Cosom Sporting Goods, Inc., Thorofare, NJ; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration, 3733 [E5-268]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 26, 2005 / Notices after June 21, 2003, through two years from the date of certification are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–55,108] Cosom Sporting Goods, Inc., Thorofare, NJ; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration On August 25, 2004, the Department issued an Affirmative Determination Regarding Application on Reconsideration applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The notice was published in the Federal Register on September 8, 2004 (69 FR 54318). The Department initially denied Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) to workers of Cosom Sporting Goods, Inc., Thorofare, New Jersey due to the lack of increased imports and the absence of production shift abroad during the relevant period. The initial investigation found that the subject company was purchased by another company and that all production was shifted domestically. During the reconsideration investigation, the Department requested additional information from the subject company and conducted a new customer survey. The survey revealed increased customer reliance upon imports during the relevant period. In accordance with section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department herein presents the results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) for older workers. In order for the Department to issue a certification of eligibility to apply for ATAA, the group eligibility requirements of section 246 of the Trade Act must be met. The Department has determined in this case that the requirements of section 246 have been met. A significant number of workers at the firm are age 50 or over and possess skills that are not easily transferable. Competitive conditions within the industry are adverse. Conclusion After careful review of the facts obtained in the investigation, I determine that there were increased imports of articles that are like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject firm or subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: All workers of Cosom Sporting Goods, Inc., Thorofare, New Jersey who became totally or partially separated from employment on or VerDate jul<14>2003 19:33 Jan 25, 2005 Jkt 205001 Signed in Washington, DC this 11th day of January, 2005. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E5–268 Filed 1–25–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W 56,173] Durable Ralph, Inc.; Harrison, Arkansas; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on November 16, 2004 in response to a petition filed by a State agency representative on behalf of workers at Durable Ralph, Inc., Harrison, Arkansas. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC this 21st day of December 2004. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E5–266 Filed 1–25–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–54,882] Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273) the Department of Labor issued amended certification regarding eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance and negative determination regarding eligibility to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance on May 28, 2004, applicable to workers of Interface Fabrics Elkin, Inc., d/b/a Intek, a subsidiary of Interface, Inc., Aberdeen, PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3733 North Carolina. The notice was published in the Federal Register on June 17, 2004 (69 FR 33942). At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are engaged in the production of furniture fabrics. New information shows that Interface Fabrics Elkin, Inc., d/b/a Intek, a subsidiary of Interface, Inc., became known as Interface Fabrics South at Aberdeen, d/b/a Chatham, following a re-organization in 2003–2004. Workers separated from employment as the subject firm had their wages reported under a separated unemployment insurance (UI) tax account for Interface Fabrics South at Aberdeen, d/b/a Chatham. Accordingly, the Department is amending this certification to properly reflect this matter. The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers of Interface Fabrics Elkin, Inc., d/b/a Intek, a subsidiary of Interface, Inc., now known as Interface Fabrics South at Aberdeen, d/b/a Intek, d/b/a Intek Marketing, d/b/a Chatham who were adversely affected by increased imports. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–54,882 is hereby issued as follows: ‘‘All workers of Interface Fabrics Elkin, Inc., d/b/a Intek, a subsidiary of Interface, Inc., now known as Interface Fabrics South at Aberdeen, d/b/a Intek, d/b/a Intek Marketing, d/b/a Chatham, Aberdeen, North Carolina, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after May 5, 2003, through May 28, 2006, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974.’’ I further determine that all workers of Interface Fabrics Elkin, Inc., d/b/a Intek, a subsidiary of Interface, Inc., now known as Interface Fabrics South at Aberdeen, d/b/a Intek, d/b/a Intek Marketing, d/b/a Chatham, Aberdeen, North Carolina are denied eligibility to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed at Washington, DC this 13th day of December 2004. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E5–259 Filed 1–25–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P E:\FR\FM\26JAN1.SGM 26JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 26, 2005)]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-55,108]


Cosom Sporting Goods, Inc., Thorofare, NJ; Notice of Revised 
Determination on Reconsideration

    On August 25, 2004, the Department issued an Affirmative 
Determination Regarding Application on Reconsideration applicable to 
workers and former workers of the subject firm. The notice was 
published in the Federal Register on September 8, 2004 (69 FR 54318).
    The Department initially denied Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) 
to workers of Cosom Sporting Goods, Inc., Thorofare, New Jersey due to 
the lack of increased imports and the absence of production shift 
abroad during the relevant period. The initial investigation found that 
the subject company was purchased by another company and that all 
production was shifted domestically.
    During the reconsideration investigation, the Department requested 
additional information from the subject company and conducted a new 
customer survey. The survey revealed increased customer reliance upon 
imports during the relevant period.
    In accordance with section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 
2813), as amended, the Department herein presents the results of its 
investigation regarding certification of eligibility to apply for 
alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) for older workers.
    In order for the Department to issue a certification of eligibility 
to apply for ATAA, the group eligibility requirements of section 246 of 
the Trade Act must be met. The Department has determined in this case 
that the requirements of section 246 have been met.
    A significant number of workers at the firm are age 50 or over and 
possess skills that are not easily transferable. Competitive conditions 
within the industry are adverse.

Conclusion

    After careful review of the facts obtained in the investigation, I 
determine that there were increased imports of articles that are like 
or directly competitive with those produced by the subject firm or 
subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the 
following certification:

    All workers of Cosom Sporting Goods, Inc., Thorofare, New Jersey 
who became totally or partially separated from employment on or 
after June 21, 2003, through two years from the date of 
certification are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under 
section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible to apply 
for alternative trade adjustment assistance under section 246 of the 
Trade Act of 1974.

    Signed in Washington, DC this 11th day of January, 2005.
Linda G. Poole,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
 [FR Doc. E5-268 Filed 1-25-05; 8:45 am]
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