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subject firm. The subject firm did not
shift production of custom injection
molding abroad.
Conclusion
After review of the application and
investigative findings, I conclude that
there has been no error or
misinterpretation of the law or of the
facts which would justify
reconsideration of the Department of
Labor’s prior decision. Accordingly, the
application is denied.
Signed at Washington, DC this 13th day of
January, 2006.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade
Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E6–801 Filed 1–23–06; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training
Administration
[TA–W–57,945; TA–W–57,945A]
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Polyvision Corporation; 13646 Route
402 Highway North Facility; Clymer,
PA; 2170 Barr Slope Road Facility;
Dixonville, PA; Notice of Revised
Determination on Reconsideration
By letter dated December 5, 2005,
Greater Pennsylvania Regional Council
of Carpenters requested administrative
reconsideration regarding the
Department’s Negative Determination
Regarding Eligibility to Apply for
Worker Adjustment Assistance,
applicable to the workers of the subject
firm.
The initial investigation resulted in a
negative determination signed on
October 21, 2005 and was based on the
finding that imports of casework
cabinets, marker and tack boards did not
contribute importantly to worker
separations at the subject plant and no
shift of production to a foreign source
occurred. The denial notice was
published in the Federal Register on
November 9, 2005 (70 FR 68099).
To support the request for
reconsideration, the petitioner supplied
additional information. The Department
of Labor reviewed surveys of the firms
to which the subject facility submitted
bids and was not subsequently awarded
the contracts. A further contact with the
surveyed companies revealed the fact
that all the bids were awarded to
domestic bidders who manufacture case
work cabinets, market boards and tack
boards abroad. The loss of these
contracts as a result of increased
imports of case work cabinets, market
boards and tack boards contributed
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importantly to the declines in sales and
employment at the subject firm. The
investigation further revealed that sales,
production and employment at the
subject firm declined during the
relevant time period.
In accordance with Section 246 the
Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as
amended, the Department of Labor
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 additional
facts obtained on reconsideration, I
conclude that increased imports of
articles like or directly competitive with
those produced at Polyvision
Corporation, Clymer, Pennsylvania
(TA–W–57,945) and Polyvision
Corporation, Dixonville, Pennsylvania
(TA–W–57,945A), 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 Polyvision Corporation,
Clymer, Pennsylvania (TA–W–57,945) and
Polyvision Corporation, Dixonville,
Pennsylvania (TA–W–57,945A) who became
totally or partially separated from
employment on or after September 8, 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, and are eligible to
apply for alternative trade adjustment
assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act
of 1974.’’
Signed in Washington, DC this 13th day of
January 2006.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade
Adjustment Assistance.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training
Administration
[TA–W–57,838]
Texstyle, Inc., Manchester, KY; Notice
of Affirmative Determination Regarding
Application for Reconsideration
By application of October 17, 2005,
petitioners 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
TexStyle, Inc., Manchester, Kentucky
(the subject firm). The negative
determination for the subject firm was
issued on September 15, 2005, and
published in the Federal Register on
October 31, 2005 (70 FR 62345).
Under a prior certification (TA–W–
51,404), workers were eligible to apply
for worker adjustment assistance (issued
on April 21, 2003; expired on April 21,
2005). The investigation instituted on
August 25, 2005, revealed that the
workers did not produce an article or
support an affiliated domestic
production facility during the relevant
period.
New information provided on
December 1, 2005 by the subject firm
revealed that some production did occur
at TexStyle, Inc., Manchester, Kentucky
during the relevant period.
The Department carefully reviewed
the petitioners’ request for
reconsideration and has determined that
the Department will conduct further
investigation based on new information
provided by the subject firm.
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.
Signed at Washington, DC, this 22nd day
of December 2005.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade
Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E6–799 Filed 1–23–06; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification
The petition for modification notice
published in the Federal Register on
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December 28, 2005 (70 FR 76892) for the
R S & W Coal Company, Drift Mine,
docket number M–2005–079–C, had the
wrong MSHA I.D. Number. The correct
MSHA I.D. Number is 36–01818.
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. Anthracite Underground Rescue, Inc.
