Collins Aikman Premier Molds, Sterling Heights, MI; Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance; Correction, 44317 [E6-12615]

Download as PDF gechino on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 150 / Friday, August 4, 2006 / Notices subject facility did not increase its imports of ductile iron castings. SAR 12–13, 21, 72, 74, 111. Because the subject firm retained all of its business, SAR 21, 86–87, 111, 123–125, 140–142, and sales had increased at the subject facility prior to the plant closure, SAR 16, 85 the Department did not inquire whether the subject firm’s customers were purchasing from foreign sources instead of purchasing from the subject firm. In response to the Union’s assertion that increased foreign competition caused the consolidation of the subject firm’s operations and the subsequent closure of the subject facility, SAR 15, the Department sought clarification from the subject firm, SAR 14, 81–138 and the individuals identified by the Union (former and current subject firm officials). SAR 29–41, 76–80. According to the subject firm, any statement about mergers as a result of foreign competition was a general statement about the domestic foundry and automotive industries. SAR 21. Further, one of the three individuals identified by the Union as having relevant information recalls hearing that the Chinese government had built furnaces, but could not clearly identify the source of the information and was unable to identify the product the furnaces were built to manufacture. SAR 80. Another individual identified by the Union did not recall meeting any Union representative and stated that the workers were aware of the subject firm’s concerns regarding the high cost of maintaining the facility (the facility was old and in need of much repair). SAR 80. The third individual did not recall any comment made to or from the Union about foreign competition at any meeting, including the December 9, 2002 meeting. SAR 74. During the second remand investigation, the Department determined that production had not shifted abroad from the subject. SAR 16. Rather, the Department concluded that production had shifted from the subject facility to other domestic subject firm facilities producing similar products. SAR 16, 74, 120–121, 124, 141. If the subject firm as a whole suffered decreased sales or production prior to the subject facility’s closure, the Department may determine that the subject firm was adversely impacted by increased imports and that the closure was part of the subject firm’s efforts to stay viable. The Department, therefore, also requested during second remand investigation corporate-wide sales and VerDate Aug<31>2005 22:39 Aug 03, 2006 Jkt 208001 production figures of articles like and directly competitive with ductile iron castings for 2001, 2002, and 2003, SAR 113, 118–121, 123–138, and sales figures for the subject firm’s major customer. SAR 126, 130, 133. The subject firm provided information for fiscal year 2001 (October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001), fiscal year 2002 (October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002), and fiscal year 2003 (October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003). SAR 115–116, 120–121, 124–125. For purposes of determining whether the closure of the subject facility was part of the subject firm’s efforts to stay viable, the Department inquired into the subject firm’s sales and production levels during time periods other than the time periods identified in the initial investigation. These alternative time periods are necessary because the subject facility ceased production on December 9, 2002. For purposes of only this portion of the second remand investigation, the ‘‘relevant period’’ is October 1, 2001 through September 2002, and the ‘‘base period’’ is October 1, 2000 through September 2001. The data shows that the subject firm’s fiscal year 2002 sales were stable when compared to fiscal year 2001 sales and that the subject firm’s fiscal year 2002 production level was relatively stable when compared to fiscal year 2001 production level. SAR 122. The data also shows that subject firm sales to its largest customer remained stable during the relevant period. SAR 141–142. Given the stable production levels, sales levels and customer base, the Department determines that the subject firm was not adversely impacted by increased imports of ductile iron castings and that increased imports of ductile iron castings did not contribute importantly to the closing of the subject facility. Further, as indicated by a former subject firm official, the subject facility was old and in need of much repair. SAR 80. Finally, in accordance with Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, the Department herein presents the results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility to apply for ATAA. In order to apply the Department to issue a certification of eligibility to apply for ATAA, the subject worker group must be certified eligible to apply for TAA. Since the workers are being denied eligibility to apply for TAA, they cannot be certified eligible to apply for ATAA. PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44317 Conclusion After careful review of the findings of the second remand investigation, I affirm the notice of negative determination of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance for workers and former workers of Citation Corporation, Camden, Tennessee. Signed at Washington, DC, this 26th day of July 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–12620 Filed 8–3–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–58,805] Collins Aikman Premier Molds, Sterling Heights, MI; Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance; Correction This notice rescinds the notice of certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance applicable to TA–58,805, which was published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2006 (71 FR 19208–19210) in FR Document E6– 5518, Billing Code 4510–30–P. This rescinds the certification of eligibility for workers of TA–58,805, to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance and confirms eligibility to apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance as identified on page 19209 in the first column, the sixth TA–W number listed. The Department appropriately published in the Federal Register April 13, 2006, page 19210, under the notice of Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, the denial of eligibility applicable to workers of TA–W–58,805. The notice appears on page 19210 in the third column, the sixth TA–W number listed. Signed in Washington, DC, this 28th day of July 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6–12615 Filed 8–3–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–30–P E:\FR\FM\04AUN1.SGM 04AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 150 (Friday, August 4, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 44317]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-12615]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-58,805]


Collins Aikman Premier Molds, Sterling Heights, MI; Affirmative 
Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade 
Adjustment Assistance; Correction

    This notice rescinds the notice of certification of eligibility to 
apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance applicable to TA-
58,805, which was published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2006 
(71 FR 19208-19210) in FR Document E6-5518, Billing Code 4510-30-P.
    This rescinds the certification of eligibility for workers of TA-
58,805, to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance and 
confirms eligibility to apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance as 
identified on page 19209 in the first column, the sixth TA-W number 
listed.
    The Department appropriately published in the Federal Register 
April 13, 2006, page 19210, under the notice of Negative Determinations 
for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, the denial of eligibility 
applicable to workers of TA-W-58,805. The notice appears on page 19210 
in the third column, the sixth TA-W number listed.

    Signed in Washington, DC, this 28th day of July 2006.
Erica R. Cantor,
Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E6-12615 Filed 8-3-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-30-P

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