Puerto Rico Fuel Plant Seeks Modest Zone Expansion
Published Date: 2/21/2025
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Puerto Rico Energy LLC wants to make their fuel facility at Luis Munoz Marin Airport bigger by adding 0.85 acres to their current Foreign-Trade Zone site in Carolina, Puerto Rico. This expansion is part of Foreign-Trade Zone 7 and won’t change production rules or costs right now. People have until April 2, 2025, to share their thoughts before the decision moves forward.
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