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[Docket No. M–2005–085–C]
Anthracite Underground Rescue, Inc.,
44 Crescent Street, Tremont,
Pennsylvania 17981 has filed a petition
to modify the application of 30 CFR
49.6(a)(1) & (5) (Equipment and
maintenance requirements) for the
following Anthracite Underground
Mines in District 1: Alfred Brown Coal
Company, 7 FT Slope Mine (MSHA I.D.
No. 36–08893) located in Schuylkill
County, Pennsylvania; B & B Rockridge
Slope, Rockridge No. 1 Slope Mine
(MSHA I.D. No. 36–07741) located in
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania;
Chestnut Coal Company, No. 10 Slope
Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36–07059) located
in Northumberland County,
Pennsylvania; D & D Coal Company,
Primrose Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No.
36–08341) located in Schuylkill County,
Pennsylvania; F.K.Z Coal Company, No.
1 Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36–08637)
located in Northumberland County,
Pennsylvania; Joliett Coal Company, #3
Vein Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36–
08702) located in Schuylkill County,
Pennsylvania; Little Buck Coal
Company, No. 2 Slope Mine (MSHA I.D.
No. 36–08299) located in Schuylkill
County, Pennsylvania; R & D Coal
Company, R & D Coal Co., Inc. Mine
(MSHA I.D. No. 36–02053) located in
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; R S &
W Coal Co., Inc., R S & W Drift Mine
(MSHA I.D. No. 36–01818) located in
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania;
Orchard Coal Company, Orchard Slope
Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36–08346) located
in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania;
Snyder Coal Company, N & L Slope
Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36–02203) located
in Northumberland County,
Pennsylvania; Snyder Coal Company,
Rock Slope #1 Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36–
09256) located in Northumberland
County, Pennsylvania; Tito Coal
Company, Whites Vein Slope Mine
(MSHA I.D. No. 36–06815) located in
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; UAE
Coalcorp Association, Harmony Mine
(MSHA I.D. No. 36–07838) located in
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania;
S & M Coal Company, Buck Mountain
Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36–02022)
located in Dauphin County,
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Pennsylvania; R & R Coal Company, R
& R Coal Company Mine (MSHA I.D.
No. 36–08498) located in Schuylkill
County, Pennsylvania; Six M Coal
Company, No. 1 Slope Mine (MSHA I.D.
No. 36–09138) located in Dauphin
County, Pennsylvania; Bear Gap Coal
Company, Bear Gap Coal Company #6
Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36–09296)
located in Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania. The petitioner requests a
modification of the existing standard to
permit the reduction of twelve selfcontained oxygen breathing apparatus to
eight self-contained breathing
apparatus, and the reduction of twelve
permissible cap lamps and charging
rack to eight permissible cap lamps and
charging rack. The petitioner states that
reduction of two rescue teams with five
members and one alternate to two
rescue teams of three members with one
alternative has been granted to all
operating anthracite coal mines. The
petitioner asserts that eight selfcontained breathing apparatus and eight
permissible cap lamps are sufficient to
supply the seven members of the rescue
team, and that the proposed alternate
method of compliance will not alter,
change, or reduce the ability,
effectiveness, or safety of the
underground mine personnel.
2. Bear Gap Coal Company
[Docket No. M–2005–086–C]
Bear Gap Coal Company, Box 64
Kushwa Road, Spring Glen,
Pennsylvania 17978 has filed a petition
to modify the application of 30 CFR
49.2(b) (Availability of mine rescue
teams) to its Bear Gap Coal Company #6
Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36–09296)
located in Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania. The petitioner requests a
modification of the existing standard to
permit the reduction of two mine rescue
teams with five members and one
alternate each to two mine rescue teams
of three members with one alternate for
either team. The petitioner asserts that
application of the existing standard will
result in a diminution of safety to the
miners, and that the proposed
alternative method would provide at
least the same measure of protection as
the existing standard.
