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Federal Register #2026-10868
Designation of New Grantee for Foreign-Trade Zone 181 in Akron/Canton, Ohio
Posted
June 01, 2026
Identifier
2026-10868
This notice announces the designation of a new grantee for Foreign-Trade Zone 181 in Akron/Canton, Ohio: - The Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board has appointed the Development Finance Authority of Summit County as the new grantee for FTZ 181 - This replaces the previous grantee, the Northeast Ohio Joint Office of Economic Development - The action is administrative and pertains to the management and oversight of the foreign-trade zone - No procurement of goods or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are referenced in this action - The designation is governed by the Foreign-Trade Zones Act and Board regulations
Description
The Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board has designated a new grantee for Foreign-Trade Zone 181 located in Akron/Canton, Ohio. The notice announces the designation of the Development Finance Authority of Summit County as the new grantee, replacing the previous grantee. The designation is subject to the Foreign-Trade Zones Act and the Board's regulations. This action is in the public interest and follows the application submitted by the Northeast Ohio Joint Office of Economic Development.