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G u i d e l i n e s f o r G e n e r a l - P u r p o s e Z o n e A p p l i c a t i o n s (See Note 1)
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Letter of transmittal should be currently dated and signed by an
authorized officer of the corporation and bear a corporate seal.
Executive Summary shall briefly describe:
- type of corporation (applicant) and legal authority to make application
- type of zone authority being requested
- proposed zone site and facilities and the larger project of which the zone is a part
- project background
- relationship of zone project to the community's economic development plans
- plans for operating and financing zone
- additional pertinent information
Exhibit 1 - Legal Authority to Apply
- certified copy of state enabling legislation regarding FTZ's
- the sections of the grantee's charter (or organization papers) that are pertinent to FTZs, along with evidence of current standing
- certified copy of resolution authorizing the official signing of the application
Exhibit 2 - Site Description
- description of proposed site(s) and appropriate legal descriptions, and legal jurisdiction in which site is located
(if multiple sites, include site labels for the information)
- larger project of which the zone is a part
- U.S. Customs port of entry adjacency requirement (See Note 2)
- description of facilities and services
- description of existing or proposed site qualifications
- description of current activities
- description of transportation services and facilities
- possibilities and plans for expansion
Exhibit 3 - Operation and Financing
- site ownership and applicant's right to use (alternatively, indication owner will make site available for zone use)
- operational plan
- facilities/physical security/Customs automated system
- plans for financing capital and operating costs
- estimated time schedule for construction and activation
Exhibit 4 - Economic Justification
- community's economic goals and objectives
- overall economic plan, indicating role zone project will play in plan
- economic profile of the community (discuss dominant sectors in terms of percentage of employment/income, area resources and problems, economic imbalances, unemployment rates, area foreign trade statistics, and area port facilities and transportation networks)
- role, objective, and justification for zone project
- justification for each site
- economic impact of zone project
- environmental impact (each site)
- status of local zoning and land use permits/issues
- will the use of FTZ procedures significantly change the physical aspects of the plant or site, or existing/proposed operations?
- is FTZ status/use of FTZ procedures a requirement or pre-condition for construction or activity at the site(s)?
- statement that applicant is aware that FTZ status would not exempt any site or party (e.g., operators or users) from any Federal, state or local environmental requirements
- need for zone services in the area citing evidence of a general need as well as specific need (include letters expressing interest in zone project)
- description of proposed manufacturing/processing operations (see subzone guidelines if appropriate)
Exhibit 5 - Maps
- local state map indicating location of zone site(s)
- (Note that geodetic map is no longer required provided a substitute map with street-level detail that identifies location of site is provided.)
- blueprints of zone site showing zone boundaries in red with dimensions and metes and bounds
- The original application may contain full-sized maps, all copies must contain legible, letter-sized (8 1/2" X 11") reductions
Note 1:
- See 15 CFR §400, Sections 400.24, 400.25, 400.26 and 400. 31 of the Board's regulations for the basic application requirements.
See also, Section 400.29 regarding application filing fees.
-Copies: 8 copies plus original.
Note 2:
- Adjacency Requirement - The FTZ Act and Regulations require that zone sites be within or adjacent to a U.S. Customs port of entry,
as listed and defined in part 101 of the Customs Service regulations (19 CFR §101.3).
The adjacency requirement can be satisfied if one of the following factors is met:
- The zone or subzone site is within the limits of a Customs port of entry (19 CFR §101.3).
- The zone or subzone site is within 60 statute miles of the outer limits of a Customs port of entry (19 CFR §101.3).
- The zone or subzone site is within 90 minutes' driving time from the outer limits of a Customs port of entry (19 CFR §101.3) as verified by the Customs Service Port Director.
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