Office of Job Corps; Advisory Committee on Job Corps; Meeting, 12461-12462 [E8-4371]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 46 / Friday, March 7, 2008 / Notices obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. On January 14, 2008, the Commission instituted an investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, 19 U.S.C. 1337, based on a complaint filed by International Business Machines Corporation of Armonk, New York (‘‘IBM’’), alleging a violation of section 337 in the importation, sale for importation, and sale within the United States after importation of certain computer products, computer components, and products containing same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,008,829; 5,249,741; and 5,371,852. 73 FR. 2275 (Jan. 14, 2008). The complainant named ASUS Computer International of Fremont, California, and ASUStek Computer, Inc. of Peitou Taipei, Taiwan as respondents. On January 31, 2008, complainant IBM moved for leave to amend the complaint and notice of investigation by adding two additional respondents, Pegatron Technology Corporation and Unihan Technology Corporation, both of Taipei City, Taiwan. On February 12, 2008, the ALJ issued Order No. 4 granting complainant’s motion. No party petitioned for review of the subject ID. The Commission has determined not to review the ID. The authority for the Commission’s determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in section 210.42(h) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.42(h)). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By order of the Commission. Issued: March 4, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–4534 Filed 3–6–08; 8:45 am] INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 731–TA–1143 (Preliminary)] Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes From China Determination On the basis of the record1 developed in the subject investigation, the United States International Trade Commission (Commission) determines, pursuant to section 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the Act), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports from China of small diameter graphite electrodes,2 provided for in subheading 8545.11.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). Commencement of Final Phase Investigation Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission’s rules, the Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of its investigation. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of scheduling, which will be published in the Federal Register as provided in section 207.21 of the Commission’s rules, upon notice from the Department of Commerce (Commerce) of an affirmative preliminary determination in the investigation under section 733(b) of the Act, or, if the preliminary determination is negative, upon notice of an affirmative final determination in that investigation under section 735(a) of the Act. Parties that filed entries of appearance in the preliminary phase of the investigation need not enter a separate appearance for the final phase of the investigation. Industrial users, and, if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail level, representative consumer organizations have the right to appear as parties in Commission antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the investigation. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 7020–02–P 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). 2 Chairman Daniel R. Pearson and Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert made affirmative determinations based on a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is threatened with material injury by reason of subject imports of small diameter graphite electrodes from China that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:46 Mar 06, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12461 Background On January 17, 2008, a petition was filed with the Commission and Commerce by SGL Carbon LLC, Charlotte, NC and Superior Graphite Co., Chicago, IL, alleging that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of LTFV imports of small diameter graphite electrodes from China. Accordingly, effective January 17, 2008, the Commission instituted antidumping duty investigation No. 731–TA–1143 (Preliminary). Notice of the institution of the Commission’s investigation and of a public conference to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register of January 25, 2008 (73 FR 4627). The conference was held in Washington, DC, on February 7, 2008, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel. The Commission transmitted its determination in this investigation to the Secretary of Commerce on March 3, 2008. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 3985 (March 2008), entitled Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes from China: Investigation No. 731–TA–1143 (Preliminary). By order of the Commission. Issued: March 3, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–4491 Filed 3–6–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of Job Corps; Advisory Committee on Job Corps; Meeting Office of Job Corps, Labor Department. ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: On August 22, 2006, the Advisory Committee on Job Corps (ACJC) was established in accordance with the provisions of the Workforce Investment Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Committee was established to advance Job Crops’ new vision for student achievement aimed at 21st century highgrowth employment. The Committee was established to advance Job Corps’ new vision for student achievement E:\FR\FM\07MRN1.SGM 07MRN1 12462 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 46 / Friday, March 7, 2008 / Notices aimed at 21st century high-growth employment. This Committee will also evaluate Job Corps program characteristics, including its purpose, goals, and effectiveness, efficiency, and performance measures in order to address the critical issues facing the provision of job training and education to the youth population that it serves. The Committee may provide other advice and recommendations with regard to identifying and overcoming problems, planning program or center development or strengthening relations between Job Corps and agencies, institutions, or groups engaged in related activities. The meeting will be held on March 19–20, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. DATES: The Advisory Committee meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coast Line Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Telephone: (904) 588–1234. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Woodard, Office of Job Corps, 202–693–3000 (this is not a toll-free number). On August 22, 2006 the Advisory Committee on Job Corps (71 FR 48949) was established in accordance with the provisions of the Workforce Investment Act, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Committee was established to advance Job Corps’ new vision for student achievement aimed at 21st century highgrowth employment. This Committee will also evaluate Job Corps program characteristics, including its purpose, goals, and effectiveness, efficiency, and performance measures in order to address the critical issues facing the provision of job training and education to the youth population that it serves. The Committee may provide other advice and recommendations with regard to identifying and overcoming problems, planning program or center development or strengthening relations between Job Corps and agencies, institutions, or groups engaged in related activities. Agenda: The agenda for the meeting will be the continuation of discussion on committee recommendations and final approvals. Public Participation: The meeting will be open to the public. Seating will be available to the public on a first-come first-served basis. Seats will be reserved for the media. Individuals with disabilities should contact the Job Corps official listed above, if special accommodations are needed. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:46 Mar 06, 2008 Jkt 214001 Signed at Washington, DC, this 29th day of February 2008. Esther R. Johnson, National Director, Office of Job Corps. [FR Doc. E8–4371 Filed 3–6–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–23–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–61,950] Delphi Corporation, Automotive Holdings Group, Chassis Division, Including On-Site Leased Workers From Bartech, Kettering, OH; 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 August 17, 2007, applicable to workers of Delphi Corporation, Automotive Holdings Group, Chassis Division, Kettering, Ohio. The notice was published in the Federal Register on August 30, 2007 (72 FR 50126). 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 dampers and damper components. New information shows that leased workers of Bartech were employed onsite at the Kettering, Ohio location of Delphi Corporation, Automotive Holdings Group, Chassis Division. The Department has determined that these workers were sufficiently under the control of the subject firm to be considered leased workers. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include leased workers of Bartech working on-site at the Kettering, Ohio location of the subject firm. The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers employed at Delphi Corporation, Automotive Holdings Group, Chassis Division, Kettering, Ohio who were adversely-impacted by a shift in production of dampers and damper components to Mexico. The amended notice applicable to TAW–61,950 is hereby issued as follows: PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 All workers of Delphi Corporation, Automotive Holdings Group, Chassis Division, including on-site leased workers from Bartech, Kettering, Ohio, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after September 16, 2007, through August 17, 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 26th day of February 2008. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–4438 Filed 3–6–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–61,342] Georgia-Pacific West, Inc. Consumer Products Division Including On-Site Leased Workers From Securitas, Bellingham, WA; 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 January 7, 2008, applicable to workers of Georgia-Pacific West, Inc., Consumer Products Division, Bellingham, Washington. The notice was published in the Federal Register on January 25, 2008 (73 FR 4634). 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 tissue, toilet tissue. New information shows that leased workers of Securitas were employed onsite at the Bellingham, Washington location of Georgia-Pacific West, Inc., Consumer Products Division. The Department has determined that these workers were sufficiently under the control of the subject firm to be considered leased workers. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include leased workers of Securitas working on-site at the Bellingham, Washington location of the subject firm. E:\FR\FM\07MRN1.SGM 07MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 46 (Friday, March 7, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12461-12462]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-4371]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Office of Job Corps; Advisory Committee on Job Corps; Meeting

