Federal-State Unemployment Compensation Program: Certifications for 2005 Under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, 28713-28714 [E6-7508]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 95 / Wednesday, May 17, 2006 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–59,252] True North Foods, US, Inc.; Stratford, CT; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on April 20, 2006 in response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at True North Foods, US, Inc., Stratford, Connecticut. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC this 5th day of May, 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–7516 Filed 5–16–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–56,333] mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Westpoint Stevens, Inc.; Now Known as Westpoint Home, Inc; Bed Products Division Including On–Site Leased Workers of Action Staffing, a Subdivision of American Services Clemson, SC; 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 February 9, 2005, applicable to workers of the WestPoint Stevens, Inc., Bed Products Division, Clemson, South Carolina. The notice was published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2005 (70 FR 11704). The certification was amended on August 17, 2005 to reflect the new ownership. The notice was published in the Federal Register on September 27, 2005 (70 FR 56494). At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:08 May 16, 2006 Jkt 208001 workers are engaged in the production of sheets and pillowcases. New information shows that leased workers of Action Staffing, a subdivision of American Services were employed at the Clemson, South Carolina location of WestPoint Stevens, Inc. now known as WestPoint Home, Inc. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include leased workers of Action Staffing, a subdivision of American Services working at WestPoint Stevens, Inc., now known as WestPoint Home, Inc., Clemson, South Carolina. The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers of WestPoint Stevens, Inc., now known as WestPoint Home, Inc., Bed Products Division who was adversely affected by increased imports. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–56,333 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of WestPoint Stevens, Inc., now known as WestPoint Home, Inc., Bed Products Division, including on-site leased workers of Action Staffing, a subdivision of American Services, Clemson, South Carolina, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after January 11, 2004, through February 9, 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 3rd day of May 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–7513 Filed 5–16–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Federal-State Unemployment Compensation Program: Certifications for 2005 Under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act Employment and Training Administration. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Secretary of Labor signed the annual certifications under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, 26 U.S.C. 3301 et seq., thereby enabling employers who make contributions to state unemployment funds to obtain certain credits against their liability for the federal unemployment tax. By letter PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28713 the certifications were transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury. The letter and certifications are printed below. Signed in Washington, DC, May 5, 2006. Emily Stover DeRocco, Assistant Secretary of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. November 21, 2005. The Honorable John W. Snow, Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, DC 20220. Dear Secretary Snow: Transmitted herewith are an original and one copy of the certifications of the states and their unemployment compensation laws for the 12-month period ending on October 31, 2005. One is required with respect to the normal Federal unemployment tax credit by Section 3304 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC), and the other is required with respect to the additional tax credit by Section 3303 of the IRC. Both certifications list all 53 jurisdictions. Sincerely, Elaine L. Chao Enclosures Certification of States to the Secretary of the Treasury Pursuant to Section 3304(C) of The Internal Revenue Code Of 1986 In accordance with the provisions of Section 3304(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 3304(c)), I hereby certify the following named states to the Secretary of the Treasury for the 12-month period ending on October 31, 2005, in regard to the unemployment compensation laws of those states which heretofore have been approved under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio West Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1 Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Virgin Islands Washington Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming 28714 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 95 / Wednesday, May 17, 2006 / Notices This certification is for the maximum normal credit allowable under Section 3302(a) of the Code. Elaine L. Chao, Secretary of Labor. Certification of State Unemployment Compensation Laws to the Secretary of the Treasury Pursuant to Section 3303(B)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 In accordance with the provisions of paragraph (1) of Section 3303(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 3303(b)(1)), I hereby certify the unemployment compensation laws of the following named states, which heretofore have been certified pursuant to paragraph (3) of Section 3303(b) of the Code, to the Secretary of the Treasury for the 12-month period ending on October 31, 2005: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Virgin Islands Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Massachusetts Avenue NE., Washington, DC. The Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee is a technical committee composed of economists, statisticians, and behavioral scientists that are recognized for their attainments and objectivity in their respective fields. Committee members are called upon to analyze issues involved in producing Federal economic statistics and recommend practices that will lead to optimum efficiency, effectiveness, and cooperation among the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis and Bureau of the Census. The meeting will be held in Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 of the Postal Square Building Conference Center. The schedule and agenda for the meeting are as follows: 9 a.m. Opening session. 9:30 a.m. New Data on the Services Sector. 1 p.m. Outliers in Data Produced and Used in Federal Statistical Agencies. 3 p.m. Priorities for future meetings. 3:30 p.m. American Time Use Survey (ATUS) and Non-market Accounts. 4:45 p.m. Conclude (approximate time). The meeting is open to the public. Any questions concerning the meeting should be directed to Margaret Johnson, Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee, on Area Code (202) 691– 5600. Individuals with disabilities, who need special accommodations, should contact Ms. Johnson at least two days prior to the meeting date. Signed at Washington, DC the 10th day of May 2006. Kathleen P. Utgoff, Commissioner of Labor Statistics. [FR Doc. E6–7509 Filed 5–16–06; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Elaine L. Chao, Secretary of Labor. [FR Doc. E6–7508 Filed 5–16–06; 8:45 am] Mine Safety and Health Administration BILLING CODE 4510–30–P 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. Petitions for Modification DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Bureau of Labor Statistics mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES 1. Perry County Coal Corporation Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee; Notice of Open Meeting and Agenda The tenth meeting of the Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee will be held on June 9, 2006 in the Postal Square Building, 2 VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:08 May 16, 2006 Jkt 208001 [Docket No. M–2006–009–C] Perry County Coal Corporation, 1845 S. KY Hwy.15, Hazard, Kentucky 41701 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.364(a)(2) (Weekly examination) to its HZ4–1 Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 15–02085) located PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 2. Six M. Coal Company [Docket No. M–2006–010–C] Six M Coal Company, 647 South Street, Lykens, Pennsylvania 17048 has filed a petition to modify the application of paragraph (b) of 30 CFR 49.2 (Availability of mine rescue teams) to its No. 1 Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36–09138) located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit the use of reduction of two mine rescue teams with three members with one alternative for either team in lieu of two mine rescue teams with five members and one alternate each team. The petitioner asserts that to utilize five or more rescue team members in the mine’s confined working places would result in a diminution of safety to both the miners at the mine and members of the rescue team, and that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. 3. Six M. Coal Company [Docket No.M–2006–011–C] BILLING CODE 4510–24–P This certification is for the maximum additional credit allowable under Section 3302(b) of the Code. in Perry County, Kentucky. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit approved check points 5 and 5A to be relocated in the neutral entry on the Southwest Mains, and add check points 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F, 5G, 5H, 5I, 5J, 5K, 5L, 5M, and 5N which will be located in the neutral entry in the Southwest Mains, due to hazardous roof and rib conditions. The petitioner has listed specific procedures in this petition that will be followed 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. Sfmt 4703 Six M Coal Company, 647 South Street, Lykens, Pennsylvania 17048 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.1202 and 1202–1(a) (Temporary notations, revisions, and supplements) to its No. 1 Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36–09138) located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner proposes to revise and supplement mine maps annually instead of every 6 months as required, and to update maps daily by hand notations. The petitioner also proposes to conduct surveys prior to commencing retreat mining and whenever either a drilling program under 30 CFR 75.388 or plan for mining into inaccessible areas under 30 CFR 75.389 is required. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 95 (Wednesday, May 17, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28713-28714]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-7508]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Federal-State Unemployment Compensation Program: Certifications 
for 2005 Under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act

AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Labor signed the annual certifications under 
the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, 26 U.S.C. 3301 et seq., thereby 
enabling employers who make contributions to state unemployment funds 
to obtain certain credits against their liability for the federal 
unemployment tax. By letter the certifications were transmitted to the 
Secretary of the Treasury. The letter and certifications are printed 
below.

    Signed in Washington, DC, May 5, 2006.
Emily Stover DeRocco,
Assistant Secretary of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
November 21, 2005.
The Honorable John W. Snow, Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, DC 
20220.

    Dear Secretary Snow: Transmitted herewith are an original and one 
copy of the certifications of the states and their unemployment 
compensation laws for the 12-month period ending on October 31, 2005. 
One is required with respect to the normal Federal unemployment tax 
credit by Section 3304 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC), and 
the other is required with respect to the additional tax credit by 
Section 3303 of the IRC. Both certifications list all 53 jurisdictions.

 Sincerely,
Elaine L. Chao

    Enclosures

Certification of States to the Secretary of the Treasury Pursuant to 
Section 3304(C) of The Internal Revenue Code Of 1986

    In accordance with the provisions of Section 3304(c) of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 3304(c)), I hereby certify the 
following named states to the Secretary of the Treasury for the 12-
month period ending on October 31, 2005, in regard to the unemployment 
compensation laws of those states which heretofore have been approved 
under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act:

Alabama                           Idaho
Alaska                            Illinois
Arizona                           Indiana
Arkansas                          Iowa
California                        Kansas
Colorado                          Kentucky
Connecticut                       Louisiana
Delaware                          Maine
District of Columbia              Maryland
Florida                           Massachusetts
Georgia                           Michigan
Hawaii                            Minnesota
Mississippi                       Puerto Rico
Missouri                          Rhode Island
Montana                           South Carolina
Nebraska                          South Dakota
Nevada                            Tennessee
New Hampshire                     Texas
New Jersey                        Utah
New Mexico                        Vermont
New York                          Virginia
North Carolina                    Virgin Islands
North Dakota                      Washington
Ohio West                         Virginia
Oklahoma                          Wisconsin
Oregon                            Wyoming
Pennsylvania
 


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    This certification is for the maximum normal credit allowable under 
Section 3302(a) of the Code.

Elaine L. Chao,
Secretary of Labor.

Certification of State Unemployment Compensation Laws to the Secretary 
of the Treasury Pursuant to Section 3303(B)(1) of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986

    In accordance with the provisions of paragraph (1) of Section 
3303(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 3303(b)(1)), I 
hereby certify the unemployment compensation laws of the following 
named states, which heretofore have been certified pursuant to 
paragraph (3) of Section 3303(b) of the Code, to the Secretary of the 
Treasury for the 12-month period ending on October 31, 2005:

Alabama                           Idaho
Alaska                            Illinois
Arizona                           Indiana
Arkansas                          Iowa
California                        Kansas
Colorado                          Kentucky
Connecticut                       Louisiana
Delaware                          Maine
District of Columbia              Maryland
Florida                           Massachusetts
Georgia                           Michigan
Hawaii                            Minnesota
Mississippi                       Puerto Rico
Missouri                          Rhode Island
Montana                           South Carolina
Nebraska                          South Dakota
Nevada                            Tennessee
New Hampshire                     Texas
New Jersey                        Utah
New Mexico                        Vermont
New York                          Virginia
North Carolina                    Virgin Islands
North Dakota                      Washington
Ohio                              West Virginia
Oklahoma                          Wisconsin
Oregon                            Wyoming
Pennsylvania
 

    This certification is for the maximum additional credit allowable 
under Section 3302(b) of the Code.

Elaine L. Chao,
Secretary of Labor.
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