<h1>Suspension of input-output norms for lead-acid battery plate manufacture; applicants must determine input proportions and match imports</h1> Standard input-output norms for manufacture of plates for lead-acid storage batteries specify allowable input ratios: pure lead 1.02 kg per kg of export product; antimonial lead alloy 1.02 kg/kg; Vanislperse (lignin) 1.04 kg/kg; fiber (CA flock), tubular bags, and cork powder on net-to-net basis. These norms were suspended by a public notice dated 03-05-2024. Determination of proportions of inputs for resultant products is required, and applicants must ensure imported goods match those used or required in the exported product.