Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, 19753-19756 [E6-5658]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 73 / Monday, April 17, 2006 / Notices Local jails/annual—3,083 respondents (average response time = 15 minutes). State prisons/quarterly—50 respondents (average response time = 5 minutes). State prisons addendum/quarterly— 50 respondents (average response time = 30 minutes per reported death). State juvenile corrections/quarterly— 51 respondents (average response time = 5 minutes). State juvenile corrections addendum/ quarterly—51 respondents (average response time = 30 minutes per reported death). State and local law enforcement/ quarterly—51 respondents (average response time = 5 minutes). State and local law enforcement addendum/quarterly—51 respondents (average response time = 60 minutes per reported death). (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The estimated total public burden hours associated with this collection is 4,609 hours. If additional information is required contact: Robert B. Briggs, Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: April 12, 2006. Robert B. Briggs, Clearance Officer, Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 06–3641 Filed 4–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–18–M DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–59,021] dsatterwhite on PROD1PC76 with NOTICES 3M Precision Optics, Inc., Cincinnati, OH; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, an investigation was initiated on March 14, 2006 in response to a petition filed on behalf of workers at 3M Precision Optics, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio. The petitioning group of workers is covered by an active certification, [TA– W–54,549] which expires on May 12, 2006. Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:16 Apr 14, 2006 Jkt 208001 Signed in Washington, DC, this 4th day of April, 2006. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–5656 Filed 4–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273) the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance on June 17, 2005, applicable to workers of Culp Inc., including Culp Upholstery Prints Plant, Culp Central Distribution Center, and Culp Sample Department, Burlington, North Carolina. The workers are engaged in employment related to the production of upholstery fabrics. New information provided by the petitioners indicates their intention was to apply for all available Trade Act benefits at the time of the filing. Therefore, the Department has made a decision to investigate further to determine if the workers are eligible to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance. The investigation revealed that a significant number of workers of the subject firm are age 50 or over, workers have skills that are not easily transferable, and conditions in the industry are adverse. Review of this information shows that all eligibility criteria under section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended have been met for workers at the subject firm. Accordingly, the Department is amending the certification to reflect its finding. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–57,142 is hereby issued as follows: ‘‘All workers of Culp Inc., including Culp Upholstery Prints Plant, Culp Central Distribution Center, and Culp Sample Department, Burlington, North Carolina, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after May 5, 2004 through June 17, 2007, are eligible to apply for Fmt 4703 Signed at Washington, DC, this 6th day of April 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–5657 Filed 4–14–06; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Culp, Inc., Including the Following Divisions, Culp Upholstery Prints Culp Central Distribution Center and Culp Sample Department, Burlington, NC; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance Frm 00072 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.’’ BILLING CODE 4510–30–P [TA–W–57,142] PO 00000 19753 Sfmt 4703 Employment and Training Administration Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, (19 U.S.C. 2273), the Department of Labor herein presents summaries of determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance for workers (TA–W) number and alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) by (TA–W) number issued during the periods of March 2006. In order for an affirmative determination to be made and a certification of eligibility to apply for directly-impacted (primary) worker adjustment assistance to be issued, each of the group eligibility requirements of section 222(a) of the Act must be met. I. Section (a) (2) (A) all of the following must be satisfied: A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers’ firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; B. The sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision have decreased absolutely; and C. Increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with articles produced by such firm or subdivision have contributed importantly to such workers’ separation or threat of separation and to the decline in sales or production of such firm or subdivision; or II. Section (a) (2) (B) both of the following must be satisfied: A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers’ firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; B. There has been a shift in production by such workers’ firm or subdivision to a foreign county of E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1 19754 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 73 / Monday, April 17, 2006 / Notices dsatterwhite on PROD1PC76 with NOTICES articles like or directly competitive with articles which are produced by such firm or subdivision; and C. One of the following must be satisfied: 1. The country to which the workers’ firm has shifted production of the articles is a party to a free trade agreement with the United States; 2. The country to which the workers’ firm has shifted production of the articles to a beneficiary country under the Andean Trade Preference Act, African Growth and Opportunity Act, or the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act; or 3. There has been or is likely to be an increase in imports of articles that are like or directly competitive with articles which are or were produced by such firm or subdivision. Also, in order for an affirmative determination to be made and a certification of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance as an adversely affected secondary group to be issued, each of the group eligibility requirements of section 222(b) of the Act must be met. (1) Significant number or proportion of the workers in the workers’ firm or an appropriate subdivision of the firm have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; (2) The workers’ firm (or subdivision) is a supplier or downstream producer to a firm (or subdivision) that employed a group of workers who received a certification of eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance benefits and such supply or production is related to the article that was the basis for such certification; and (3) Either— (A) The workers’ firm is a supplier and the component parts it supplied for the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph (2) accounted for at least 20 percent of the production or sales of the workers’ firm; or (B) A loss or business by the workers’ firm with the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph (2) contributed importantly to the workers’ separation or threat of separation. Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance The following certifications have been issued; the date following the company name and location of each determination references the impact date for all workers of such determination. The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of (a)(2)(A) (increased imports) of Section 222 have VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:16 Apr 14, 2006 Jkt 208001 been met, and Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. TA–W–58,829; Winspec Manufacturing, Ronkonkoma, NY: February 9, 2005 TA–W–58,850; American Fiber and Finishing, Inc., Newberry, SC: October 7, 2005 TA–W–58,893; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Leased Wkrs of Voit, Santa Rosa, CA: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893A; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Tempe, AZ: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893B; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Palo Alto, CA: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893C; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Santa Clara, CA: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893D; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Yorba Linda, CA: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893E; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Colorado Springs, CO: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893F; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Englewood, CO: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893G; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Fort Collins, CO: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893H; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Loveland, CO: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893I; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Merritt Island, FL: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893J; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Acworth, GA: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893K; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Carmel, IN: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893L; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Andover, MA: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893M; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Rye, NH: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893N; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Cary, NC: February 22, 2005 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 TA–W–58,893O; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Shelby, NC: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893P; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Allentown, PA: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893Q; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Austin, TX: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893R; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Roanoke, VA: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893S; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Newcastle, WA: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893T; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Sequim, WA: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,893U; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, Semiconductor Test Solutions, Brookfield, WI: February 22, 2005 TA–W–58,913; Century Furniture LLC, Case Goods Plant #1, A Subsidiary of CV Industries, Hickory, NC: February 24, 2005 TA–W–58,916A; Sony Electronics, Vatio of America, On-site wkrs of Remedy Staffing and Staffmark, San Diego, CA: May 20, 2005 TA–W–58,931; Johnson Electric Automotive, Brownsville, TX: February 28, 2005 TA–W–58,987; Lady Ester Lingerie Corporation, Berwick, PA: March 8, 2005 TA–W–58,990; Springs Global US, Inc., HW Close Plant, Fort Lawn, SC: March 1, 2005 TA–W–59,004; Acco Chain and Lifting Products, A Division of FKI Industries, York, PA: March 7, 2005 TA–W–59,029; American and Efird, Inc., Gastonia, NC: February 20, 2005 TA–W–59,031; Fraser Papers L.L.C., Berlin, NH: March 14, 2005 TA–W–59,081; CFM Home Products, Joplin, MO: March 17, 2005 TA–W–59,085; Barry Controls Defense and Industrial, A Subsidiary of the Hutchinson Group, Camden, AR: March 24, 2005 TA–W–58,506; Alpha Sintered Metals, Inc., Ridgway, PA: December 14, 2004 TA–W–58,690; Weyerhaeuser, Veneer Technologies, Wright City, OK: January 20, 2005 TA–W–58,754; Allegheny Color Corporation, A Division of Apollo Colors, Inc., Ridgway, PA: January 30, 2005 TA–W–58,866; Dolan Industries, Inc., Clinton, MA: February 16, 2005 E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 73 / Monday, April 17, 2006 / Notices TA–W–59,055; New England Confectionery Company (NECCO), Stark Candy Division, Thibodaux, LA: March 16, 2005 The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of (a)(2)(B) (shift in production) of section 222 and section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. TA–W–58,882; APA Enterprises, Inc., Aberdeen, SD: February 6, 2005 TA–W–58,918; Perlos, Inc., Including On-Site Leased Wkrs of Cornerstone Staffing, Ft. Worth, TX: March 23, 2005 TA–W–59,013; Conopco, Inc., dba Unilever, dba Unilever Food Division, Leased Wkrs of Key Resources, Asheboro, NC: March 13, 2005 TA–W–59,040; AH Schreiber Company, Gordon Garment Division, Bristol, VA: May 13, 2006 TA–W–58,715; Interface Fabrics, East Douglas, MA: January 20, 2005 TA–W–58,871; Tyco Electronics, Div. Tyco International, Lombard, IL: February 3, 2005 TA–W–58,978; Confluent Photonics Corp., A Subsidiary of Auxora, Inc., Salem, NH: March 9, 2005 TA–W–59,074; Western Graphics Corporation, Including Leased Wkrs of Personnel Source, Eugene, OR: March 21, 2005 The following certification has been issued. The requirement of supplier to a trade certified firm and section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. None. The following certification has been issued. The requirement of downstream producer to a trade certified firm and section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. TA–W–59,036; Collins and Aikman, Southwest Laminates, Inc. Division, El Paso, TX: March 15, 2005 dsatterwhite on PROD1PC76 with NOTICES Negative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified. The investigation revealed that criterion (a)(2)(A)(I.A) and (a)(2)(B)(II.A) (no employment decline) has not been met. None. The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.B.) (Sales or production, or both, did not decline) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B) (shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:16 Apr 14, 2006 Jkt 208001 None. The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.C.) (increased imports) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B) (No shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. TA–W–58,887; Haden Schweitzer Corp., A Division of Haden International Group, Auburn Hills, MI. TA–W–58,897; Ingersoll CM Systems, LLC, Midland, MI. TA–W–58,902; Marcus Brothers Textiles, New York, NY. TA–W–58,948; Carolina Mills, Inc., Plant #3, Newton, NC. The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.C.)(Increased imports and (a)(2)(B) (II.C) (has shifted production to a foreign country) have not been met. None. The workers firm does not produce an article as required for certification under section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. TA–W–58,909; Abco Rents, Inc., Laurens, SC. TA–W–58,922; Radici Fabrics USA, Fall River, MA. TA–W–58,942; Holmes Group (The), A Subsidiary of Jarden Corp., Sedalia, MO. TA–W–58,966; Quintiles, Inc., A Subsidiary of Quintiles Transnational Corp., Data Management Department, Morrisville, NC. TA–W–59,020; Sony Electronics, Inc., Local Service Center, Customer Service Division, San Diego, CA. TA–W–59,034; ExxonMobil Chemical Co., A Division of Exxon Mobil Corp., Film Division, Macedon, NY. TA–W–59,038; Shure Electronics, Douglas, AZ. The investigation revealed that criteria (2) has not been met. The workers firm (or subdivision) is not a supplier or downstream producer to trade-affected companies. None. Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In order for the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance to issued a certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) for older workers, the group eligibility requirements of Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act must be met. In the following cases, it has been determined that the requirements of section 246(a)(3)(ii) have not been met for the reasons specified. Since the workers are denied eligibility to apply for TAA, the workers cannot be certified eligible for ATAA. PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19755 TA–W–58,887; Haden Schweitzer Corp., A Division of Haden International Group, Auburn Hills, MI. TA–W–58,897; Ingersoll CM Systems, LLC, Midland, MI. TA–W–58,902; Marcus Brothers Textiles, New York, NY. TA–W–58,948; Carolina Mills, Inc., Plant # 3, Newton, NC. TA–W–58,909; Abco Rents, Inc., Laurens, SC. TA–W–58,922; Radici Fabrics USA, Fall River, MA. TA–W–58,942; Holmes Group (The), A Subsidiary of Jarden Corp., Sedalia, MO. TA–W–58,966; Quintiles, Inc., A Subsidiary of Quintiles Transnational Corp., Data Management Department, Morrisville, NC. TA–W–59,020; Sony Electronics, Inc., Local Service Center, Customer Service Division, San Diego, CA. TA–W–59,034; ExxonMobil Chemical Co., A Division of Exxon Mobil Corp., Film Division, Macedon, NY. TA–W–59,038; Shure Electronics, Douglas, AZ. The Department as determined that criterion (1) of section 246 has not been met. Workers at the firm are 50 years of age or older. TA–W–59,031; Fraser Papers L.L.C., Berlin, NH. TA–W–58,882; APA Enterprises, Inc., Aberdeen, SD. The Department as determined that criterion (2) of Section 246 has not been met. Workers at the firm possess skills that are easily transferable. TA–W–59,029; American and Efird, Inc., Gastonia, NC. TA–W–59,081; CFM Home Products, Joplin, MO. TA–W–59,055; New England Confectionery Company (NECCO), Stark Candy Division, Thibodaux, LA. TA–W–58,918; Perlos, Inc., Including On-Site Leased Workers of Cornerstone Staffing, Ft. Worth, TX. The Department as determined that criterion (3) of Section 246 has not been met. Competition conditions within the workers’ industry are not adverse. None. I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the month of March 2006. Copies of These determinations are available for inspection in Room C–5311, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210 during normal business hours or will be mailed to persons who write to the above address. E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1 19756 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 73 / Monday, April 17, 2006 / Notices Dated: April 7, 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–5658 Filed 4–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [ETA Handbook No. 384] Unemployment Compensation for ExServicemembers (UCX) Handbook; Comment Request dsatterwhite on PROD1PC76 with NOTICES ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden conducts a preclearance 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 Office of Workforce Security (OWS) is soliciting comments concerning the extension of the Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers (UCX) Handbook, Number 384. A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addressee section of this notice or by accessing: https://www.doleta.gov/ Performance/guidance/ OMBControlNumber.cfm. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addressee section below on or before June 16, 2006. ADDRESSES: Written comments on this notice may be mailed or delivered to Keith Ribnick, Office of Workforce Security (OWS), U.S. Department of Labor, Room S–4231, Frances Perkins Building, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202) 693–3223 (this is not a toll-free number), fax number (202) 693–3975. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The UCX law (5 U.S.C. 8521–8523) provides for the payment of VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:16 Apr 14, 2006 Jkt 208001 unemployment compensation to eligible ex-servicemembers separated from the military service. State workforce agencies (SWAs), through agreements with the Secretary of Labor, act as agents of the Secretary for the purpose of providing unemployment compensation to ex-servicemembers following the Department’s regulations at 20 CFR 614 and guidelines in the Department’s UCX Handbook. SWAs must be able to obtain certain military service information from each claimant filing for UCX benefits to enable them to determine eligibility for benefits. The forms ETA 841 and ETA 843 (and related instructions) contained in the UCX Handbook are necessary and utilized by SWAs for the purpose of obtaining this needed information. The form ETA 841, which is in the current Office of Management and Budget (OMB) inventory of approved burden collection, has become an optional form and is no longer used by the majority of SWAs. Since the ETA 841 is rarely used, the burden is so minimal it cannot be determined; hence, no burden is being requested. Information pertaining to a UCX claimant can only be obtained from the Federal Claims Control Center (FCCC) or the individual’s military discharge form (DD Form 214) received from the appropriate branch of service. If the FCCC or the ex-servicemember does not have this information readily available, the most effective way to obtain this information is by use of the form ETA 843 which is prescribed by the Department of Labor for the SWAs’ use. The completed ETA Form 843 is sent to the appropriate military branch to obtain an official copy of the DD Form 214 or to obtain clarification about information contained in an existing DD Form 214. Without this information, SWAs could not adequately determine the ex-servicemembers’ eligibility for benefits and would not be able to properly administer the program. II. Review Focus The Department of Labor is particularly interested in comments which: • 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; PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • 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. Current Actions This is a request for OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) of an extension to an existing collection of information previously approved and assigned OMB control No. 1205–0176. The current burden is based on an inventory of 105,958 UCX claims filed in fiscal year (FY) 2005. This request is based on same number of UCX claims filed in FY 2005 since it is estimated that approximately the same number of UCX claims will be filed in Fiscal Years 2006, 2007 and 2008. Fifty-three (53) SWAs utilize the ETA Form 843. The ETA Form 843 is used by SWAs only when it is necessary to obtain additional clarifying information from the military pertaining to the UCX claimant or to obtain a copy of the DD Form 214. It is estimated that only 5 percent (5,297) of the UCX claims filed will require use of the ETA Form 843. The ETA Form 843 maybe sent to any one of the four branches of military service (Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force), the Coast Guard, or the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These latter two agencies are considered branches of military service for UCX purposes but are not under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense. Type of Review: Extension, without change. Agency: Employment and Training Administration. Title: Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers (UCX) Handbook Number 384. OMB Number: 1205–0176. Agency Number: ETA Handbook # 384. Recordkeeping: 3 years. Affected Public: Federal Government, State workforce agencies and Individuals. Total Respondents: 1. Frequency: As needed. Total responses: 5,297 Average Time Per Response: 1.0 minutes. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 88 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0. E:\FR\FM\17APN1.SGM 17APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility to Apply for 
Worker Adjustment Assistance

