RF Monolithics, Inc., Dallas, TX; Including an Employee of RF Monolithics, Inc., Dallas, TX Located in Gillsville, GA; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, 62680 [E7-21745]

Download as PDF 62680 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 214 / Tuesday, November 6, 2007 / Notices Competitive conditions within the industry are adverse. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–61,769] mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Renfro Corporation, Hot Sox Warehouse, Secaucus, NJ; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration By letter dated September 6, 2007, a company official requested administrative reconsideration by the U.S. Department of Labor (the Department) of the Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, applicable to workers and former workers of Renfro Corporation, Hot Sox Warehouse, Secaucus, New Jersey (the subject firm). The Department’s determination was issued on August 8, 2007. The Department’s Notice of determination was published in the Federal Register on August 27, 2007 (72 FR 49024). The negative determination was based on the Department’s findings that the subject workers, who are engaged in the packaging and distribution of socks produced abroad, are not engaged in employment related to the production of an article within the meaning of Section 222(a)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (the Act) and do not support a firm or appropriate subdivision that produces an article domestically. The Department concluded that the workers cannot be considered import impacted or affected by a shift in production of an article. In the request for reconsideration, the company official provided additional information that showed that the subject workers are engaged in activity related to the production of packaged socks. During the reconsideration investigation, the Department confirmed that the subject firm ceased operations and obtained new information that increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with the packaged socks produced by the subject workers contributed importantly to workers’ separations. 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:55 Nov 05, 2007 Jkt 214001 Conclusion After careful review of the additional facts obtained on reconsideration, I conclude that increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with those produced at Renfro Corporation, Hot Sox Warehouse, Secaucus, New Jersey, contributed importantly to the declines in sales or production and to the total or partial separation of workers at the subject firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: All workers of Renfro Corporation, Hot Sox Warehouse, Secaucus, New Jersey, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after June 28, 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 24th day of October 2007. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7–21746 Filed 11–5–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration employee of the Dallas, Texas facility of RF Monolithics, Inc. located in Gillsville, Georgia. Ms. Elizabeth Johnson provided sales support services for the production of electronic lowpower components that is produced at the Dallas, Texas location of the subject firm. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include an employee of the Dallas, Texas facility of RF Monolithics, Inc. located in Gillsville, Georgia. The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers of RF Monolithics, Inc., Dallas, Texas who were adversely affected by increased company imports. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–61,705 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of RF Monolithics, Inc., Dallas, Texas (TA–W–61,705), including an employee in support of RF Monolithics, Inc., Dallas, Texas located in Gillsville, Georgia (TA–W–61,705A), who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after June 18, 2006, through July 13, 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 29th day of October 2007. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E7–21745 Filed 11–5–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P [TA–W–61,705; TA–W–61,705A] RF Monolithics, Inc., Dallas, TX; Including an Employee of RF Monolithics, Inc., Dallas, TX Located in Gillsville, GA; 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 of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on July 13, 2007, applicable to workers of RF Monolithics, Inc., Dallas, Texas. The notice was published in the Federal Register on July 26, 2007 (72 FR 41088). 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 has occurred involving an PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2273) the Department of Labor herein presents summaries of determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance for workers (TA–W) number and alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) by (TA–W) number issued during the period of October 22 through October 26, 2007. In order for an affirmative determination to be made for workers of a primary firm and a certification issued regarding eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance, each of the group eligibility requirements of section 222(a) of the Act must be met. E:\FR\FM\06NON1.SGM 06NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 214 (Tuesday, November 6, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 62680]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-21745]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-61,705; TA-W-61,705A]


RF Monolithics, Inc., Dallas, TX; Including an Employee of RF 
Monolithics, Inc., Dallas, TX Located in Gillsville, GA; 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 of Eligibility 
to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade 
Adjustment Assistance on July 13, 2007, applicable to workers of RF 
Monolithics, Inc., Dallas, Texas. The notice was published in the 
Federal Register on July 26, 2007 (72 FR 41088).
    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 has occurred involving an employee of the 
Dallas, Texas facility of RF Monolithics, Inc. located in Gillsville, 
Georgia. Ms. Elizabeth Johnson provided sales support services for the 
production of electronic low-power components that is produced at the 
Dallas, Texas location of the subject firm.
    Based on these findings, the Department is amending this 
certification to include an employee of the Dallas, Texas facility of 
RF Monolithics, Inc. located in Gillsville, Georgia. The intent of the 
Department's certification is to include all workers of RF Monolithics, 
Inc., Dallas, Texas who were adversely affected by increased company 
imports.
    The amended notice applicable to TA-W-61,705 is hereby issued as 
follows:

    All workers of RF Monolithics, Inc., Dallas, Texas (TA-W-
61,705), including an employee in support of RF Monolithics, Inc., 
Dallas, Texas located in Gillsville, Georgia (TA-W-61,705A), who 
became totally or partially separated from employment on or after 
June 18, 2006, through July 13, 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 29th day of October 2007.
Linda G. Poole,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
 [FR Doc. E7-21745 Filed 11-5-07; 8:45 am]
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