3. Oxbow Mining, LLC
[Docket No. M–2006–001–C]
Oxbow Mining, LLC, P.O. Box 535,
3737 Highway 133, Somerset, Colorado
81434 has filed a petition to modify the
application of 30 CFR 75.1726(a)
(Performing work from a raised position;
safeguards) to its Elk Creek Mine
(MSHA I.D. No. 05–04674) located in
Gunnison County, Colorado. The
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petitioner proposes to modify existing
scoops for use as mobile work platforms
and implement operational restrictions
to safeguard miners working from the
raised platform. The petitioner states
that this petition will apply only to
Wagner ST3.5 Scoops, Serial Nos.
SA04C0228, Company ID No. 24–25 and
SA 04P0292, Company ID No. 24–26.
The petitioner has listed in this petition
specific terms and conditions that will
be used when the proposed alternative
is implemented. The petitioner asserts
that the proposed alternative method
would provide at least the same
measure of protection as the existing
standard.
4. Twentymile Coal Company
[Docket No. M–2006–002–C]
Twentymile Coal Company, 29515
Routt County Road #27, Oak Creek,
Colorado 80467 has filed a petition to
modify the application of 30 CFR
75.500(d) (Permissible electric
equipment) to its Foidel Creek Mine
(MSHA I.D. No. 05–03836) located in
Routt County, Colorado. 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 return
airways, to allow supervisors and
selected miners to collect and record
data pertinent to safety observations
during work processes. The petitioner
states that the recorded data in the
hand-held computers will be
downloaded at the end of the shift and
collated with other data to allow the
petitioner to proactively correct unsafe
practices and to prevent accidents
before they occur. The petitioner has
listed in this petition specific terms and
conditions that will be used when the
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. Twentymile Coal Company
[Docket No. M–2006–003–C]
Twentymile Coal Company, 29515
Routt County Road #27, Oak Creek,
Colorado 80467 has filed a petition to
modify the application of 30 CFR
75.1002(a) (Installation of electric
equipment and conductors;
permissibility) to its Foidel Creek Mine
(MSHA I.D. No. 05–03836) located in
Routt County, Colorado. The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing
standard to permit an alternative
method of compliance to use batterypowered non-permissible hand-held
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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
states that the recorded data in the
hand-held computers will be
downloaded at the end of the shift and
collated with other data to allow the
petitioner to proactively correct unsafe
practices and to prevent accidents
before they occur. The petitioner has
listed in this petition specific terms and
conditions that will be used when the
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
February 23, 2006. Copies of these
petitions are available for inspection at
that address.
Dated at Arlington, Virginia this 18th day
of January 2006.
Robert F. Stone,
Acting Director, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification
The petition for modification notice published in the Federal
Register on
[[Page 3890]]
December 28, 2005 (70 FR 76892) for the R S & W Coal Company, Drift
Mine, docket number M-2005-079-C, had the wrong MSHA I.D. Number. The
correct MSHA I.D. Number is 36-01818.
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. Anthracite Underground Rescue, Inc.
[Docket No. M-2005-085-C]
Anthracite Underground Rescue, Inc., 44 Crescent Street, Tremont,
Pennsylvania 17981 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30
CFR 49.6(a)(1) & (5) (Equipment and maintenance requirements) for the
following Anthracite Underground Mines in District 1: Alfred Brown Coal
Company, 7 FT Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-08893) located in Schuylkill
County, Pennsylvania; B & B Rockridge Slope, Rockridge No. 1 Slope Mine
(MSHA I.D. No. 36-07741) located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania;
Chestnut Coal Company, No. 10 Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-07059)
located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; D & D Coal Company,
Primrose Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-08341) located in Schuylkill
County, Pennsylvania; F.K.Z Coal Company, No. 1 Slope Mine (MSHA I.D.
No. 36-08637) located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; Joliett
Coal Company, 3 Vein Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-08702)
located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Little Buck Coal Company,
No. 2 Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-08299) located in Schuylkill County,
Pennsylvania; R & D Coal Company, R & D Coal Co., Inc. Mine (MSHA I.D.