    In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as 
amended, (19 U.S.C. 2273), the Department of Labor herein presents 
summaries of determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade 
adjustment assistance for workers (TA-W) number and alternative trade 
adjustment assistance (ATAA) by (TA-W) number issued during the periods 
of March 2006.
    In order for an affirmative determination to be made and a 
certification of eligibility to apply for directly-impacted (primary) 
worker adjustment assistance to be issued, each of the group 
eligibility requirements of section 222(a) of the Act must be met.
    I. Section (a) (2) (A) all of the following must be satisfied:
    A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such 
workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become 
totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or 
partially separated;
    B. The sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision 
have decreased absolutely; and
    C. Increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with 
articles produced by such firm or subdivision have contributed 
importantly to such workers' separation or threat of separation and to 
the decline in sales or production of such firm or subdivision; or
    II. Section (a) (2) (B) both of the following must be satisfied:
    A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such 
workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become 
totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or 
partially separated;
    B. There has been a shift in production by such workers' firm or 
subdivision to a foreign county of

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articles like or directly competitive with articles which are produced 
by such firm or subdivision; and
    C. One of the following must be satisfied:
    1. The country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of 
the articles is a party to a free trade agreement with the United 
States;
    2. The country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of 
the articles to a beneficiary country under the Andean Trade Preference 
Act, African Growth and Opportunity Act, or the Caribbean Basin 
Economic Recovery Act; or
    3. There has been or is likely to be an increase in imports of 
articles that are like or directly competitive with articles which are 
or were produced by such firm or subdivision.
    Also, in order for an affirmative determination to be made and a 
certification of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance 
as an adversely affected secondary group to be issued, each of the 
group eligibility requirements of section 222(b) of the Act must be 
met.
    (1) Significant number or proportion of the workers in the workers' 
firm or an appropriate subdivision of the firm have become totally or 
partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially 
separated;
    (2) The workers' firm (or subdivision) is a supplier or downstream 
producer to a firm (or subdivision) that employed a group of workers 
who received a certification of eligibility to apply for trade 
adjustment assistance benefits and such supply or production is related 
to the article that was the basis for such certification; and
    (3) Either--
    (A) The workers' firm is a supplier and the component parts it 
supplied for the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph (2) 
accounted for at least 20 percent of the production or sales of the 
workers' firm; or
    (B) A loss or business by the workers' firm with the firm (or 
subdivision) described in paragraph (2) contributed importantly to the 
workers' separation or threat of separation.

Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and 
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

    The following certifications have been issued; the date following 
the company name and location of each determination references the 
impact date for all workers of such determination.
    The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of 
(a)(2)(A) (increased imports) of Section 222 have been met, and Section 
246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met.
TA-W-58,829; Winspec Manufacturing, Ronkonkoma, NY: February 9, 2005
TA-W-58,850; American Fiber and Finishing, Inc., Newberry, SC: October 
7, 2005
TA-W-58,893; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Leased Wkrs of Voit, Santa Rosa, CA: 
February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893A; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Tempe, AZ: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893B; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Palo Alto, CA: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893C; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Santa Clara, CA: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893D; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Yorba Linda, CA: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893E; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Colorado Springs, CO: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893F; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Englewood, CO: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893G; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Fort Collins, CO: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893H; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Loveland, CO: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893I; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Merritt Island, FL: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893J; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Acworth, GA: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893K; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Carmel, IN: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893L; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Andover, MA: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893M; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Rye, NH: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893N; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Cary, NC: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893O; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Shelby, NC: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893P; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Allentown, PA: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893Q; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Austin, TX: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893R; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Roanoke, VA: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893S; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Newcastle, WA: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893T; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Sequim, WA: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,893U; Agilent Technologies, Inc., Automated Test Group, 
Semiconductor Test Solutions, Brookfield, WI: February 22, 2005
TA-W-58,913; Century Furniture LLC, Case Goods Plant #1, A Subsidiary 
of CV Industries, Hickory, NC: February 24, 2005
TA-W-58,916A; Sony Electronics, Vatio of America, On-site wkrs of 
Remedy Staffing and Staffmark, San Diego, CA: May 20, 2005
TA-W-58,931; Johnson Electric Automotive, Brownsville, TX: February 28, 
2005
TA-W-58,987; Lady Ester Lingerie Corporation, Berwick, PA: March 8, 
2005
TA-W-58,990; Springs Global US, Inc., HW Close Plant, Fort Lawn, SC: 
March 1, 2005
TA-W-59,004; Acco Chain and Lifting Products, A Division of FKI 
Industries, York, PA: March 7, 2005
TA-W-59,029; American and Efird, Inc., Gastonia, NC: February 20, 2005
TA-W-59,031; Fraser Papers L.L.C., Berlin, NH: March 14, 2005
TA-W-59,081; CFM Home Products, Joplin, MO: March 17, 2005
TA-W-59,085; Barry Controls Defense and Industrial, A Subsidiary of the 
Hutchinson Group, Camden, AR: March 24, 2005
TA-W-58,506; Alpha Sintered Metals, Inc., Ridgway, PA: December 14, 
2004
TA-W-58,690; Weyerhaeuser, Veneer Technologies, Wright City, OK: 
January 20, 2005
TA-W-58,754; Allegheny Color Corporation, A Division of Apollo Colors, 
Inc., Ridgway, PA: January 30, 2005
TA-W-58,866; Dolan Industries, Inc., Clinton, MA: February 16, 2005

