Production Activity Not Authorized; Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 116; Valero Energy Corporation on Behalf of The Premcor Refining Group, Inc.; (Renewable Fuels); Port Arthur, Texas

On March 10, 2026, Valero Energy Corporation submitted a notification of proposed production activity on behalf of its affiliate The Premcor Refining Group, Inc. to the FTZ Board for its facility within Subzone 116C, in Port Arthur, Texas.

The notification was processed in accordance with the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR part 400), including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment (91 FR 12341, March 13, 2026). On October 27, 2026, the applicant was notified of the FTZ Board's decision that further review of the activity is warranted. The production activity described in the notification was not authorized. If the applicant wishes to seek authorization for this activity, it will need to submit an application for production authority, pursuant to section 400.23.