New England Confectionery Company (NECCO), Stark Candy Company, Thibodaux, Louisiana; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration of Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, 33003-33004 [E6-8768]

Download as PDF rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 7, 2006 / Notices petitioner alleges that the major declining customer of the subject firm which manufactures gloves decreased purchases of the woven textile fabrics from Carolina Mills, Inc., Plant #3, Newton, North Carolina because the customer has been importing the finished glove products from abroad. The petitioner states that the sales and production of woven textile fabrics at the subject firm have been negatively impacted by increasing presence of foreign imports of gloves on the market, thus workers of the subject firm should be eligible for TAA. In order to establish import impact, the Department must consider imports that are like or directly competitive with those produced at the subject firm. Imports of gloves cannot be considered like or directly competitive with woven textile fabrics produced by Carolina Mills, Inc., Plant #3, Newton, North Carolina and imports of gloves are not relevant in this investigation. The petitioner also alleges that production of woven textile fabrics has been negatively impacted by ‘‘problems with yarn sourcing’’, a component in the manufacturing process of woven fabrics. The petitioner provided the names of the yarn suppliers who were negatively impacted either by the shift in production of yarn abroad or increased imports of yarn. The fact that subject firm’s suppliers shifted their production abroad or were import impacted is relevant to this investigation if determining whether workers of the subject firm are eligible for TAA based on the secondary downstream producer of trade certified primary firm impact. For certification on the basis of the workers’ firm being a secondary downstream producer, the subject firm must purchase articles for further production from a trade certified firm which in its turn has been impacted by shift in production to/ increase in imports from Canada or Mexico. The investigation revealed that the subject firm had only one supplier of yarn who was under TAA certification during the relevant time period. However this supplier accounted for less than one percent of subject firm’s total purchases of yarn and a loss of business with this company did not contribute importantly to determine a negative trade impact on the subject firm. The rest of the companies which supplied yarn to the subject firm are not certified for TAA. Therefore, the subject firm workers are not eligible under secondary impact as a downstream producer. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:54 Jun 06, 2006 Jkt 208001 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 22nd day of May, 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–8777 Filed 6–6–06; 8:45 am] 33003 initiated on May 12, 2006 in response to a petition filed on behalf of workers at Eaton Corporation, Phelps, New York. The petitioners have requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed in Washington, DC, this 18th day of May 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–8773 Filed 6–6–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–59,367] [TA–W–59,265] Corinthian Inc., Sewing Department, Boonesville, MS; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on April 24, 2006, in response to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Corinthian Inc., Sewing Department, Boonesville, Mississippi. The worker group is covered by a current certification. The certification for TA–W–58,644, Corinthian, Inc., Sewing Department, Corinth, Mississippi, was amended on May 5, 2006, to include workers of Corinthian, Inc., Sewing Department, Boonesville, Mississippi. The workers were not separately identifiable between plants. Consequently, further investigation in this petition would serve no purpose and the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC this 17th day of May 2006. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–8774 Filed 6–6–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–59,390] Eaton Corporation; Phelps, NY; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, an investigation was PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Forney Corporation, a Division of United Technologies Corp., Carrollton, TX; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, an investigation was initiated on May 10, 2006 in response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at Forney Corporation, A Division of United Technologies Corporation, Carrollton, Texas. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed in Washington, DC, this 18th day of May 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–8771 Filed 6–6–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–59,055] New England Confectionery Company (NECCO), Stark Candy Company, Thibodaux, Louisiana; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration of Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance By letter dated April 13, 2006, a company official requested administrative reconsideration in combination with a letter dated April 18, 2006 from the Louisiana Work, Department of Labor regarding Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) applicable to workers of the subject firm. The E:\FR\FM\07JNN1.SGM 07JNN1 33004 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 7, 2006 / Notices negative determination was signed on March 31, 2006, and was published in the Federal Register on April 17, 2006 (71 FR 19755). The workers of New England Confectionery Company (Necco), Stark Candy Company, Thibodaux, Louisiana were certified eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) on March 31, 2006. The initial ATAA investigation determined that the skills of the subject worker group are easily transferable to other positions in the local area. In the request for reconsideration, the company official provided new information confirming that the skills of the workers at the subject firm are not easily transferable in the local commuting area. Additional investigation has determined that the workers possess skills that are not easily transferable. A significant number or proportion of the worker group are age fifty years or over. Competitive conditions within the industry are adverse. Conclusion After careful review of the additional facts obtained on reconsideration, I conclude that the requirements of section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, have been met for workers at the subject firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: All workers of New England Confectionery Company (Necco), Stark Candy Company, Thibodaux, Louisiana, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after March 16, 2005 through March 31, 2008, are eligible to apply for trade adjustment assistance under section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed in Washington, DC this 22nd day of May, 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–8768 Filed 6–6–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES North Gate Litho Print, Portland, OR; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on May 11, 17:54 Jun 06, 2006 Signed at Washington, DC this 18th day of May 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–8772 Filed 6–6–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P Jkt 208001 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–58,827] Stucki Embroidery Works, Inc., Fairview, NJ; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application of May 17, 2006, a company official requested administrative reconsideration of the Department of Labor’s Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to workers of the subject firm. The determination was issued on April 14, 2006. The Department’s Notice of determination was published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2006 (71 FR 21044). Workers produced embroidered stars for American flags. In the request for reconsideration, the company official stated that the subject firm produces a variety of products, including embroidered stars and lace. A review of previously-submitted material reveal that another company official indicated that the subject workers produced embroidered star fields for American flags. The Department has carefully reviewed the request for reconsideration based on new information provided and review of the initial decision and has determined that the Department will conduct further investigation. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Signed at Washington, DC, this 22nd day of May 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–8769 Filed 6–6–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–58,756] Wagner Knitting, Inc., Including OnSite Leased Workers of ADP Total Source III, Inc., Lowell, NC; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance Conclusion [TA–W–59,373] VerDate Aug<31>2005 2006, in response to a worker petition filed by the State of Oregon on behalf of workers at North Gate Litho Print, Portland, Oregon. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. 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 April 28, 2006, applicable to workers of Wagner Knitting, Inc., Lowell, North Carolina. The notice was published in the Federal Register on May 11, 2006 (71 FR 27519). At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are engaged in the production of circular knit fabrics. New information shows that leased workers of ADP Total Source III, Inc. were employed on-site at the Lowell, North Carolina location of Wagner Knitting, Inc. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include leased workers of ADP Total Source III, Inc. working on-site at Wagner Knitting, Inc., Lowell, North Carolina. The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers employed at Wagner Knitting, Inc., Lowell, North Carolina who was adversely affected by increased customer imports. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–58,756 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of Wagner Knitting, Inc., including on-site leased workers of ADP Total Source III, Inc., Lowell, North Carolina, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after January 30, 2005, through April 28, 2008, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also E:\FR\FM\07JNN1.SGM 07JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 7, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33003-33004]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-8768]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-59,055]


