International Textile Group, Incorporated, Corporate Headquarters; Greensboro, NC; Including Employees of International Textile Group, Incorporated, Corporate Headquarters; Greensboro, NC; Located at the Following Locations: Stratford, CT; Plano, TX; Chino, CA; Denver, CO; Winnetka, IL; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, 6293-6294 [E7-2164]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 27 / Friday, February 9, 2007 / Notices provided personal statements in support of the allegation. After careful review of the complaint and the administrative record, the Department filed a motion for voluntary remand. On December 13, 2006, the USCIT granted the Department’s motion for voluntary remand to conduct further investigation and to make a redetermination regarding the Plaintiffs’ eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance (TAA and ATAA). To be certified as eligible to apply for TAA, the following criteria must be met: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES (1) A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers’ firm (or appropriate subdivision of the firm) have become, or are threatened to become, totally or partially separated; (2) Sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision have decreased absolutely; and (3) Increases (absolute or relative) of imports of articles produced by such workers’ firm or an appropriate subdivision thereof contributed importantly to such total or partial separation, or threat thereof, and to such decline in sales or production, or (4) There has been a shift in production by such workers’ firm or subdivision to a foreign country of articles like or directly competitive with articles which are produced by such firm or subdivision; and 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, is a beneficiary country under the Andean Trade Preference Act, African Growth and Opportunity Act, or the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act or 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. During the remand investigation, the Department reviewed previouslysubmitted information, contacted the Plaintiffs, and requested additional information and clarification from Hoover Precision Products, Inc. (subject firm). During the remand investigation, the subject firm provided new information which revealed that a majority of the subject workers’ activities was related to production and that the remaining activities consisted of warehousing and shipping functions. Based on this new information, the Department determines that, for purposes of the Trade Act, workers of the subject facility were engaged in production. Information obtained during the remand investigation confirmed previously-submitted information that the subject facility ceased to operate in September 2006 and that the subject firm faced increased foreign competition during the relevant time period. During the remand investigation, the Department received additional VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:06 Feb 08, 2007 Jkt 211001 information which revealed that increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with carbon steel balls produced at the subject facility contributed importantly to the subject workers’ separations. Based on new information and confirmations obtained during the remand investigation, the Department determines that TAA criteria (1), (2) and (3) have been met. In addition, in accordance with Section 246 the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, the Department herein presents the results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility to apply for ATAA for older workers. The group eligibility criteria for ATAA that the Department must consider under Section 246 of the Trade Act are: 1. Whether a significant number of workers in the workers’ firm are 50 years of age or older. 2. Whether the workers in the workers’ firm possess skills that are not easily transferable. 3. The competitive conditions within the workers’ industry (i.e., conditions within the industry are adverse). The Department has determined in the case at hand that ATAA criterion (1) has not been met. For purposes of the ATAA program, a significant number means at least three or more workers in a firm with a workforce of fewer than 50 workers. During the remand investigation, the Department confirmed with the subject firm and the Plaintiffs that one worker at the subject facility is age 50 or over. Conclusion After careful review of the facts generated through the remand investigation, I determine that increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with carbon steel balls produced at the subject facility contributed to the total or partial separation of a significant number or proportion of workers at the subject facility. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: ‘‘All workers of Hoover Precision Products, Inc., Washington, Indiana, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after September 11, 2005, through two years from the issuance of this revised determination, are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974.’’ I further determine that all workers of Hoover Precision Products, Inc., Washington, Indiana, are denied eligibility to apply for alternative trade PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6293 adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed at Washington, DC, this 30th day of January 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7–2165 Filed 2–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–59,956; TA–W–59,956A; TA–W– 59,956B; TA–W–59,956C; TA–W–59,956D; TA–W–59,956E] International Textile Group, Incorporated, Corporate Headquarters; Greensboro, NC; Including Employees of International Textile Group, Incorporated, Corporate Headquarters; Greensboro, NC; Located at the Following Locations: Stratford, CT; Plano, TX; Chino, CA; Denver, CO; Winnetka, IL; 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 Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on September 8, 2006, applicable to workers of International Textile Group, Incorporated, Corporate Headquarters, Greensboro, North Carolina. The notice was published in the Federal Register on September 21, 2006 (71 FR 55218). At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. New information shows that worker separations have occurred involving employees of the Corporate Headquarters, Greensboro, North Carolina facility of International Textile Group, Incorporated. Employees of the Corporate Headquarters working out of Stratford, Connecticut, Plano, Texas, Chino, California, Denver, Colorado, and Winnetka, Illinois provided sales function services for the production of broadwoven synthetic and wool fabric produced by the subject firm. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include employees of the Corporate Headquarters, Greensboro, E:\FR\FM\09FEN1.SGM 09FEN1 6294 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 27 / Friday, February 9, 2007 / Notices North Carolina facility of International Textile Group, Incorporated working out of Stratford, Connecticut, Plano, Texas, Chino, California, Denver, Colorado and Winnetka, Illinois. The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers of International Textile Group, Incorporated, Corporate Headquarters, Greensboro, North Carolina who were adversely affected by a shift in production to Mexico. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–59,956 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of International Textile Group, Incorporated, Corporate Headquarters, Greensboro, North Carolina (TA–W–59,956), including employees of International Textile Group, Incorporated, Corporate Headquarters, Greensboro, North Carolina located in Stratford, Connecticut (TA–W– 59,956A), Plano, Texas (TA–W–59,956B), Chino, California (TA–W–59,956C), Denver, Colorado (TA–W–59,956D), and Winnetka, Illinois (TA–W–59,956E), who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after August 16, 2005, through September 8, 2008, 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 2nd day of February 2007. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7–2164 Filed 2–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–60,365] jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES KHS USA, Inc.; Waukesha Division; A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of KHS AG; Waukesha, WI; Dismissal of Application for Reconsideration Pursuant to 29 CFR 90.18(C) an application for administrative reconsideration was filed with the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance for workers at KHS USA, Inc., Waukesha Division, a wholly owned subsidiary of KHS AG, Waukesha, Wisconsin. The application did not contain new information supporting a conclusion that the determination was erroneous, and also did not provide a justification for reconsideration of the determination that was based on either mistaken facts or a misinterpretation of facts or of the law. Therefore, dismissal of the application was issued. VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:06 Feb 08, 2007 Jkt 211001 TA–W–60,365; KHS USA, Inc., Waukesha Division,A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of KHS AG, Waukesha, Wisconsin (February 1, 2007). Signed at Washington, DC, this 2nd day of February 2007. Ralph DiBattista, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7–2161 Filed 2–8–07; 8:45 am] also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974.’’ Signed at Washington, DC, this 2nd day of February 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7–2166 Filed 2–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P BILLING CODE 4510–30–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–60,280] Parkdale America, LLC; Parkdale Mills, Inc.; Eden, NC; 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 Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on November 30, 2006, applicable to workers of Parkdale America, LLC, Eden, North Carolina. The notice was published in the Federal Register on December 12, 2006 (71 FR 74564). At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers were engaged in the production of open end spun yarn. New information shows that Parkdale Mills, Inc. is the parent firm of Parkdale America, LLC. Workers separated from employment at the subject firm had their wages reported under two separate unemployment insurance (UI) tax accounts: Parkdale America, LLC and Parkdale Mills, Inc. Accordingly, the Department is amending the certification to properly reflect this matter. The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers of the Eden, North Carolina location of the subject firm who were adversely affected by increased customer imports. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–60,280 is hereby issued as follows: ‘‘All workers of Parkdale America, LLC, Parkdale Mills, Inc., Eden, North Carolina, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after October 1, 2005, through November 30, 2008, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 and are PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Investigations Regarding Certifications of Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance Petitions have been filed with the Secretary of Labor under Section 221(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (‘‘the Act’’) and are identified in the Appendix to this notice. Upon receipt of these petitions, the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to Section 221(a) of the Act. The purpose of each of the investigations is to determine whether the workers are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Title II, Chapter 2, of the Act. The investigations will further relate, as appropriate, to the determination of the date on which total or partial separations began or threatened to begin and the subdivision of the firm involved. The petitioners or any other persons showing a substantial interest in the subject matter of the investigations may request a public hearing, provided such request is filed in writing with the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than February 20, 2007. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the subject matter of the investigations to the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than February 20, 2007. The petitions filed in this case are available for inspection at the Office of the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room C–5311, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Signed at Washington, DC, this 1st day of February 2007. Ralph Dibattista, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. E:\FR\FM\09FEN1.SGM 09FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 27 (Friday, February 9, 2007)]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-59,956; TA-W-59,956A; TA-W-59,956B; TA-W-59,956C; TA-W-59,956D; 
TA-W-59,956E]


