Abbott wants FTZ approval for Texas diagnostic gadgets

2026-20774, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 16, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Yazaki North America, Inc.; (Stamped Copper Terminals); Petoskey, Michigan

Yazaki North America wants to start making stamped copper terminals at their Petoskey, Michigan plant using special foreign materials with lower or no import duties. This change could save money on materials like copper and steel alloys, but some parts still face tariffs. People have until November 18, 2026, to share their thoughts before the plan gets the green light.

2026-20776, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 50, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Sanyo Denki America, Inc.; (Cooling, Servo, and Power Systems and Assemblies); Torrance, California

Sanyo Denki America in Torrance, California, wants to start making cooling, servo, and power system parts inside Foreign-Trade Zone 50. This means they can use certain imported materials with lower or no import taxes, helping them save money and speed up production. The government is reviewing this plan, which could boost local manufacturing and keep prices competitive.

2026-20775, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 40, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Norman Noble Company Inc.; (Implantable Medical Devices); Highland Heights, Ohio

Norman Noble Company in Highland Heights, Ohio, wants to start making implantable medical devices using some imported materials with special trade benefits under Foreign-Trade Zone 40. This move could save money on import duties for parts like tungsten plates and stainless steel tubes. Public comments are open until November 18, 2026, so anyone interested can share their thoughts before the plan moves forward.

2026-20253, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 75; Authorization of Production Activity; Essai, Inc.; (Semiconductor Test Equipment); Chandler, Arizona

Essai, Inc. in Chandler, Arizona, got the green light to make semiconductor test equipment inside Foreign-Trade Zone 75. This means they can produce their high-tech gear with special trade benefits, helping them save money and speed up operations. The approval was finalized on September 28, 2026, so Essai can start or continue their work without any extra delays.

2026-20254, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 45; Authorization of Limited Production Activity; Qorvo US, Inc.; (Semiconductor Wafers and Modules); Hillsboro, Oregon

Qorvo US, Inc. in Hillsboro, Oregon got the green light to start limited production of semiconductor wafers and modules in Foreign-Trade Zone 45. This means they can use some imported parts with special rules for two years, helping them save money and speed up manufacturing. The approval came after a careful review and public input, so it’s official and ready to roll!

2026-20261, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 153; Authorization of Limited Production Activity; CMS Circuits, Inc.; (Electronic Manufacturing Services in Aerospace, Industrial, and Medical Applications); Murrieta, California

CMS Circuits, Inc. in Murrieta, California, got the green light to start limited production of electronic parts for aerospace, industrial, and medical uses inside Foreign-Trade Zone 153. This means they can bring in certain fiber optic bundles under special foreign status, but only for two years. The City of San Diego and local businesses will benefit from this move, which could boost local manufacturing and trade.

Previous: 2026-15998, Public Water System Supervision Program Revision Approvals for the States of Indiana and Illinois

Notice is hereby given that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the State of Indiana's revisions to its Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) Program under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) for revisions to four National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWRs): the Ground Water Rule (GWR), Lead and Copper Rule--Short Term Revisions (LCR-STR), Long-Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2 ESWTR), and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (Stage 2 D/DBPR). The EPA has determined that the State of Indiana's PWSS program regulations and the revisions thereto are no less stringent than the above corresponding federal regulations and thus give the Indiana Department of Environmental Management primary enforcement responsibility for the GWR, LCR-STR, LT2 ESWTR, and Stage 2 D/DBPR. Notice is also hereby given that the EPA has approved the State of Illinois' revisions to its PWSS program under SDWA for adoption of the Filter Backwash Recycling Rule (FBRR). The EPA has determined that the State of Illinois' PWSS Program regulations and the revisions thereto are no less stringent than the NPDWR and thus give the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency primary enforcement responsibility for the FBRR. These determinations on the Indiana and Illinois requests for approval of such primacy enforcement responsibility shall take effect in accordance with procedures described below, subject to timely substantial requests for public hearing. This approval action does not extend to public water systems in Indian Country. By approving this revision, the EPA does not intend to affect the rights of federally recognized Indian Tribes in either Indiana or Illinois, nor does it intend to limit existing rights of either the State of Indiana or the State of Illinois.

Next: 2026-16000, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 45, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Ascentec Engineering, LLC; (Semiconductor Equipment Precision Parts, Assemblies, and Production Kits); Tualatin and Dallas, Oregon