traffic safety cases; HXP-3 crossing 
processors; VHLC systems; enclosures; cab signal generators; sure climb 
system-fall arrestors; PCB input-output; aluminum UCH LCR enclosures; 
cab signaling system PCBs; lamp driver modules; aluminum covers; SCX 
card guides; PCB processors; logic PCBs; alarms; fire suppression 
detectors; fire alarm modules; heatsink; connection assemblies; 
silicone keypads; capacitors; tantalum capacitors; resistors; panels; 
resistor kits; snubber assemblies; rheiostats; potentiometers; 
varistors; resistor holders; base supports; copper resistor plates; 
potentiometer adjusters; PCBs; impregnated plastic boards; fuses; load 
bank fuses; circuit protectors; knife switches; 60A interrupters; 
voltage isolators; ground blocks; surge protectors; spark arrestors; 
circuit breakers; breaker backdoors; motor starter panels; sockets; 
fittings; lamp holders; lamp assemblies; coaxial connector sets; 
connectors; magnetic antenna mounts; crimp rings; motor control 
modules; motor control panels; compressor motor panels; steel 
electronic cases; case assemblies; fiberglass consoles; control group 
weldments; case weldments; weldments; receptacle enclosures; locotrol 
panel assemblies; panels; VHLC PCBs; translator input/output PCBs; 
lamps; headlights; filament bulbs; locomotive shutter assemblies; 
headlight box assemblies; globe guards; zener diodes; locomotive 
electrical kits; NPN transistors; transistors; silicone transistors; 
unmounted transistors; white light assemblies; 120VAC pilot lights; LED 
lamps; digital isolators; quartz oscillators; LED lens holders; IGBT 
module housings; IGBT housing covers; LED retaining rings; gate drive 
circuits; shields; bases; line driver integrated circuits; 
microprocessors; covers; electronic CPU control units; VIM processors; 
CPU circuit cards; SRAM memory cards; SDRAM IC, SRAM memory cards 
integrated circuit amplifiers; gate array integrated circuits; PHE 
outlet pipe assemblies; analog IC; voltage-regulator, power-management 
and programmable-logic IC; integrated circuits; contactor tips for 
controllers; axle pulse generators; HXP-3 PCB assemblies; signal 
generator subtone converters; speed sensors; turbo speed sensors; 
sensors; traction motor speed sensors; axle generators; current 
transducers; magnetic pickup sensors; serial data boards; memory 
modules; copper winding wires; winding wire magnets; coaxial cables; 
cables; antenna cables; locomotive wire harnesses; kablo cables; 
harnesses; AESS kits; auxiliary light arrangement conduit assemblies; 
telecommunications cables; CMU Ethernet cables; telephone cables; 
arcnet-ethernet cables; conductors; cable displays; carbon brushes; 
filter brush kits; carbon brush generators; brushes; traction motor 
brushes; insulation sleeving; insulator bushing; electrical bushing; 
insulation; electrical insulators; insulator mica blocks; splice piece 
insulators; insulator kits; plastic insulators; ceramic insulator 
leads; thermal pad insulators; ceramic bushings; ferrite chokes; 
insulator assemblies; mica insulation; insulating shields; fiberglass 
guards; glastic insulators; insulating collars; mica insulating plates; 
insulator fittings; mica insulation segments; U-piece insulated 
fittings; diesel electric locomotives; evolution locomotives; truck 
assemblies; locomotive truck frames; locomotive axles; axles; flex 
couplers; steek pins; coupler release levers; knuckles; draft gear 
assemblies; coupler wear plates; couplers; yokes; spacers; hubs; gears; 
steel yaw dampeners; machined castings; draft gear links; wear plates; 
brass couplings; crossing gate kits; gate rail kits; mounting kits; 
cantilever gates; CTS-2 switch machines; railway cantilevers; signal 
masts; rack interfaces; tempo system output boards; cantilever arms; 
gate mechanism assemblies; railway gate arms; CTS-2 steel plates; 
retarder assemblies; OHV brake retarders; OHV transmissions; AC 
motorized wheels; torque tubes; brake hubs; locomotive transmissions; 
carrier castings; OHV carrier assemblies; hub cap kits; longitudinal 
shafts; ring end torque tubes; truck steel plugs; ring end steel 
forgings; steel carts; tool cart kits; steel casters; laser quartz 
lenses; optical lens caps; display enhancement filters; plastic, 
mounted and locomotive lenses; optical pulse generators; boroscopes; 
pulse generators; meteorological psychrometers; air flow indicators; 
drill fixtures; vinyl stencils; carbide scribers; digital micrometers; 
inside micrometers; hand-held caliper gauges; Vernier calipers; turbo 
internal micrometers;

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digital micrometers; micrometer sets; tape measures; grind gauges; 
valve checker tools; standard rulers; digital check gauges; metric 
scales; feeler gauges; handle line up gauges; oxygen masks; water 
temperature gauges; manifold temperature sensors; digital pyrometer 
kits; cable sensor kits; fire protection kits; thermal spot detectors; 
thermal spot sensors; electrical thermo-hygrometers; wireless weather 
stations; motor bearing detectors; barometers; PCB sensors; HWB 