International Textile Group, Incorporated, Corporate 
Headquarters; Greensboro, NC; Including Employees of International 
Textile Group, Incorporated, Corporate Headquarters; Greensboro, NC; 
Located at the Following Locations: Stratford, CT; Plano, TX; Chino, 
CA; Denver, CO; Winnetka, IL; 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 Regarding 
Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative 
Trade Adjustment Assistance on September 8, 2006, applicable to workers 
of International Textile Group, Incorporated, Corporate Headquarters, 
Greensboro, North Carolina. The notice was published in the Federal 
Register on September 21, 2006 (71 FR 55218).
    At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the 
certification for workers of the subject firm. New information shows 
that worker separations have occurred involving employees of the 
Corporate Headquarters, Greensboro, North Carolina facility of 
International Textile Group, Incorporated.
    Employees of the Corporate Headquarters working out of Stratford, 
Connecticut, Plano, Texas, Chino, California, Denver, Colorado, and 
Winnetka, Illinois provided sales function services for the production 
of broadwoven synthetic and wool fabric produced by the subject firm.
    Based on these findings, the Department is amending this 
certification to include employees of the Corporate Headquarters, 
Greensboro,

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North Carolina facility of International Textile Group, Incorporated 
working out of Stratford, Connecticut, Plano, Texas, Chino, California, 
Denver, Colorado and Winnetka, Illinois.
    The intent of the Department's certification is to include all 
workers of International Textile Group, Incorporated, Corporate 
Headquarters, Greensboro, North Carolina who were adversely affected by 
a shift in production to Mexico.
    The amended notice applicable to TA-W-59,956 is hereby issued as 
follows:

All workers of International Textile Group, Incorporated, Corporate 
Headquarters, Greensboro, North Carolina (TA-W-59,956), including 
employees of International Textile Group, Incorporated, Corporate 
Headquarters, Greensboro, North Carolina located in Stratford, 
Connecticut (TA-W-59,956A), Plano, Texas (TA-W-59,956B), Chino, 
California (TA-W-59,956C), Denver, Colorado (TA-W-59,956D), and 
Winnetka, Illinois (TA-W-59,956E), who became totally or partially 
separated from employment on or after August 16, 2005, through 
September 8, 2008, 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 2nd day of February 2007.
Linda G. Poole,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E7-2164 Filed 2-8-07; 8:45 am]
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