Petitions for Modification, 76892-76893 [E5-7900]

Download as PDF 76892 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 248 / Wednesday, December 28, 2005 / Notices The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 13th day of December, 2005. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E5–7954 Filed 12–27–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–56,461 and TA–W–56,461A] wwhite on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Teradyne, Inc., Currently Known as Amphenol TCS, a Division of Amphenol Corporation, Connectors and Backplane Assemblies Facility and Printed Circuit Board Facility, Including Leased Workers of Microtech Staffing Group, TAC Worldwide and Technical Needs, Nashua, NH; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974, (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on March 10, 2005, applicable to workers of Teradyne, Inc., Teradyne Connection Systems (TCS), Connectors and Backplane Assemblies Facility and the Printed Circuit Board Facility, including leased workers of Microtech Staffing Group, TAC Worldwide, and Technical Needs, Nashua, New Hampshire. The notice was published in the Federal Register on April 1, 2005 (70 FR 16848–16849). At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers at the Connectors and Backplane Assemblies Facility produce connectors and backplane assemblies; they are not separately identifiable by articles produced. Workers of the Printed Circuit Board Facility produce printed circuit boards. The subject firm originally named Teradyne, Inc., Teradyne Connection Systems (TCS), was renamed Teradyne, Inc., Amphenol TCS, a Division of Amphenol Corporation on December 1, 2005, due to a change in ownership. The State agency reports that workers’ wages at the subject firm are being reported under the Unemployment Insurance VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:37 Dec 27, 2005 Jkt 208001 (UI) tax account for Teradyne, Inc., currently known as Amphenol TCS, a Division of Amphenol Corporation, Nashua, New Hampshire. Accordingly, the Department is amending this certification to reflect a change in ownership. The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers of Teradyne, Inc., currently known as Amphenol TCS, a Division of Amphenol Corporation, Connectors and Backplane Assemblies Facility and the Printed Circuit Board Facility who were adversely affected by a shift in production to Mexico, Malaysia and China. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–56,461 and TA–W–56,461A are hereby issued as follows: All workers of Teradyne, Inc., currently known as Amphenol TCS, a Division of Amphenol Corporation, Connectors and Backplane Assemblies Facility, Nashua, New Hampshire (TA–W–56,461), and Teradyne, Inc., currently known as Amphenol TCS, A Division of Amphenol Corporation, Printed Circuit Board Facility, Nashua, New Hampshire (TA–W–56,461A) including leased workers of Microtech Staffing Group, TAC Worldwide, and Technical Needs engaged in activities related to the production of connectors and backplane assemblies workers at the Connectors and Backplane Assemblies Facility, Nashua, New Hampshire (TA–W–56,461) and workers engaged in activities related to the production of printed circuit boards working at the Printed Circuit Boards Facility, Nashua, New Hampshire (TA–W–56,461A) who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after January 31, 2004, through March 10, 2007, 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 at Washington, DC, this 14th day of December 2005. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E5–7952 Filed 12–27–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–58,408] Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on November 25, 2005 in response to a petition filed Frm 00158 Fmt 4703 Signed at Washington, DC, this 12th day of December, 2005. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E5–7960 Filed 12–27–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Petitions for Modification The following parties have filed petitions to modify the application of existing safety standards under section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. 1. RS&W Coal Company, Inc. [Docket No. M–2005–079–C] RS&W Coal Company, Inc., 207 Creek Road, Klingerstown, Pennsylvania 17941 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.1312 (Explosives and detonators in underground magazines) to its RS&W Drift Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 23–01818) located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit the amount of explosives to be how much explosives are stored in a type two magazine built in accordance with ATF requirements in lieu of limiting the amount of explosives used underground to not more than 48 hours; to permit the use of two (2) magazines separated with 4 inches of hardwood; and to permit location of storage explosives and detonators in the anthracite coal mine gangway to be located 5 feet from the rail and offset from the rib at least 2 feet into solid rock, to protect the magazines from the dangers of moving vehicles and sources of electrical current. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. 2. Canyon Fuel Company, LLC United States Sugar Corporation Bryant Mill, Bryant, FL; Notice of Termination of Investigation PO 00000 by a company official on behalf of workers at United States Sugar Corporation, Bryant Mill, Bryant, Florida. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Sfmt 4703 [Docket No. M–2005–080-C] Canyon Fuel Company, LLC, 397 South 800 West, Salina, Utah 84654 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.1909(b)(6) (Nonpermissible diesel-powered equipment; design and performance E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM 28DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 248 / Wednesday, December 28, 2005 / Notices requirements) to its SUFCO Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 42–00089) located in Sevier County, Utah; West Elk Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 05–03672) located in Gunnison County, Colorado; its Skyline Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 42–01566) and its Dugout Canyon Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 42–01890) located in Carbon County, Utah. The petitioner proposes to operate its six-wheel Getman Roadbuilder grader, Model RDG–1504S, Serial Number 6787 without front brakes as originally designed. The petitioner will provide training for grader operators to lower the moldboard to provide additional stopping capability in emergency situations, and to recognize the appropriate speeds to use on different roadway conditions, and to limit the maximum speed to 10 miles per hour. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. 3. Black Beauty Coal Company [Docket No. M–2005–081-C] Black Beauty Coal Company, 7100 Eagle Crest Blvd., Suite 100, Evansville, Indiana 47715 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.500(d) (Permissible electric equipment) to its Air Quality #1 Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 12–02010) located in Knox County, Indiana; Francisco Mine—UG Pit (MSHA I.D. No. 12– 02295) located in Gibson County, Indiana; Gateway Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 11–02408) located in Randolph County, Illinois; and its Riola Mine Complex— Riola Portal (MSHA I.D. No. 11–02971) and Riola Mine Complex—Vermilion Grove Portal (MSHA I.D. No. 11–03060) located in Vermilion County, Illinois. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit an alternative method of compliance to use battery-powered non-permissible handheld computers in or inby the last open crosscut, including in the return airways to allow supervisors and selected miners to collect and record data pertinent to safety observations during work processes. The petitioner has listed specific procedures in this petition that will be followed when its proposed alternative method is implemented. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. wwhite on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 4. Big Ridge, Inc. [Docket No. M–2005–082-C] Big Ridge, Inc., 420 Long Lane Road, Equality, Illinois 62934 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.500(d) (Permissible electric VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:37 Dec 27, 2005 Jkt 208001 equipment) to its Willow Lake Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 11–03054) located in Saline County, Illinois. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit an alternative method of compliance to use batterypowered non-permissible hand-held computers in or inby the last open crosscut, including in the airways to allow supervisors and selected miners to collect and record data pertinent to safety observations during work processes. The petitioner has listed specific procedures in this petition that will be followed when its proposed alternative method is implemented. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. 5. Dodge Hill Mining Company, LLC [Docket No. M–2005–083-C] Dodge Hill Mining Company, LLC, P.O. Box 165, Sturgis, Kentucky 42459 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.500(d) (Permissible electric equipment) to its Dodge Hill Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 15– 18335) located in Union County, Kentucky. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit an alternative method of compliance to use battery-powered nonpermissible hand-held computers in or inby the last open crosscut, including in the airways to allow supervisors and selected miners to collect and record data pertinent to safety observations during work processes. The petitioner has listed specific procedures in this petition that will be followed when its proposed alternative method is implemented. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. 6. Ohio County Coal Company [Docket No. M–2005–084-C] Ohio County Coal Company, 19070 Highway 1078 South Henderson, Kentucky 42420 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.500(d) (Permissible electric equipment) to its Dyson Creek Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 15–13920) located in Webster County, Kentucky; Freedom Mine (I.D. No. 15–17587) located in Henderson County, Kentucky; and its Big Run Mine (I.D. No. 15–18552) located in Ohio County, Kentucky. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit an alternative method of compliance to use battery-powered non-permissible handheld computers in or inby the last open crosscut, including in the airways to PO 00000 Frm 00159 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 76893 allow supervisors and selected miners to collect and record data pertinent to safety observations during work processes. The petitioner has listed specific procedures in this petition that will be followed when its proposed alternative method is implemented. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. Request for Comments Persons interested in these petitions are encouraged to submit comments via E-mail: zzMSHA-Comments@dol.gov; Fax: (202) 693–9441; or Regular Mail/ Hand Delivery/Courier: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, Virginia 22209. All comments must be postmarked or received in that office on or before January 27, 2006. Copies of these petitions are available for inspection at that address. Dated at Arlington, Virginia, this 20th day of December, 2005. Rebecca J. Smith, Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. [FR Doc. E5–7900 Filed 12–27–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), as amended, notice is hereby given that five meetings of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held at the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506 as follows: Media Arts/Arts on Radio and Television (application review): January 10–12, 2006 in Room 716. This meeting, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on January 10th and 11th, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on January 12th, will be closed. Folk & Traditional Arts/NEA National Heritage Fellowships (nomination review): January 17–20, 2006 in Room 716. This meeting, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on January 17th and 18th, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on January 19th, and from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on January 20th, will be closed. State Partnership Agreements (application review): January 24–25, 2006 in Room 716. This meeting, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on January 24th and E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM 28DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration


Petitions for Modification

    The following parties have filed petitions to modify the 
application of existing safety standards under section 101(c) of the 
Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.

1. RS&W Coal Company, Inc.

[Docket No. M-2005-079-C]

    RS&W Coal Company, Inc., 207 Creek Road, Klingerstown, Pennsylvania 
17941 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.1312 
(Explosives and detonators in underground magazines) to its RS&W Drift 
Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 23-01818) located in Schuylkill County, 
Pennsylvania. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing 
standard to permit the amount of explosives to be how much explosives 
are stored in a type two magazine built in accordance with ATF 
requirements in lieu of limiting the amount of explosives used 
underground to not more than 48 hours; to permit the use of two (2) 
magazines separated with 4 inches of hardwood; and to permit location 
of storage explosives and detonators in the anthracite coal mine 
gangway to be located 5 feet from the rail and offset from the rib at 
least 2 feet into solid rock, to protect the magazines from the dangers 
of moving vehicles and sources of electrical current. The petitioner 
asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the 
same measure of protection as the existing standard.

2. Canyon Fuel Company, LLC

[Docket No. M-2005-080-C]

    Canyon Fuel Company, LLC, 397 South 800 West, Salina, Utah 84654 
has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.1909(b)(6) 
(Nonpermissible diesel-powered equipment; design and performance

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requirements) to its SUFCO Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 42-00089) located in 
Sevier County, Utah; West Elk Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 05-03672) located in 
Gunnison County, Colorado; its Skyline Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 42-01566) 
and its Dugout Canyon Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 42-01890) located in Carbon 
County, Utah. The petitioner proposes to operate its six-wheel Getman 
Roadbuilder grader, Model RDG-1504S, Serial Number 6787 without front 
brakes as originally designed. The petitioner will provide training for 
grader operators to lower the moldboard to provide additional stopping 
capability in emergency situations, and to recognize the appropriate 
speeds to use on different roadway conditions, and to limit the maximum 
speed to 10 miles per hour. The petitioner asserts that the proposed 
alternative method would provide at least the same measure of 
protection as the existing standard.

3. Black Beauty Coal Company

[Docket No. M-2005-081-C]

    Black Beauty Coal Company, 7100 Eagle Crest Blvd., Suite 100, 
Evansville, Indiana 47715 has filed a petition to modify the 
application of 30 CFR 75.500(d) (Permissible electric equipment) to its 
Air Quality 1 Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 12-02010) located in Knox 
County, Indiana; Francisco Mine--UG Pit (MSHA I.D. No. 12-02295) 
located in Gibson County, Indiana; Gateway Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 11-
02408) located in Randolph County, Illinois; and its Riola Mine 
Complex--Riola Portal (MSHA I.D. No. 11-02971) and Riola Mine Complex--
Vermilion Grove Portal (MSHA I.D. No. 11-03060) located in Vermilion 
County, Illinois. The petitioner requests a modification of the 
existing standard to permit an alternative method of compliance to use 
battery-powered non-permissible hand-held computers in or inby the last 
open crosscut, including in the return airways to allow supervisors and 
selected miners to collect and record data pertinent to safety 
observations during work processes. The petitioner has listed specific 
procedures in this petition that will be followed when its proposed 
alternative method is implemented. The petitioner asserts that the 
proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of 
protection as the existing standard.

4. Big Ridge, Inc.

[Docket No. M-2005-082-C]

    Big Ridge, Inc., 420 Long Lane Road, Equality, Illinois 62934 has 
filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.500(d) 
(Permissible electric equipment) to its Willow Lake Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 
11-03054) located in Saline County, Illinois. The petitioner requests a 
modification of the existing standard to permit an alternative method 
of compliance to use battery-powered non-permissible hand-held 
computers in or inby the last open crosscut, including in the airways 
to allow supervisors and selected miners to collect and record data 
pertinent to safety observations during work processes. The petitioner 
has listed specific procedures in this petition that will be followed 
when its proposed alternative method is implemented. The petitioner 
asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the 
same measure of protection as the existing standard.

5. Dodge Hill Mining Company, LLC

[Docket No. M-2005-083-C]

    Dodge Hill Mining Company, LLC, P.O. Box 165, Sturgis, Kentucky 
42459 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 
75.500(d) (Permissible electric equipment) to its Dodge Hill Mine (MSHA 
I.D. No. 15-18335) located in Union County, Kentucky. The petitioner 
requests a modification of the existing standard to permit an 
alternative method of compliance to use battery-powered non-permissible 
hand-held computers in or inby the last open crosscut, including in the 
airways to allow supervisors and selected miners to collect and record 
data pertinent to safety observations during work processes. The 
petitioner has listed specific procedures in this petition that will be 
followed when its proposed alternative method is implemented. The 
petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide 
at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard.

6. Ohio County Coal Company

[Docket No. M-2005-084-C]

    Ohio County Coal Company, 19070 Highway 1078 South Henderson, 
Kentucky 42420 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 
75.500(d) (Permissible electric equipment) to its Dyson Creek Mine 
(MSHA I.D. No. 15-13920) located in Webster County, Kentucky; Freedom 
Mine (I.D. No. 15-17587) located in Henderson County, Kentucky; and its 
Big Run Mine (I.D. No. 15-18552) located in Ohio County, Kentucky. The 
petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit 
an alternative method of compliance to use battery-powered non-
permissible hand-held computers in or inby the last open crosscut, 
including in the airways to allow supervisors and selected miners to 
collect and record data pertinent to safety observations during work 
processes. The petitioner has listed specific procedures in this 
petition that will be followed when its proposed alternative method is 
implemented. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative 
method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the 
existing standard.

Request for Comments

    Persons interested in these petitions are encouraged to submit 
comments via E-mail: zzMSHA-Comments@dol.gov; Fax: (202) 693-9441; or 
Regular Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Mine Safety and Health 
Administration, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 
Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, Virginia 22209. All comments 
must be postmarked or received in that office on or before January 27, 
2006. Copies of these petitions are available for inspection at that 
address.

    Dated at Arlington, Virginia, this 20th day of December, 2005.
Rebecca J. Smith,
Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
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