Dynamerica Manufacturing, LLC, Muncie, IN; Notice of Negative Determination on Reconsideration, 21992 [E8-8780]

Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 21992 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 79 / Wednesday, April 23, 2008 / Notices TA–W–63,009; RSA, The Security Division of EMC, A Subsidiary of EMC, Bedford, MA. TA–W–63,094; J J’s Mae, Inc., dba Rainbeau, San Francisco, CA. The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.B.) (Sales or production, or both, did not decline) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B.) (shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. None. The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.C.) (increased imports) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B.) (shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. TA–W–62,908; U.S. Timber Company, Baker City, OR. TA–W–62,995; RSDC of Michigan, LLC, Holt, MI. TA–W–63,030; Daisy Outdoor Products, Neosho, MO. TA–W–63,010; Rotor Coaters International, leased workers of Trillium Staffing and Poch Staffing, Saginaw, MI. TA–W–63,101; Modern Textile, Inc., Oakville, CT. The workers’ firm does not produce an article as required for certification under section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. TA–W–62,706; TJD Fabrications, Inc., Plattsburgh, NY. TA–W–62,989; Rexel, Inc., Branch 3210/ Division Office, Rocky Mountain Division, Denver, CO. TA–W–63,054; Skynet Satellite Corporation, Formerly known as Loral Skynet Corp., A Subsidiary of Telesat, Hawley, PA. TA–W–63,061; Springs Global, US, Inc., Spring Direct Division, Lancaster, SC. TA–W–63,075; Russound, Also know as Folded Metal Products, Inc., Newmarket, NH. TA–W–63,095; Western Union Financial Services, Inc., Bridgeton, MO. TA–W–63,103; HD Supply, Inc., Plumbing and HVAC Division, Columbus, GA. 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. None. I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the period of April 7 through April 11, 2008. 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:58 Apr 22, 2008 Jkt 214001 mailed to persons who write to the above address. Dated: April 17, 2008. Erin Fitzgerald, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–8775 Filed 4–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–62,752] Dynamerica Manufacturing, LLC, Muncie, IN; Notice of Negative Determination on Reconsideration On April 1, 2008, 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 April 11, 2008 (73 FR 19896). The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the finding that criteria I.B. and II.B. have not been met. There were no plant sales or production declines nor was there as shift in production from the subject firm abroad. In the request for reconsideration the petitioner stated that he did not have exact knowledge of the subject firm’s sales or production, but alleged that ‘‘DynAmerica was and still is struggling financially’’ and provided a history of the declining employment at the subject firm. On reconsideration, the Department contacted a company official to address these allegations. The official confirmed the accuracy of the statements released by the subject firm in the initial investigation regarding sales and production at Dynamerica Manufacturing LLC, Muncie, Indiana. Furthermore, the company official provided additional financial documentation supporting the facts that sales and production at the subject firm increased from 2006 to 2007. The petitioner further stated that the subject firm acquired a facility in Mexico and alleged that production has been shifted from Muncie facility to Mexico. In particular, the petitioner alleged, that the subject firm ‘‘shipped presses and multislides to Mexico and the dies to make parts that they were running at DynAmerica.’’ The company official stated that Dynamerica Manufacturing LLC manufactures metal stampings in the PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 plant in Mexico. The official emphasized that metal stampings manufactured in Mexico are not like or directly competitive with automotive safety components manufactured at Muncie plant. Furthermore, the company official stated that there was no shift in production of automotive safety components from Dynamerica Manufacturing LLC, Muncie, Indiana to Mexico in 2006 and 2007. The machinery mentioned by the petitioner in the request for reconsideration were purchased by Dynamerica specifically for its Mexican facility. The documentation shows that this machinery was shipped to Muncie plant for maintenance, safety and fit of tooling prior to being shipped to Mexico. ‘‘Once the tool was debugged in the press, the tool and press was shipped Mexico.’’ The official stated that the reason for the workers separations is related to a domestic shift in plant production. The investigation on reconsideration revealed that sales and production and the subject firm increased from 2006 to 2007 and that there was no shift in production abroad of articles like or directly competitive with the products manufactured by workers of the subject firm. 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 Dynamerica Manufacturing, LLC, Muncie, Indiana. Signed at Washington, DC, this 17th day of April, 2008. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–8780 Filed 4–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–62,613] Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, Inc., Longview Mill, Formerly Fibre Company, Longview, WA; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration By application dated March 28, 2008, a petitioner requested administrative reconsideration of the Department’s negative determination regarding eligibility for workers and former workers of the subject firm to apply for E:\FR\FM\23APN1.SGM 23APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 79 (Wednesday, April 23, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 21992]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-8780]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-62,752]


Dynamerica Manufacturing, LLC, Muncie, IN; Notice of Negative 
Determination on Reconsideration

    On April 1, 2008, 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 April 11, 2008 (73 FR 19896).
    The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination 
based on the finding that criteria I.B. and II.B. have not been met. 
There were no plant sales or production declines nor was there as shift 
in production from the subject firm abroad.
    In the request for reconsideration the petitioner stated that he 
did not have exact knowledge of the subject firm's sales or production, 
but alleged that ``DynAmerica was and still is struggling financially'' 
and provided a history of the declining employment at the subject firm.
    On reconsideration, the Department contacted a company official to 
address these allegations. The official confirmed the accuracy of the 
statements released by the subject firm in the initial investigation 
regarding sales and production at Dynamerica Manufacturing LLC, Muncie, 
Indiana. Furthermore, the company official provided additional 
financial documentation supporting the facts that sales and production 
at the subject firm increased from 2006 to 2007.
    The petitioner further stated that the subject firm acquired a 
facility in Mexico and alleged that production has been shifted from 
Muncie facility to Mexico. In particular, the petitioner alleged, that 
the subject firm ``shipped presses and multislides to Mexico and the 
dies to make parts that they were running at DynAmerica.''
    The company official stated that Dynamerica Manufacturing LLC 
manufactures metal stampings in the plant in Mexico. The official 
emphasized that metal stampings manufactured in Mexico are not like or 
directly competitive with automotive safety components manufactured at 
Muncie plant.
    Furthermore, the company official stated that there was no shift in 
production of automotive safety components from Dynamerica 
Manufacturing LLC, Muncie, Indiana to Mexico in 2006 and 2007. The 
machinery mentioned by the petitioner in the request for 
reconsideration were purchased by Dynamerica specifically for its 
Mexican facility. The documentation shows that this machinery was 
shipped to Muncie plant for maintenance, safety and fit of tooling 
prior to being shipped to Mexico. ``Once the tool was debugged in the 
press, the tool and press was shipped Mexico.'' The official stated 
that the reason for the workers separations is related to a domestic 
shift in plant production.
    The investigation on reconsideration revealed that sales and 
production and the subject firm increased from 2006 to 2007 and that 
there was no shift in production abroad of articles like or directly 
competitive with the products manufactured by workers of the subject 
firm.

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 Dynamerica Manufacturing, LLC, 
Muncie, Indiana.

    Signed at Washington, DC, this 17th day of April, 2008.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
 [FR Doc. E8-8780 Filed 4-22-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P
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