O'Bryan Brothers, Inc., Leon, IA; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration, 29183 [E7-10013]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 100 / Thursday, May 24, 2007 / Notices through May 11, 2007. Copies of these determinations are available for inspection in Room C–5311, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210 during normal business hours or will be mailed to persons who write to the above address. Dated: May 16, 2007. Ralph Dibattista, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7–10015 Filed 5–23–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–61,265] rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES O’Bryan Brothers, Inc., Leon, IA; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration By application of April 27, 2007, petitioners requested administrative reconsideration regarding the Department’s Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to the workers of the subject firm. The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination issued on April 13, 2007, was based on the finding that the petitioning workers did not produce an article within the meaning of Section 222 of the Act. The denial notice was published in the Federal Register on April 26, 2007 (72 FR 20873). To support the request for reconsideration, petitioners supplied additional information regarding production at the subject facility and a shift in production to Mexico. Upon further contact with the subject firm’s company official, it was revealed that the workers also produced marker patterns in 2006 and January through April of 2007. During a detailed investigation on reconsideration, it was revealed that the subject firm shifted sewing functions and production of marker patterns to Mexico during the relevant period and that this shift contributed importantly to layoffs at the subject firm. In accordance with Section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) for older workers. In order for the Department to issue a certification of eligibility to apply for VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:52 May 23, 2007 Jkt 211001 ATAA, the group eligibility requirements of Section 246 of the Trade Act must be met. The Department has determined in this case that the requirements of Section 246 have been met. A significant number of workers at the firm are age 50 or over and possess skills that are not easily transferable. Competitive conditions within the industry are adverse. Conclusion After careful review of the facts obtained in the investigation, I determine that there was a shift in production from the workers’ firm or subdivision to Mexico of articles that are like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject firm or subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: All workers of O’Bryan Brothers, Inc., Leon, Iowa, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after April 6, 2006 through two years from the date of this certification, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed in Washington, DC this 16th day of May 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7–10013 Filed 5–23–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–61,201; TA–W–61,201A] Photronics, Incorporated; Brookfield, CT Including an Employee of Photronics, Incorporated, Brookfield, CT, Who Received Wages Paid by PLI Management Corp., Located in Palm Bay, FL; 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 April 19, 2007, applicable to workers of PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29183 Photronics, Inc., Brookfield, Connecticut. The notice was published in the Federal Register on May 9, 2007 (72 FR 26424). At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. New information shows that a worker separation occurred involving an employee of the Brookfield, Connecticut facility of Photronics, Incorporated located in Palm Bay, Florida. Information also shows that PLI Management Corp. was contracted by the subject firm to provide payroll function services to workers employed on-site at the Palm Bay, Florida location of the subject firm. Ms. Bonnie Mitchell provided sales function services for the production of photomasks produced by the subject firm. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include an employee of the Brookfield, Connecticut facility of Photronics, Incorporated, located in Palm Bay, Florida whose wages were reported under a separate unemployment insurance (UI) tax account for by PLI Management Corp. The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers of Photronics, Incorporated, Brookfield, Connecticut who were adversely affected by increased imports. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–61,201 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of Photronics, Inc., Brookfield, Connecticut (TA–W–61,201), and including an employee of Photronics, Inc., Brookfield, Connecticut located in Palm Bay, Florida, who’s wages were reported by PLI Management Corp. (TA–W–61,201A), who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after March 23, 2006, through April 19, 2009, 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 15th day of May 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7–10017 Filed 5–23–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P E:\FR\FM\24MYN1.SGM 24MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 100 (Thursday, May 24, 2007)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E7-10013]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-61,265]


O'Bryan Brothers, Inc., Leon, IA; Notice of Revised Determination 
on Reconsideration

    By application of April 27, 2007, petitioners requested 
administrative reconsideration regarding the Department's Negative 
Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment 
Assistance, applicable to the workers of the subject firm.
    The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination 
issued on April 13, 2007, was based on the finding that the petitioning 
workers did not produce an article within the meaning of Section 222 of 
the Act. The denial notice was published in the Federal Register on 
April 26, 2007 (72 FR 20873).
    To support the request for reconsideration, petitioners supplied 
additional information regarding production at the subject facility and 
a shift in production to Mexico.
    Upon further contact with the subject firm's company official, it 
was revealed that the workers also produced marker patterns in 2006 and 
January through April of 2007.
    During a detailed investigation on reconsideration, it was revealed 
that the subject firm shifted sewing functions and production of marker 
patterns to Mexico during the relevant period and that this shift 
contributed importantly to layoffs at the subject firm.
    In accordance with Section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 
2813), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the results 
of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility to apply 
for alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) for older workers.
    In order for the Department to issue a certification of eligibility 
to apply for ATAA, the group eligibility requirements of Section 246 of 
the Trade Act must be met. The Department has determined in this case 
that the requirements of Section 246 have been met.
    A significant number of workers at the firm are age 50 or over and 
possess skills that are not easily transferable. Competitive conditions 
within the industry are adverse.

Conclusion

    After careful review of the facts obtained in the investigation, I 
determine that there was a shift in production from the workers' firm 
or subdivision to Mexico of articles that are like or directly 
competitive with those produced by the subject firm or subdivision. In 
accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following 
certification:

    All workers of O'Bryan Brothers, Inc., Leon, Iowa, who became 
totally or partially separated from employment on or after April 6, 
2006 through two years from the date of this certification, are 
eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the 
Trade Act of 1974, and are eligible to apply for alternative trade 
adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974.

    Signed in Washington, DC this 16th day of May 2007.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E7-10013 Filed 5-23-07; 8:45 am]
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