Louisiana Pacific Corporation, OSB-Woodland, Baileyville, ME; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration of Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, 6457 [E5-457]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 24 / Monday, February 7, 2005 / Notices articles like or directly competitive with those produced at Lenox, Inc., Oxford, North Carolina, contributed importantly to the declines in sales or production and to the total or partial separation of workers at the subject firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: All workers of Lenox, Inc., Oxford, North Carolina who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after October 11, 2004 through two years from the date of this certification, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed in Washington, DC this 18th day of January 2005. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E5–460 Filed 2–4–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 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 Louisiana Pacific Corporation, OSB-Woodland, Baileyville, Maine, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after November 18, 2003 through January 10, 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 25th day of January 2005. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E5–457 Filed 2–4–05; 8:45 am] Employment and Training Administration BILLING CODE 4510–30–P [TA–W–56,059] Employment and Training Administration assistance, the Department is terminating the certification for TA–W– 56,104. The petitioners are encouraged to file a new petition when the existing certification is nearing expiration. Since the basis for the certification is no longer valid, continuation of this certification would serve no purpose and the certification for workers of Pentair Pump, South Plant (Hydromatic), Subsidiary of Pentair, Inc., Ashland, Ohio, has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 21st day of January 2005. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E5–458 Filed 2–4–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Louisiana Pacific Corporation, OSBWoodland, Baileyville, ME; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration of Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance 6457 By letter dated January 24, 2005, the state official requested administrative reconsideration regarding Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA). The negative determination was signed on January 10, 2005 and will be soon published in the Federal Register. The workers of Louisiana Pacific Corporation, OSB-Woodland, Baileyville, Maine were certified eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) on January 10, 2005. The initial ATAA investigation determined that the skills of the subject worker group are easily transferable to other positions in the local area. The state official provided documentation with the request for reconsideration which contains evidence that the skills of the workers at the subject firm are not easily transferable in the local commuting area. Additional investigation has determined that the workers possess skills that are not easily transferable. A significant number or proportion of the worker group are age fifty or over. Competitive conditions within the industry are adverse. VerDate jul<14>2003 21:04 Feb 04, 2005 Jkt 205001 Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–55,742] [TA–W–56,104] Pentair Pump, South Plant (Hydromatic), Subsidiary of Pentair, Inc., Ashland, OH; Notice of Termination of Certification This notice terminates the Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance issued by the Department on January 7, 2005, applicable to all workers of Pentair Pump, South Plant (Hydromatic), Subsidiary of Pentair, Inc., Ashland, Ohio. The notice will soon be published in the Federal Register. The Department, at the request of the State agency, reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm engaged in the production of sump and sewage water pumps. The State agency informed the Department that the worker group is covered by an existing certification, TA– W–51,215, that was issued on April 28, 2003. A review of the files shows that the petition certification for TA–W– 51,215 was issued under the company name Hydromatic Pump in Ashland, Ohio, and remains in effect through April 28, 2005. Since the workers are currently covered by a certification and are eligible to apply for trade adjustment PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Rock-Tenn Company; OTSEGO, Michigan; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By letter of December 14, 2004, a petitioner requested administrative reconsideration of the Department of Labor’s Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to workers of the subject firm. The Department’s determination notice was signed on November 8, 2004 and published in the Federal Register on December 9, 2004 (69 FR 71428). The Department reviewed the request for reconsideration and has determined that the petitioner has provided additional information regarding subject firm’s customers. Therefore, the Department will conduct further investigation to determine if the workers meet the eligibility requirements of the Trade Act of 1974. Conclusion After careful review of the application, I conclude that the claim is of sufficient weight to justify reconsideration of the Department of Labor’s prior decision. The application is, therefore, granted. E:\FR\FM\07FEN1.SGM 07FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 24 (Monday, February 7, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 6457]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-457]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-56,059]


Louisiana Pacific Corporation, OSB-Woodland, Baileyville, ME; 
Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration of Alternative Trade 
Adjustment Assistance

    By letter dated January 24, 2005, the state official requested 
administrative reconsideration regarding Alternative Trade Adjustment 
Assistance (ATAA). The negative determination was signed on January 10, 
2005 and will be soon published in the Federal Register.
    The workers of Louisiana Pacific Corporation, OSB-Woodland, 
Baileyville, Maine were certified eligible to apply for Trade 
Adjustment Assistance (TAA) on January 10, 2005.
    The initial ATAA investigation determined that the skills of the 
subject worker group are easily transferable to other positions in the 
local area.
    The state official provided documentation with the request for 
reconsideration which contains evidence that the skills of the workers 
at the subject firm are not easily transferable in the local commuting 
area.
    Additional investigation has determined that the workers possess 
skills that are not easily transferable. A significant number or 
proportion of the worker group are age fifty or over. Competitive 
conditions within the industry are adverse.

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 Louisiana Pacific Corporation, OSB-Woodland, 
Baileyville, Maine, who became totally or partially separated from 
employment on or after November 18, 2003 through January 10, 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 25th day of January 2005.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
 [FR Doc. E5-457 Filed 2-4-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-30-P
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