New England Confectionery Company (NECCO), Stark Candy Company, 
Thibodaux, Louisiana; Notice of Revised Determination on 
Reconsideration of Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

    By letter dated April 13, 2006, a company official requested 
administrative reconsideration in combination with a letter dated April 
18, 2006 from the Louisiana Work, Department of Labor regarding 
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) applicable to workers of 
the subject firm. The

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negative determination was signed on March 31, 2006, and was published 
in the Federal Register on April 17, 2006 (71 FR 19755).
    The workers of New England Confectionery Company (Necco), Stark 
Candy Company, Thibodaux, Louisiana were certified eligible to apply 
for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) on March 31, 2006.
    The initial ATAA investigation determined that the skills of the 
subject worker group are easily transferable to other positions in the 
local area.
    In the request for reconsideration, the company official provided 
new information confirming that the skills of the workers at the 
subject firm are not easily transferable in the local commuting area.
    Additional investigation has determined that the workers possess 
skills that are not easily transferable. A significant number or 
proportion of the worker group are age fifty years or over. Competitive 
conditions within the industry are adverse.

Conclusion

    After careful review of the additional facts obtained on 
reconsideration, I conclude that the requirements of section 246 of the 
Trade Act of 1974, as amended, have been met for workers at the subject 
firm.
    In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following 
certification:

    All workers of New England Confectionery Company (Necco), Stark 
Candy Company, Thibodaux, Louisiana, who became totally or partially 
separated from employment on or after March 16, 2005 through March 
31, 2008, are eligible to apply for trade adjustment assistance 
under section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 and are also eligible to 
apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under section 246 
of the Trade Act of 1974.

    Signed in Washington, DC this 22nd day of May, 2006.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E6-8768 Filed 6-6-06; 8:45 am]
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