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TA-W-59,055; New England Confectionery Company (NECCO), Stark Candy 
Division, Thibodaux, LA: March 16, 2005

    The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of 
(a)(2)(B) (shift in production) of section 222 and section 
246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met.

TA-W-58,882; APA Enterprises, Inc., Aberdeen, SD: February 6, 2005
TA-W-58,918; Perlos, Inc., Including On-Site Leased Wkrs of Cornerstone 
Staffing, Ft. Worth, TX: March 23, 2005
TA-W-59,013; Conopco, Inc., dba Unilever, dba Unilever Food Division, 
Leased Wkrs of Key Resources, Asheboro, NC: March 13, 2005
TA-W-59,040; AH Schreiber Company, Gordon Garment Division, Bristol, 
VA: May 13, 2006
TA-W-58,715; Interface Fabrics, East Douglas, MA: January 20, 2005
TA-W-58,871; Tyco Electronics, Div. Tyco International, Lombard, IL: 
February 3, 2005
TA-W-58,978; Confluent Photonics Corp., A Subsidiary of Auxora, Inc., 
Salem, NH: March 9, 2005
TA-W-59,074; Western Graphics Corporation, Including Leased Wkrs of 
Personnel Source, Eugene, OR: March 21, 2005

    The following certification has been issued.
    The requirement of supplier to a trade certified firm and section 
246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met.

None.
    The following certification has been issued.
    The requirement of downstream producer to a trade certified firm 
and section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met.

TA-W-59,036; Collins and Aikman, Southwest Laminates, Inc. Division, El 
Paso, TX: March 15, 2005

Negative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance

    In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the 
criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.
    The investigation revealed that criterion (a)(2)(A)(I.A) and 
(a)(2)(B)(II.A) (no employment decline) has not been met.

None.
    The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.B.) (Sales or 
production, or both, did not decline) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B) (shift in 
production to a foreign country) have not been met.

None.

    The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.C.) (increased 
imports) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B) (No shift in production to a foreign 
country) have not been met.

