South Indiana Lumber Company, Inc., Liberty, KY; Notice of Negative Determination on Reconsideration, 50982-50983 [E7-17476]

Download as PDF 50982 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 171 / Wednesday, September 5, 2007 / Notices TAA PETITIONS INSTITUTED BETWEEN 8/20/07 AND 8/24/07—Continued Subject firm (petitioners) Location Hole In None Hosiery (Comp) ................................... The Colibri Group (Comp) ......................................... Johnson Controls (State) ........................................... Tecumseh Power Company (IAM) ............................ Synergis Technologies (Wkrs) ................................... Burlington, NC ...................................... Providence, RI ...................................... Santa Fe Springs, CA ........................... Grafton, WI ........................................... Grand Rapids, MI ................................. TA–W 62039 62040 62041 62042 62043 ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... [FR Doc. E7–17470 Filed 9–4–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–60,958] rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES Sekely Industries, Inc. Including OnSite Workers of Staffright, Bartech, and Alliance Staffing, Salem, OH; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration On May 14, 2007, the Department of Labor (Department) issued a Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance for the workers and former workers of Sekely Industries, Inc., Salem, Ohio (subject firm). The Department’s Notice of Negative Determination was published in the Federal Register on June 6, 2007 (72 FR 31346). Workers produced automotive dies until the subject firm ceased operation in January 2007. The subject firm used temporary workers supplied by Staffright, Bartech, and Alliance Staffing agencies. The investigation revealed that section 222(a)(2)(A)(I)(C) and section (a)(2)(B)(II)(B) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, were not met. The investigation revealed that the subject firm did not increase its imports of dies or successfully shift its production of automotive dies abroad during the relevant period. The investigation also revealed no increased imports by the subject firm’s major declining customers of like or directly competitive dies accompanied by decreased subject firm purchases. By application dated June 11, 2007, a worker requested administrative reconsideration of the negative determination. The request alleged that the subject firm shifted production to an affiliated facility in China. During the reconsideration investigation, the Department confirmed that the subject firm did not shift production abroad. The Department also received new information that revealed VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:51 Sep 04, 2007 Jkt 211001 that, during the relevant period, a major declining customer of the subject firm replaced subject firm purchases with imported dies that are like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject firm. 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 and possess skills that are not easily transferable. Competitive conditions within the industry are adverse. Conclusion After careful review of the new information obtained in the reconsideration investigation, I determine that workers and former workers of Sekely Industries, Inc., Salem, Ohio are negatively impacted by increased imports of automotive dies like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: All workers of Sekely Industries, Inc., including on-site temporary workers of Staffright, Bartech, and Alliance Staffing, Salem, Ohio who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after February 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 28th day of August 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7–17473 Filed 9–4–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Date of institution 08/24/07 08/24/07 08/24/07 08/24/07 08/24/07 Date of petition 08/22/07 08/23/07 08/09/07 08/22/07 08/24/07 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–61,541] South Indiana Lumber Company, Inc., Liberty, KY; Notice of Negative Determination on Reconsideration On August 3, 2007, the Department issued an Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration for the workers and former workers of the subject firm. The notice was published in the Federal Register on August 14, 2007 (72 FR 45450). The petition for the workers of South Indiana Lumber Company, Inc., Liberty, Kentucky engaged in production of furniture blanks, stair balusters, and handle blanks was denied because the ‘‘contributed importantly’’ group eligibility requirement of Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, was not met. The subject firm did not import furniture blanks, stair balusters, and handle blanks nor did it shift production to a foreign country during the relevant period. The ‘‘contributed importantly’’ test is generally demonstrated through a survey of the workers’ firm’s customers. The survey revealed no imports of furniture blanks, stair balusters, and handle blanks during the relevant period. The petitioners filed a request for reconsideration and requested that workers of South Indiana Lumber Company, Inc., Liberty, Kentucky be considered eligible for TAA as a secondary affected company. The petitioner provided the names of two TAA certified companies to which the subject firm allegedly supplied products during the relevant time period. A company official was contacted to verify whether the subject firm supplied furniture blanks, stair balusters, and handle blanks to the companies provided by the petitioner. The company official stated that South Indiana Lumber Company, Inc., Liberty, Kentucky did not sell to these TAA certified facilities and that these specific facilities were not customers of the E:\FR\FM\05SEN1.SGM 05SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 171 / Wednesday, September 5, 2007 / Notices subject firm during the relevant time period. The Department conducted a further investigation and determined that none of the direct customers of the subject firm were certified eligible for TAA during the relevant time period. Furthermore, the Department requested an additional list of customers from the subject firm and conducted a new customer survey regarding their purchases of furniture blanks, stair balusters, and handle blanks in 2005, 2006 and January through May of 2007 over the corresponding 2006 period. This survey revealed no imports of furniture blanks, stair balusters, and handle blanks during the relevant time period. Conclusion After reconsideration, I affirm the original notice of negative determination of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance for workers and former workers of South Indiana Lumber Company, Inc., Liberty, Kentucky. Signed at Washington, DC this 29th day of August, 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7–17476 Filed 9–4–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P The subject firm originally named Dillon Yarn, was renamed Unifi, Inc.— Dillon Plant on January 1, 2007. The State agency reports that some workers wages at the subject firm are being reported under the Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax account for Dillon Yarn, Dillon, South Carolina. Accordingly, the Department is amending this certification to properly reflect this matter. The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers of Unifi, Inc.—Dillon Plant, formerly known as Dillon Yarn, who were adversely affected by increased customer imports. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–61,522 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of Unifi, Inc.—Dillon Plant, formerly known as Dillon Yarn, Dillon, South Carolina, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after May 10, 2006, through August 15, 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 28th day of August 2007. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7–17475 Filed 9–4–07; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF LABOR BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P Employment and Training Administration DEPARTMENT OF LABOR [TA–W–61,522] Employment and Training Administration rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES Unifi, Inc.—Dillon Plant Formerly Known as Dillon Yarn, Dillon, SC; 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 August 15, 2007, applicable to workers of Unifi, Inc.,—Dillon Plant, Dillon, South Carolina. The notice will be published soon in the Federal Register. At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are engaged in the production of textured polyester yarns and twisted sewing threads. VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:51 Sep 04, 2007 Jkt 211001 Vytech Industries, Inc., Anderson, SC; Including An Employee Of Vytech Industries, Inc., Anderson SC, Located in Salisbury, MD; 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 March 26, 2007, applicable to workers of VyTech Industries, Inc., Anderson, South Carolina. The notice was published in the Federal Register on April 10, 2007 (72 FR 17936). Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 Anderson, South Carolina facility of VyTech Industries, Inc. who is located in Salisbury, Maryland. Mr. Barry Seldomridge provided sales and engineering function services for the Anderson, South Carolina location of the subject firm. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include an employee of the Anderson, South Carolina facility of VyTech Industries, Inc. who is located in Salisbury, Maryland. The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers of VyTech Industries, Inc., Anderson, South Carolina who were adversely affected by increased customer imports. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–60,961 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of VyTech Industries, Inc., Anderson, South Carolina (TA–W–60,961), including an employee in support of VyTech Industries, Inc., Anderson, South Carolina located in Salisbury, Maryland (TA–W– 60,961A), who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after February 9, 2006, through March 26, 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 28th day of August 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7–17474 Filed 9–4–07; 8:45 am] [TA–W–60,961; TA–W–60,961A] PO 00000 50983 BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Proposed Information Collection Request for National Agricultural Workers Survey; Comment Request Employment and Training Administration. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program E:\FR\FM\05SEN1.SGM 05SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 171 (Wednesday, September 5, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50982-50983]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-17476]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-61,541]


