Union Wadding Company; Pawtucket, RI; Notice of Revised Determination of Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, 3737-3738 [E5-273]
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an affidavit dated November 24, 2004, a
petitioner stated that she was separated
from the subject company on February
3, 2002; that she worked in the sample
and trim departments; that workers
were sent to train workers in Mexico;
that workers came from Mexico for
training from 2000 through 2002; and
that production equipment moved to
Mexico. SAR 280.
Although the October 1, 2004 letter
did not provide dates of the alleged
activities and the November 24, 2004
affidavit was provided by a worker who
is not, in fact, a member of the subject
worker group (she was separated prior
to February 11, 2002), the Department
nonetheless inquired into whether any
of the alleged actions took place during
the relevant period in case they could
constitute a basis for TAA certification.
According to the company’s
submissions, workers in Mexico were
trained in preparation for the shift of the
‘‘Print Shop’’ label production, trained
to use the new ABS computer system to
improve production operations, and
trained to design patterns and markers.
SAR 212, 232. As previously stated, the
Department considers the design of
patterns and markers to be service work,
not the production of an article, so any
shift of such design work would be
irrelevant. Further, a marker design
facility was not created in Mexico until
March 2004, well after the relevant
period. SAR 242.
As directed, the Department also
investigated whether the subject
workers could be certified as either
service workers or secondarily-impacted
workers and determined that there was
no activity at the subject facilities that
could constitute a basis for certification
under either category.
A careful review of the company’s
submissions shows that, during the
relevant period, the El Paso, Texas
facilities did not support a domestic
production facility negatively-impacted
by increased imports or a shift of
production abroad and, therefore, do not
qualify as a service company. Further,
since none of the three El Paso, Texas
facilities supplied components to or
assemble and/or finish products for an
affiliated domestic production facility
negatively-impacted by increased
imports or a shift of production abroad
during the relevant period, the
petitioners do not qualify as a
secondarily-affected worker group.
Rather, the three El Paso, Texas facilities
supported a production facility located
in Mexico. SAR 237, 274.
In summary, the remand investigation
has enabled the Department to
determine comprehensively that (1)
patterns and markers were generated
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and transmitted electronically; (2)
production of samples was shifted from
the Armour Facility to California, not to
Mexico; (3) there has been no
importation of samples; (4) samples
have been produced for internal use
only and have no impact on imports;
and (5) there has been no production of
jeans by the subject facilities since 2000
(prior to the relevant period).
Conclusion
As the result of the findings of the
investigation on remand, I affirm the
original notice of negative
determination of eligibility to apply for
adjustment assistance for workers and
former workers of Sun Apparel of Texas,
Inc., Armour Facility, El Paso, Texas
(TA–W–51,120), Sun Warehouse
Facility, El Paso, Texas (TA–W–
51,120A), and Goodyear Distribution, El
Paso, Texas (TA–W–51,120B).
Signed at Washington, DC this 16th day of
December 2004.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade
Adjustment Assistance.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training
Administration
[TA–W–56,126]
Teleflex Automotive, Inc., Waterbury,
Connecticut; Notice of Termination of
Investigation
Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade
Act of 1974, as amended, an
investigation was initiated on December
3, 2004, in response to a worker petition
filed by a State Government
representative on behalf of workers at
Teleflex Automotive, Inc., Waterbury,
Connecticut.
The petition regarding the
investigation has been deemed invalid.
In order to establish a valid worker
group, there must be at least three fulltime workers employed at some point
during the period under investigation.
Workers of the group subject to this
investigation did not meet the threshold
of employment. Consequently the
investigation has been terminated.
Signed at Washington, DC, this 16th day of
December, 2004.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade
Adjustment Assistance.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
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Taisho Electric Corporation of
America; El Paso, TX; Dismissal of
Application for Reconsideration
Pursuant to 29 CFR 90.18(C) an
application for administrative
reconsideration was filed with the
Director of the Division of Trade
Adjustment Assistance for workers at
Taisho Electric Corporation of America,
El Paso, Texas. The application
contained no new substantial
information which would bear
importantly on the Department’s
determination. Therefore, dismissal of
the application was issued.
TA–W–56,002; Taisho Electric
Corporation of America, El Paso,
Texas (January 14, 2005).
Signed at Washington, DC this 18th day of
January 2005.
Timothy Sullivan,
Director, Division of Trade Adjustment
Assistance.
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Union Wadding Company; Pawtucket,
RI; Notice of Revised Determination of
Alternative Trade Adjustment
Assistance
By letter dated December 29, 2004, a
company official, requested
administrative reconsideration
regarding Alternative Trade Adjustment
Assistance (ATAA). The certification for
Trade Adjustment Assistance was
signed on December 16, 2004. The
Notice of determination will soon be
published in the Federal Register.
