Rule 2 Sep 2025 trade regulations, national security, export controls, syria, business expansion

🌍Impact of Relaxed Export Controls for Businesses in Syria

In this final rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) makes changes to the Syria export control measures under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), consistent with Executive Order (E.O.) 14312, Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions, which directed the removal of sanctions on Syria. This final rule relaxes the EAR's existing restrictions on exports and reexports to Syria of items subject to the EAR by making the following changes: revising certain restrictive license application review policies that had applied to most items subject to the EAR to be more favorable; expanding existing license exceptions to apply to Syria; and adding new license exceptions for Syria, including for EAR99 items.

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Notice 29 Aug 2025 compliance, puerto rico, economic development, foreign-trade zones, business expansion

🌍Application for Expansion of Foreign-Trade Zone 163 in Ponce, PR

The Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received an application from CODEZOL, C.D. to reorganize and expand Foreign-Trade Zone 163 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The proposed changes include expanding Site 1 at the Port of Ponce and removing Site 6 from the zone, allowing for further investment and development in the area. Public comments on the application are invited.

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Notice 15 Aug 2025 compliance, regulation, banking, federal reserve, financial services, business expansion, edge corporation

🏦Federal Reserve Approval Process for Edge Corporations Explained

This notice announces the applications submitted for the establishment of Edge Corporations under Section 25A of the Federal Reserve Act. It outlines the public comment process, associated regulatory oversight, and specific institutions seeking to expand their banking operations. The notice emphasizes the importance of compliance with the outlined regulations and the implications of public comments on the approval process.

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Notice 13 Aug 2025 regulatory compliance, economic development, foreign-trade zone, texas, business expansion

📦Application for Expansion of Foreign-Trade Zone 12 in Texas

The Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board is evaluating an application to reorganize and expand the service area of Foreign-Trade Zone 12 in McAllen, Texas, to include Willacy County. This expansion aims to enhance flexibility for businesses and improve service availability in the region. Public comments are invited until October 14, 2025.

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Notice 15 Jul 2025 environmental impact, usda, utah, business expansion, brian head resort, resort development

🎿USDA Seeks Input on Brian Head Resort Expansion Environmental Impact

The USDA Forest Service is preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Brian Head Resort Expansion. Brian Head Resort Recreation 1, LLC (BHR) has submitted a proposal to the Dixie National Forest (DNF) to pursue approval of projects identified within BHR's 2023 Master Development Plan (MDP). The DNF is considering this proposal and is initiating the preparation of an EIS to analyze and disclose the potential environmental effects of the proposed projects (proposed action). The Planning Administrative Reviews & Litigation System number is 65965.

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Notice 18 Jun 2025 compliance, regulation, foreign-trade zone, new jersey, business expansion, phillips 66

📦Application for Expansion of Foreign-Trade Zone 49 in New Jersey

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received an application from the Port Authority of NY and NJ to expand Subzone 49E for Phillips 66 Company in Linden, New Jersey. This expansion will include a new site without affecting the existing production authority. Public comments are invited regarding the application.

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Notice 13 May 2025 foreign-trade zones, energy sector, puerto rico, business expansion, economic development

⚡Approval for Expansion of Subzone 7F for Puerto Rico Energy LLC

The Department of Commerce has approved the expansion of Subzone 7F for Puerto Rico Energy LLC located in Carolina, Puerto Rico. This decision, processed in accordance with the Foreign-Trade Zones Act, adheres to the activation limits set by the FTZ Board and invites public comments regarding the expansion.

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Notice 21 Apr 2025 regulatory approval, foreign-trade zones, business expansion, carpinteria, california, rincon power

🏭Approval of Subzone Status for Rincon Power, LLC in Carpinteria, CA

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has approved subzone status for Rincon Power, LLC in Carpinteria, California. This approval, granted under the FTZ Act, allows Rincon Power to benefit from specific regulatory and tax advantages associated with operating in a designated Foreign-Trade Zone. The decision follows a comprehensive review process.

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Notice 11 Feb 2025 economic development, foreign-trade zones, business expansion, swagelok company, regulatory approval, ohio

📦Approval of Subzone Expansion for Swagelok Company in Ohio

The Department of Commerce, through the Foreign-Trade Zones Board, approved the expansion of Subzone 40I for Swagelok Company located in Solon, Ohio. The expansion is part of a process that allows for enhanced operations under the FTZ regulations, promoting economic development in the region.

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