South Indiana Lumber Company, Inc., Liberty, KY; Notice of 
Negative Determination on Reconsideration

    On August 3, 2007, the Department issued an Affirmative 
Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration for the workers 
and former workers of the subject firm. The notice was published in the 
Federal Register on August 14, 2007 (72 FR 45450).
    The petition for the workers of South Indiana Lumber Company, Inc., 
Liberty, Kentucky engaged in production of furniture blanks, stair 
balusters, and handle blanks was denied because the ``contributed 
importantly'' group eligibility requirement of Section 222 of the Trade 
Act of 1974, as amended, was not met. The subject firm did not import 
furniture blanks, stair balusters, and handle blanks nor did it shift 
production to a foreign country during the relevant period. The 
``contributed importantly'' test is generally demonstrated through a 
survey of the workers' firm's customers. The survey revealed no imports 
of furniture blanks, stair balusters, and handle blanks during the 
relevant period.
    The petitioners filed a request for reconsideration and requested 
that workers of South Indiana Lumber Company, Inc., Liberty, Kentucky 
be considered eligible for TAA as a secondary affected company. The 
petitioner provided the names of two TAA certified companies to which 
the subject firm allegedly supplied products during the relevant time 
period.
    A company official was contacted to verify whether the subject firm 
supplied furniture blanks, stair balusters, and handle blanks to the 
companies provided by the petitioner. The company official stated that 
South Indiana Lumber Company, Inc., Liberty, Kentucky did not sell to 
these TAA certified facilities and that these specific facilities were 
not customers of the

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subject firm during the relevant time period. The Department conducted 
a further investigation and determined that none of the direct 
customers of the subject firm were certified eligible for TAA during 
the relevant time period.
    Furthermore, the Department requested an additional list of 
customers from the subject firm and conducted a new customer survey 
regarding their purchases of furniture blanks, stair balusters, and 
handle blanks in 2005, 2006 and January through May of 2007 over the 
corresponding 2006 period. This survey revealed no imports of furniture 
blanks, stair balusters, and handle blanks during the relevant time 
period.

Conclusion

    After reconsideration, I affirm the original notice of negative 
determination of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance 
for workers and former workers of South Indiana Lumber Company, Inc., 
Liberty, Kentucky.

    Signed at Washington, DC this 29th day of August, 2007.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E7-17476 Filed 9-4-07; 8:45 am]
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