Federal Register #B122026

Regulatory Authorization for Eastman Chemical Company to Use Foreign HPDP at FTZ 204B

This notice concerns the authorization of limited production activity for Eastman Chemical Company at Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 204, Subzone 204B, in Kingsport, Tennessee. - Government Buyer: - Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Department of Commerce - OEM/Vendor: - Eastman Chemical Company - Products/Materials: - High purity dissolving wood pulp (HPDP) - Quantity: Up to 75,000 metric tons (foreign status, annual limit) - Used for the production of cellulose acetate fibers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict quantitative limit on foreign-sourced HPDP (75,000 metric tons per year, with annual updates) - Authorization is regulatory, not a procurement solicitation - Activity is governed by the FTZ Act and Board regulations - No procurement of goods or services is being solicited; this is a regulatory approval for production activity within the FTZ.

Description

This notice announces the authorization of limited production activity at Eastman Chemical Company's FTZ 204 in Kingsport, Tennessee, specifically for cellulose acetate fibers. The authorization is subject to the FTZ Act and the Board's regulations, including a quantitative limit on the admission of foreign status high purity dissolving wood pulp (HPDP) of 75,000 metric tons through May 31, 2027. The quantitative limit will be updated annually thereafter. The notification was processed in accordance with FTZ Board regulations and included a public comment period.

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