Ford Motor Company Vehicle Operations Division, Wixom Assembly Plant, Wixom, MI; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration, 50127-50128 [E7-17178]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training
Administration
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Dako Colorado Eridan Pathology
Instrumentation Division Including OnSite Leased Workers of Volt and
Aerotek, Ft. Collins, CO; Notice of
Revised Determination on
Reconsideration
On July 23, 2007, the Department of
Labor (Department) issued a Negative
Determination Regarding Eligibility to
Apply for Worker Adjustment
Assistance and Alternative Trade
Adjustment Assistance applicable to the
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and
Alternative Trade Adjustment
Assistance (ATAA) petition filed by
company officials on behalf of workers
and former workers of Dako Colorado,
Eridan Pathology Instrumentation
Division, Ft. Collins, Colorado (subject
firm). The Department’s Notice of
negative determination was published
in the Federal Register on August 9,
2007 (72 FR 44866).
The negative determination stated the
petition was denied because section
222(a)(2)(A)(I.C) and (II.C) of the Trade
Act of 1975, as amended, was not
satisfied. The investigation revealed that
the subject firm did not import during
the relevant period and that, following
a shift of production to Denmark, which
began in 2006, the subject firm does not
anticipate importing to United States
customers until 2008 or 2009.
The determination also stated that the
subject workers are engaged in research,
development and design work on biotech instruments, and are separately
identifiable from other workers at the
subject firm. The determination further
stated that subject firm production
ceased in October 2006 and the workers’
separations are a continuation of the
shift of production abroad.
By letter dated August 8, 2007, a
company official requested
administrative reconsideration of the
Department’s negative determination.
The request for reconsideration alleged
that following the shift of bio-tech
instrumentation production abroad,
there is likely to be an increase in
imports by the subject firm and its
customers of articles that are like or
directly competitive with those
produced by the subject firm.
During the reconsideration
investigation, the official explained that
Dako Colorado has two divisions, that
the two divisions operate
independently, and that the Eridan
Pathology Instrumentation Division
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produces bio-tech instrumentation.
Therefore, the Department determines
that the subject workers are engaged in
the production of bio-tech
instrumentation.
During the reconsideration
investigation, the company official
confirmed previously-submitted
information and provided additional
information regarding the subject firm’s
intention to import bio-tech
instrumentation from Denmark to satisfy
its domestic customers.
Based on the additional information
obtained during the reconsideration
investigation, the Department
determines that section
222(a)(2)(A)(II.C) of the Trade Act of
1975, as amended, has been satisfied.
In accordance with section 246 the
Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as
amended, the Department herein
presents the results of its investigation
regarding certification of eligibility to
apply for ATAA. The Department has
determined in this case that the group
eligibility requirements of section 246
have been met.
A significant number of workers at the
firm are age 50 or over. Workers possess
skills that are not easily transferable.
Competitive conditions within the
industry are adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the additional
information obtained during the
reconsideration investigation, I
determine that bio-tech instrumentation
production at Dako Colorado, Eridan
Pathology Instrumentation Division, Ft.
Collins, Colorado shifted abroad and
there is a likelihood of increased
imports of articles like or directly
competitive with those produced at the
subject firm following the shift of
production abroad.
In accordance with the provisions of
the Act, I make the following
certification:
All workers of Dako Colorado, Eridan
Pathology Instrumentation Division,
including on-site workers of Volt and
Aerotek, Ft. Collins, Colorado, who became
totally or partially separated from
employment on or after July 9, 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 at Washington, DC, this 23rd day of
August 2007.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade
Adjustment Assistance.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training
Administration
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Ford Motor Company Vehicle
Operations Division, Wixom Assembly
Plant, Wixom, MI; Notice of Revised
Determination on Reconsideration
On July 10, 2007, the Department
issued an Affirmative Determination
Regarding Application on
Reconsideration applicable to workers
and former workers of the subject firm.
The notice was published in the Federal
Register on July 17, 2007 (72 FR 39078).
The previous investigation initiated
on April 18, 2007, resulting in a
negative determination issued on May 7,
2007, was based on the finding that
imports of vehicles like or directly
competitive with the Lincoln Towncar
did not contribute importantly to
worker separations at the subject firm
and no shift of production to a foreign
source occurred. The denial notice was
published in the Federal Register on
May 24, 2007 (72 FR 29182).