TA-W-58,887; Haden Schweitzer Corp., A Division of Haden International 
Group, Auburn Hills, MI.
TA-W-58,897; Ingersoll CM Systems, LLC, Midland, MI.
TA-W-58,902; Marcus Brothers Textiles, New York, NY.
TA-W-58,948; Carolina Mills, Inc., Plant #3, Newton, NC.

    The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.C.)(Increased 
imports and (a)(2)(B) (II.C) (has shifted production to a foreign 
country) have not been met.

None.

    The workers firm does not produce an article as required for 
certification under section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.

TA-W-58,909; Abco Rents, Inc., Laurens, SC.
TA-W-58,922; Radici Fabrics USA, Fall River, MA.
TA-W-58,942; Holmes Group (The), A Subsidiary of Jarden Corp., Sedalia, 
MO.
TA-W-58,966; Quintiles, Inc., A Subsidiary of Quintiles Transnational 
Corp., Data Management Department, Morrisville, NC.
TA-W-59,020; Sony Electronics, Inc., Local Service Center, Customer 
Service Division, San Diego, CA.
TA-W-59,034; ExxonMobil Chemical Co., A Division of Exxon Mobil Corp., 
Film Division, Macedon, NY.
TA-W-59,038; Shure Electronics, Douglas, AZ.

    The investigation revealed that criteria (2) has not been met. The 
workers firm (or subdivision) is not a supplier or downstream producer 
to trade-affected companies.

None.

Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

    In order for the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance to issued 
a certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade 
Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) for older workers, the group eligibility 
requirements of Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act must be met.
    In the following cases, it has been determined that the 
requirements of section 246(a)(3)(ii) have not been met for the reasons 
specified.
    Since the workers are denied eligibility to apply for TAA, the 
workers cannot be certified eligible for ATAA.

TA-W-58,887; Haden Schweitzer Corp., A Division of Haden International 
Group, Auburn Hills, MI.
TA-W-58,897; Ingersoll CM Systems, LLC, Midland, MI.
TA-W-58,902; Marcus Brothers Textiles, New York, NY.
TA-W-58,948; Carolina Mills, Inc., Plant # 3, Newton, NC.
TA-W-58,909; Abco Rents, Inc., Laurens, SC.
TA-W-58,922; Radici Fabrics USA, Fall River, MA.
TA-W-58,942; Holmes Group (The), A Subsidiary of Jarden Corp., Sedalia, 
MO.
TA-W-58,966; Quintiles, Inc., A Subsidiary of Quintiles Transnational 
Corp., Data Management Department, Morrisville, NC.
TA-W-59,020; Sony Electronics, Inc., Local Service Center, Customer 
Service Division, San Diego, CA.
TA-W-59,034; ExxonMobil Chemical Co., A Division of Exxon Mobil Corp., 
Film Division, Macedon, NY.
TA-W-59,038; Shure Electronics, Douglas, AZ.

    The Department as determined that criterion (1) of section 246 has 
not been met. Workers at the firm are 50 years of age or older.

TA-W-59,031; Fraser Papers L.L.C., Berlin, NH.
TA-W-58,882; APA Enterprises, Inc., Aberdeen, SD.

    The Department as determined that criterion (2) of Section 246 has 
not been met. Workers at the firm possess skills that are easily 
transferable.

TA-W-59,029; American and Efird, Inc., Gastonia, NC.
TA-W-59,081; CFM Home Products, Joplin, MO.
TA-W-59,055; New England Confectionery Company (NECCO), Stark Candy 
Division, Thibodaux, LA.
TA-W-58,918; Perlos, Inc., Including On-Site Leased Workers of 
Cornerstone Staffing, Ft. Worth, TX.

    The Department as determined that criterion (3) of Section 246 has 
not been met. Competition conditions within the workers' industry are 
not adverse.

None.

    I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were 
issued during the month of March 2006. Copies of These 
determinations are available for inspection in Room C-5311, U.S. 
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20210 during normal business hours or will be mailed to persons who 
write to the above address.


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    Dated: April 7, 2006.
Erica R. Cantor,
Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
 [FR Doc. E6-5658 Filed 4-14-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-30-P
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