Hearth and Home Technologies, Division of HNI Industries, Mt. Pleasant, IA; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration of Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, 20140 [E7-7618]

Download as PDF 20140 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 77 / Monday, April 23, 2007 / Notices Signed in Washington, DC, this 13th day of April, 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7–7618 Filed 4–20–07; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–60,850] [TA–W–60,788] Hearth and Home Technologies, Division of HNI Industries, Mt. Pleasant, IA; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration of Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P The Alan White Company Corporate Office, Stamps, Arkansas; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By letter dated April 2, 2007, a state official requested administrative reconsideration regarding Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) applicable to workers of the subject firm. The negative determination was signed on March 16, 2007, and was published in the Federal Register on March 30, 2007 (72 FR 15168). The workers of Hearth and Home Technologies, division of HNI Industries, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa were certified eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) on March 16, 2007. 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 petitioner provided sufficient 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. Investigations Regarding Certifications of Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance By application dated April 5, 2007, a petitioner requested administrative reconsideration of the Department of Labor’s Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The determination was issued on March 28, 2007 and published in the Federal Register on April 10, 2007 (72 FR 17938). The negative determination was based on the Department’s findings that that the petitioning workers of this firm or subdivision do not produce an article within the meaning of Section 222 of the Act. The Department reviewed the request for reconsideration and has determined that the petitioner has provided additional information. Therefore, the Department will conduct further investigation to determine if the workers meet the eligibility requirements of the Trade Act of 1974. Conclusion 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. Signed at Washington, DC, this 12th of April, 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7–7619 Filed 4–20–07; 8:45 am] jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P 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 Hearth and Home Technologies, division of HNI Industries, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after January 16, 2006 through March 16, 2009, 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:17 Apr 20, 2007 Jkt 211001 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration 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 May 3, 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 May 3, 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 10th day of April 2007. Ralph DiBattista, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. E:\FR\FM\23APN1.SGM 23APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 77 (Monday, April 23, 2007)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-7618]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-60,788]


Hearth and Home Technologies, Division of HNI Industries, Mt. 
Pleasant, IA; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration of 
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

    By letter dated April 2, 2007, a state official requested 
administrative reconsideration regarding Alternative Trade Adjustment 
Assistance (ATAA) applicable to workers of the subject firm. The 
negative determination was signed on March 16, 2007, and was published 
in the Federal Register on March 30, 2007 (72 FR 15168).
    The workers of Hearth and Home Technologies, division of HNI 
Industries, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa were certified eligible to apply for 
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) on March 16, 2007.
    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 petitioner provided 
sufficient 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 Hearth and Home Technologies, division of HNI 
Industries, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, who became totally or partially 
separated from employment on or after January 16, 2006 through March 
16, 2009, 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 13th day of April, 2007.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E7-7618 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am]
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