No. 36-02053) located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; R S & W Coal
Co., Inc., R S & W Drift Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-01818) located in
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Orchard Coal Company, Orchard Slope
Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-08346) located in Schuylkill County,
Pennsylvania; Snyder Coal Company, N & L Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-
02203) located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; Snyder Coal
Company, Rock Slope 1 Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-09256) located in
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; Tito Coal Company, Whites Vein
Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-06815) located in Schuylkill County,
Pennsylvania; UAE Coalcorp Association, Harmony Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-
07838) located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; S & M Coal
Company, Buck Mountain Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-02022) located in
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; R & R Coal Company, R & R Coal Company
Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-08498) located in Schuylkill County,
Pennsylvania; Six M Coal Company, No. 1 Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-
09138) located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Bear Gap Coal Company,
Bear Gap Coal Company 6 Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-09296)
located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner requests a
modification of the existing standard to permit the reduction of twelve
self-contained oxygen breathing apparatus to eight self-contained
breathing apparatus, and the reduction of twelve permissible cap lamps
and charging rack to eight permissible cap lamps and charging rack. The
petitioner states that reduction of two rescue teams with five members
and one alternate to two rescue teams of three members with one
alternative has been granted to all operating anthracite coal mines.
The petitioner asserts that eight self-contained breathing apparatus
and eight permissible cap lamps are sufficient to supply the seven
members of the rescue team, and that the proposed alternate method of
compliance will not alter, change, or reduce the ability,
effectiveness, or safety of the underground mine personnel.
2. Bear Gap Coal Company
[Docket No. M-2005-086-C]
Bear Gap Coal Company, Box 64 Kushwa Road, Spring Glen,
Pennsylvania 17978 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30
CFR 49.2(b) (Availability of mine rescue teams) to its Bear Gap Coal
Company 6 Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-09296) located in
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner requests a modification of
the existing standard to permit the reduction of two mine rescue teams
with five members and one alternate each to two mine rescue teams of
three members with one alternate for either team. The petitioner
asserts that application of the existing standard will result in a
diminution of safety to the miners, and that the proposed alternative
method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the
existing standard.
3. Oxbow Mining, LLC
[Docket No. M-2006-001-C]
Oxbow Mining, LLC, P.O. Box 535, 3737 Highway 133, Somerset,
Colorado 81434 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR
75.1726(a) (Performing work from a raised position; safeguards) to its
Elk Creek Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 05-04674) located in Gunnison County,
Colorado. The petitioner proposes to modify existing scoops for use as
mobile work platforms and implement operational restrictions to
safeguard miners working from the raised platform. The petitioner
states that this petition will apply only to Wagner ST3.5 Scoops,
Serial Nos. SA04C0228, Company ID No. 24-25 and SA 04P0292, Company ID
No. 24-26. The petitioner has listed in this petition specific terms
and conditions that will be used when the proposed alternative is
implemented. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative
method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the
existing standard.
4. Twentymile Coal Company
[Docket No. M-2006-002-C]
Twentymile Coal Company, 29515 Routt County Road 27, Oak
Creek, Colorado 80467 has filed a petition to modify the application of
30 CFR 75.500(d) (Permissible electric equipment) to its Foidel Creek
Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 05-03836) located in Routt County, Colorado. 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 states that the recorded data in
the hand-held computers will be downloaded at the end of the shift and
collated with other data to allow the petitioner to proactively correct
unsafe practices and to prevent accidents before they occur. The
petitioner has listed in this petition specific terms and conditions
that will be used when the 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. Twentymile Coal Company
[Docket No. M-2006-003-C]
Twentymile Coal Company, 29515 Routt County Road 27, Oak
Creek, Colorado 80467 has filed a petition to modify the application of
30 CFR 75.1002(a) (Installation of electric equipment and conductors;
permissibility) to its Foidel Creek Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 05-03836)
located in Routt County, Colorado. The petitioner requests a
modification of the existing standard to permit an alternative method
of compliance to use battery-powered non-permissible hand-held
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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 states that the recorded data in the hand-held computers
will be downloaded at the end of the shift and collated with other data
to allow the petitioner to proactively correct unsafe practices and to
prevent accidents before they occur. The petitioner has listed in this
petition specific terms and conditions that will be used when the
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 February 23,
2006. Copies of these petitions are available for inspection at that
address.
Dated at Arlington, Virginia this 18th day of January 2006.
Robert F. Stone,
Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
[FR Doc. E6-828 Filed 1-23-06; 8:45 am]
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