California Power Company Seeks Special Trade Zone Status in Carpinteria

2026-12216 — Denial of Production Authority; Foreign-Trade Zone 3; Phillips 66 Company; (Renewable Fuels and By-Products); Rodeo, California

Phillips 66 wanted permission to produce renewable fuels and by-products in a special trade zone in Rodeo, California, but the government said no. This means Phillips 66 can’t use the benefits of the foreign-trade zone for this project, keeping things as they are. The decision was made official in June 2026, affecting the company’s plans and potential cost savings.

2026-12217 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 78, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Petainer Manufacturing USA, Inc.; (Polyethylene Terephthalate Preforms); Columbia, Tennessee

Petainer Manufacturing in Columbia, Tennessee wants to start making special plastic bottle parts using imported materials with lower import taxes inside Foreign-Trade Zone 78. This move could save money on duties for certain plastic raw materials and finished bottles. People have until July 27, 2026, to share their thoughts before the plan gets the green light.

2026-12119 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 41, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Dedicated Computing; (Computer Systems); Waukesha, Wisconsin

Dedicated Computing in Waukesha, Wisconsin wants to start making special industrial computer systems and parts inside Foreign-Trade Zone 41. This means they can bring in certain foreign materials duty-free and save money while building cool tech products. The government got their proposal on June 8, 2026, and if approved, it could speed up production and cut costs for the company.

2026-12073 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 230, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; TN Americas LLC; (Nuclear Fuel Containers); Kernersville, North Carolina

TN Americas LLC wants to start making nuclear fuel containers in Kernersville, North Carolina, using special materials that may have different import duties. This change could save money by using Foreign-Trade Zone rules that reduce or eliminate some taxes on parts. People have until July 27, 2026, to share their thoughts before the plan moves forward.

2026-12104 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 207, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; QubicaAMF Worldwide, LLC; (Bowling Equipment); Mechanicsville, Virginia

QubicaAMF Worldwide in Mechanicsville, Virginia wants to start making bowling gear like pinspotters and ball returns using parts from other countries under special trade rules. This move could save them money on import duties, helping them stay competitive. The government got their request on June 5, 2026, and is reviewing it now.

2026-12075 — Approval of Subzone Status; Fisher BioServices; Frederick, Maryland

Fisher BioServices in Frederick, Maryland just got the green light to become a special subzone under Foreign-Trade Zone 255. This means they can enjoy some cool trade benefits while staying within the 2,000-acre limit of the main zone. The approval happened on June 11, 2026, and it could help boost local business without extra costs or delays.

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The Department of State wants to keep collecting info from overseas schools that get grants, and they’re asking for your thoughts on this for 30 days. If you’re involved with these schools, this is your chance to speak up before the paperwork continues. No big changes or costs yet, just making sure the process stays smooth and clear.

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The U.S. government just took one person off a special blacklist called the SDN List, which means their assets are no longer frozen and they can do business again. This change affects that individual immediately and signals a shift in how sanctions are applied. It’s a big deal for anyone tracking who’s blocked or free to trade in the U.S.