AGENCY: Office of Job Corps, Labor Department.

ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: On August 22, 2006, the Advisory Committee on Job Corps (ACJC) 
was established in accordance with the provisions of the Workforce 
Investment Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Committee 
was established to advance Job Crops' new vision for student 
achievement aimed at 21st century high-growth employment. The Committee 
was established to advance Job Corps' new vision for student 
achievement

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aimed at 21st century high-growth employment. This Committee will also 
evaluate Job Corps program characteristics, including its purpose, 
goals, and effectiveness, efficiency, and performance measures in order 
to address the critical issues facing the provision of job training and 
education to the youth population that it serves. The Committee may 
provide other advice and recommendations with regard to identifying and 
overcoming problems, planning program or center development or 
strengthening relations between Job Corps and agencies, institutions, 
or groups engaged in related activities.

DATES: The meeting will be held on March 19-20, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 4 
p.m.

ADDRESSES: The Advisory Committee meeting will be held at the Hyatt 
Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coast Line Drive, 
Jacksonville, FL 32202. Telephone: (904) 588-1234.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Woodard, Office of Job Corps, 
202-693-3000 (this is not a toll-free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 22, 2006 the Advisory Committee on 
Job Corps (71 FR 48949) was established in accordance with the 
provisions of the Workforce Investment Act, and the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act. The Committee was established to advance Job Corps' new 
vision for student achievement aimed at 21st century high-growth 
employment. This Committee will also evaluate Job Corps program 
characteristics, including its purpose, goals, and effectiveness, 
efficiency, and performance measures in order to address the critical 
issues facing the provision of job training and education to the youth 
population that it serves. The Committee may provide other advice and 
recommendations with regard to identifying and overcoming problems, 
planning program or center development or strengthening relations 
between Job Corps and agencies, institutions, or groups engaged in 
related activities.
    Agenda: The agenda for the meeting will be the continuation of 
discussion on committee recommendations and final approvals.
    Public Participation: The meeting will be open to the public. 
Seating will be available to the public on a first-come first-served 
basis. Seats will be reserved for the media. Individuals with 
disabilities should contact the Job Corps official listed above, if 
special accommodations are needed.

    Signed at Washington, DC, this 29th day of February 2008.
Esther R. Johnson,
National Director, Office of Job Corps.
[FR Doc. E8-4371 Filed 3-6-08; 8:45 am]
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