The initial investigation determined
that subject worker group possess skills
that are easily transferable.
The petitioner provided new
information to show that the workers
possess skills that are not easily
transferable.
At least five percent of the workforce
at the subject firm is at least fifty years
of age. Competitive conditions within
the industry are adverse.
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Conclusion
After careful review of the additional
facts obtained on reconsideration, I
conclude that the requirements of
Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended, have been met for workers at
the subject firm.
In accordance with the provisions of
the Act, I make the following
certification:
‘‘All workers of Union Wadding Company,
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, who became totally
or partially separated from employment on or
after November 9, 2003 through December
16, 2006, 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 12th day of
January 2005.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade
Adjustment Assistance.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request
ACTION:
Notice.
The Department of Labor, as
part of its continuing effort to reduce
paperwork and respondent burden,
conducts a pre-clearance consultation
program to provide the general public
and Federal agencies with an
opportunity to comment on proposed
and/or continuing collections of
information in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This
program helps to ensure that requested
data can be provided in the desired
format, reporting burden (time and
financial resources) is minimized,
collection instruments are clearly
understood, and the impact of collection
requirements on respondents can be
properly assessed. Currently, the Bureau
of Labor Statistics (BLS) is soliciting
comments concerning the proposed
extension of the ‘‘Current Population
Survey (CPS) Volunteer Supplement.’’ A
copy of the proposed information
collection request (ICR) can be obtained
by contacting the individual listed
below in the ADDRESSES section of this
notice.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted to the office listed in the
addresses section of this notice on or
before March 28, 2005.
SUMMARY:
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Send comments to Amy A.
Hobby, BLS Clearance Officer, Division
of Management Systems, Bureau of
Labor Statistics, Room 4080, 2
Massachusetts Avenue, NE.,
Washington, DC 20212, telephone
number 202–691–7628. (This is not a
toll free number.)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Amy A. Hobby, BLS Clearance Officer,
telephone number 202–691–7628. (See
ADDRESSES section.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:
I. Background
The September 2005 CPS Volunteer
Supplement will be conducted at the
request of the Corporation for National
and Community Service, and USA
Freedom Corps. The Volunteer
Supplement will provide information
on the total number of individuals in
the U.S. involved in unpaid volunteer
activities, measures of the frequency or
intensity with which individuals
volunteer, types of organizations that
facilitate volunteerism, activities in
which volunteers participate, and
reasons why former volunteers no
longer do volunteer work.
Because the Volunteer Supplement is
part of the CPS, the same detailed
demographic information collected in
the CPS will be available on
respondents to the Supplement.
Comparisons of volunteer activities will
be possible across characteristics such
as sex, race, age, and educational
attainment of the respondent. It is
intended that the Supplement will be
conducted annually, if resources permit,
in order to gauge changes in
volunteerism.
II. Current Action
Office of Management and Budget
clearance is being sought for the CPS
Volunteer Supplement.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Title: CPS Volunteer Supplement.
OMB Number: 1220–0176.
Affected Public: Households.
Total Respondents: 58,000.
Frequency: Annually.
Total Responses: 112,000
Average Time Per Response: 4
minutes.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 7,467
hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):
$0.
Total Burden Cost (operating/
maintenance): $0.
III. Desired Focus of Comments
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is
particularly interested in comments
that:
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• Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
• Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
• Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
• Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submissions
of responses.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget approval of the
information collection request; they also
will become a matter of public record.
Signed at Washington, DC, this 12th day of
January, 2005.
Cathy Kazanowski,
Chief, Division of Management Systems,
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
[TA-W-55,996]
Union Wadding Company; Pawtucket, RI; Notice of Revised
Determination of Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
By letter dated December 29, 2004, a company official, requested
administrative reconsideration regarding Alternative Trade Adjustment
Assistance (ATAA). The certification for Trade Adjustment Assistance
was signed on December 16, 2004. The Notice of determination will soon
be published in the Federal Register.
The initial investigation determined that subject worker group
possess skills that are easily transferable.
The petitioner provided new information to show that the workers
possess skills that are not easily transferable.
At least five percent of the workforce at the subject firm is at
least fifty years of age. Competitive conditions within the industry
are adverse.
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Conclusion
After careful review of the additional facts obtained on
reconsideration, I conclude that the requirements of Section 246 of the
Trade Act of 1974, as amended, have been met for workers at the subject
firm.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following
certification:
``All workers of Union Wadding Company, Pawtucket, Rhode Island,
who became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after November 9, 2003 through December 16, 2006, 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 12th day of January 2005.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E5-273 Filed 1-25-05; 8:45 am]
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