Non-Metallic Components, Inc., Rib Lake, Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration, 70347 [E7-23911]
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Based on the new information, the
Department conducted a survey of a
major declining customer regarding its
purchases of like or directly competitive
products with plastic parts
manufactured by the subject firm. The
survey revealed that the major declining
customer increased imports of plastic
parts during the relevant period.
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.
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Conclusion
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The investigation revealed that
criteria of Section 222(b)(2) has not been
met. The workers’ firm (or subdivision)
is not a supplier to or a downstream
producer for a firm whose workers were
certified eligible to apply for TAA.
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I hereby certify that the aforementioned
determinations were issued during the period
of November 26 through November 30, 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: November 5, 2007.
Ralph Dibattista,
Director, Division of Trade Adjustment
Assistance.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Non-Metallic Components, Inc., Rib
Lake, Notice of Revised Determination
on Reconsideration
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On November 8, 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 November 16, 2007 (72 FR
64685).
The previous investigation initiated
on July 24, 2007, resulted in a negative
determination issued on September 19,
2007, was based on the finding that
imports of custom injection molded
plastic parts did not contribute
importantly to worker separations at the
subject firm and no shift in production
to countries that are Party to a Free
Trade Agreements with the United
States or beneficiary countries occurred.
The denial notice was published in the
Federal Register on October 3, 2007 (72
FR 56385).
In the request for reconsideration, the
petitioner provided additional
information regarding the subject firm’s
declining customers.
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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 Non-Metallic
Components, Inc., Rib Lake, Wisconsin,
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 Non-Metallic Components,
Inc., Rib Lake, Wisconsin, who became
totally or partially separated from
employment on or after July 18, 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 30th day of
November 2007.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade
Adjustment Assistance.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training
Administration
Investigations Regarding Certifications
of Eligibility To Apply for Worker
Adjustment Assistance and Alternative
Trade Adjustment Assistance
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 December 21, 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 December
21, 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 4th day of
December 2007.
Ralph Dibattista,
Director, Division of Trade Adjustment
Assistance.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
[TA-W-61,867]
Non-Metallic Components, Inc., Rib Lake, Notice of Revised
Determination on Reconsideration
On November 8, 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 November 16, 2007 (72 FR 64685).
The previous investigation initiated on July 24, 2007, resulted in
a negative determination issued on September 19, 2007, was based on the
finding that imports of custom injection molded plastic parts did not
contribute importantly to worker separations at the subject firm and no
shift in production to countries that are Party to a Free Trade
Agreements with the United States or beneficiary countries occurred.
The denial notice was published in the Federal Register on October 3,
2007 (72 FR 56385).
In the request for reconsideration, the petitioner provided
additional information regarding the subject firm's declining
customers.
Based on the new information, the Department conducted a survey of
a major declining customer regarding its purchases of like or directly
competitive products with plastic parts manufactured by the subject
firm. The survey revealed that the major declining customer increased
imports of plastic parts during the relevant period.
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 additional facts obtained on
reconsideration, I conclude that increased imports of articles like or
directly competitive with those produced at Non-Metallic Components,
Inc., Rib Lake, Wisconsin, 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 Non-Metallic Components, Inc., Rib Lake,
Wisconsin, who became totally or partially separated from employment
on or after July 18, 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 30th day of November 2007.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E7-23911 Filed 12-10-07; 8:45 am]
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