To support the request for
reconsideration, the petitioner supplied
additional information to supplement
that which was gathered during the
initial investigation. Upon further
review of the information and a contact
with the company official, it was
revealed that the subject firm started
shifting production of the Lincoln
Towncar to Canada during the relevant
period and that this shift contributed to
the layoffs at the subject firm.
In accordance with section 246 of 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
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subdivision to Canada 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 Ford Motor Company,
Vehicle Operations Division, Wixom
Assembly Plant, Wixom, Michigan, who
became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after April 12, 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 22nd day
of August 2007.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade
Adjustment Assistance.
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Track Corporation Including On-Site
Leased Workers of Forge Industrial,
Spring Lake, MI; Notice of Revised
Determination on Reconsideration
On June 18, 2007, the Department of
Labor (Department) issued a Negative
Determination Regarding Eligibility to
Apply for Worker Adjustment
Assistance and Alternative Trade
Adjustment Assistance applicable to the
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and
Alternative Trade Adjustment
Assistance (ATAA) petition filed by a
company official on behalf of workers
and former workers of Track
Corporation, Spring Lake, Michigan
(subject firm). The Department’s Notice
of negative determination was
published in the Federal Register on
July 9, 2007 (72 FR 37266).
The subject firm produces seat
adjusters for the automotive industry
and public seating for stadiums and
theaters. Workers are separately
identifiable by product line. The TAA/
ATAA petition was filed on behalf of
workers engaged in the production of
seat adjusters.
The negative determination was based
on the Department’s findings that the
subject firm did not shift production of
seat adjusters abroad and does not
import seat adjusters. A survey revealed
that the subject firm’s major customer
did not import seat adjusters during the
relevant period.
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By letter dated July 16, 2007, a
company official requested
administrative reconsideration of the
Department’s negative determination.
The request for reconsideration stated
that the subject firm’s major customer
replaced subject firm purchases with
imported seat adjusters.
During the reconsideration
investigation, the Department carefully
reviewed the administrative file,
contacted the company official for
clarification, and contacted the subject
firm’s major customer for more
information about its import purchases.
Previously-submitted information
revealed that subject firm sales,
production, and employment levels
declined during the relevant period.
Information obtained during the
reconsideration investigation revealed
that the subject firm’s major customer
began using foreign-made seat adjusters
in 2006 and replacing subject firm
purchases with foreign-made seat
adjusters during 2007.
In accordance with section 246 of the
Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as
amended, the Department herein
presents the results of its investigation
regarding certification of eligibility to
apply for ATAA. The Department has
determined in this case that the group
eligibility requirements of section 246
have been met.
A significant number of workers at the
firm are age 50 or over. Workers possess
skills that are not easily transferable.
Competitive conditions within the
industry are adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the
information obtained in the initial and
reconsideration investigations, I
determine that the subject workers are
adversely-impacted by increased
imports of articles like or directly
competitive with those produced at the
subject firm. In accordance with the
provisions of the Act, I make the
following certification:
‘‘All workers of Track Corporation,
including on-site workers of Forge Industrial,
Spring Lake, Michigan, engaged in the
production of seat adjusters, who became
totally or partially separated from
employment on or after May 16, 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.’’
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Signed at Washington, DC, this 23rd day of
August 2007.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade
Adjustment Assistance.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
[TA-W-61,324]
Ford Motor Company Vehicle Operations Division, Wixom Assembly
Plant, Wixom, MI; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration
On July 10, 2007, the Department issued an Affirmative
Determination Regarding Application on Reconsideration applicable to
workers and former workers of the subject firm. The notice was
published in the Federal Register on July 17, 2007 (72 FR 39078).
The previous investigation initiated on April 18, 2007, resulting
in a negative determination issued on May 7, 2007, was based on the
finding that imports of vehicles like or directly competitive with the
Lincoln Towncar did not contribute importantly to worker separations at
the subject firm and no shift of production to a foreign source
occurred. The denial notice was published in the Federal Register on
May 24, 2007 (72 FR 29182).
To support the request for reconsideration, the petitioner supplied
additional information to supplement that which was gathered during the
initial investigation. Upon further review of the information and a
contact with the company official, it was revealed that the subject
firm started shifting production of the Lincoln Towncar to Canada
during the relevant period and that this shift contributed to the
layoffs at the subject firm.
In accordance with section 246 of 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
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subdivision to Canada 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 Ford Motor Company, Vehicle Operations
Division, Wixom Assembly Plant, Wixom, Michigan, who became totally
or partially separated from employment on or after April 12, 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 22nd day of August 2007.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E7-17178 Filed 8-29-07; 8:45 am]
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