thermometers; thermal scanner assemblies; HWD pyroelectric detectors; 
scanner covers; thermowell fittings; aluminum brackets; tube alignment 
fixtures; HWB cabinets; sensor brackets; aluminum panels; battery 
trays; coolant level sensor kits; fuel tank monitors; fuel level 
electrical sensors; fuel gauges; fuel tank control units; melt level 
indicators; electric fuel monitoring panels; water-fuel sensors; 
optical level sensors; dip sticks; pressure sensors; pressure 
indicators; air pressure gauges; air pressure transducers; MR1 sensors; 
engine fuel transducers; lube oil pressure sensors; NoX sensors; 
pneumatic air brake modules; transducer assemblies; flow meters; metal 
debris sensors; gas flow meters; digital manometers; pressure line 
adaptors; fuel condition sensor mounts; fuel gauge covers; fuel sensor 
pipe assemblies; NH3 gas analyzers; oxygen level gas analyzers; digital 
gas analyzers; spot sensors; carbide dioxide analyzers; soot sensors; 
leak detectors; battery spectrometers; spectrum monitors; balometer 
kits; dissolved solids meters; data viewer sensor kits; stations; 
manifolds; digital hybrid interfaces; heated sample lines; power flow 
meters; load electrical meters; RPM gauges; fitbits; SWC RCI wheel 
sensors; high speed counters; train odometers; hub odometers; RPM 
sensors; wheel counter kits; digital odometers; speedometers; speed 
sensors; speed indicators; engine speed sensors; wheel sensors; 
tachometer sensors; diesel sensors; locomotive converter speed 
indicator boards; handheld tachometers; amplifier isolation panels; 
speed signal amplifiers; clamping rings; speedometer modules; odometer 
plates; multimeters; digital, handheld and fluke multimeters; dart 
digital display units; fluke digital multimeters; locomotive ammeters; 
analog meters; relay-reset limitors; load meters; power brake ammeters; 
feedback modules; current module event recorders; current monitors; 
brake current ammeters; digital ammeters; voltmeters; floe meter 
monitors; test boxes; locotrol test fixtures; current transducers; amp 
loadmeters; strain gauges; circuit monitoring modules; AC current 
probes; copper shunts; locomotive ground detection panels; flash-over 
protection panels; data acquisition units; electrical impulse panels; 
digital ohmmeters; transductors; AC data loggers; high voltage testers; 
megohm testers; lon circuit boards; electronic system periodic testers; 
spectrum analyzers; hipot test stations; electromagnetic test kits; 
arbitrary waveform generators; voltage measuring boards; distance 
sensors; laser motion sensors; electronic levels; torque wrench 
testers; valve seat seal tests; event recorder modules; function 
modules; cards; serial cards; ring taper gauges; HAS detector probes; 
modules; tester interface boards; dial indicator contact points; 
aluminum enclosures; system temperature sensors; testing panels; 
thermostat remotes; heater thermostats; voltage regulator 240V scoop; 
AC control boards; mini-regulators; thermostat seals; hour meters; PCB 
timer train separation displays; vital timers; time delay modules; 
timers; hour meter brackets; seat swivels; locomotive seats; swivel 
seats; seat cushion assemblies; air adjust seats; folding seats; tool 
stools; back seat protectors; arm rests; pedestal seats; storage racks; 
computer steel shelves; steel shelves; aluminum cases; mounting arms; 
steel shelf brackets; pillows and cushions; cab lights; wall lighting 
fixtures; lamp fixtures; locomotive switch kits; headlight enclosures; 
ditch light assemblies; warning lights; lamp glass globes; lexan 
lenses; LED light assembly gaskets; diffusers; light fixture lenses; 
support steel; ditch light housings; lens door assemblies; headlight 
shell; lamp shades; dome light panels; doors; aluminum houses; 
instrument houses; steel wayside houses; pipe wire brushes; wire 
brushes; paint pens; and, electric ignition units (duty rate ranges 
from duty-free to 20%). The request indicates that inputs classified 
under HTSUS Chapter 32 and HTSUS Subheadings 4202.12, 5207.10, 5602.90, 
5603.94, 5607.50, 5608.19, 5609.00, 5806.31, 5909.00, 5910.00, 6303.92, 
6305.20, 6307.90, 7019.19, 7019.51, and 9404.90 will be admitted to the 
zone in privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41), thereby precluding 
inverted tariff benefits on such items.
    Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions 
shall be addressed to the Board's Executive Secretary at the address 
below. The closing period for their receipt is April 7, 2014.
    A copy of the notification will be available for public inspection 
at the Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, 
Room 21013, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20230-0002, and in the ``Reading Room'' section of the 
Board's Web site, which is accessible via www.trade.gov/ftz.
    For further information, contact Elizabeth Whiteman at 
[email protected] or (202) 482-0473.

    Dated: February 20, 2014.
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-04224 Filed 2-25-14; 8:45 am]
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