Household Utilities, Inc., Kiel, WI; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration, 31888 [E8-12391]

Agencies

• Employment and Training Administration
• DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 4, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 31888]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-12391]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-62,858]


Household Utilities, Inc., Kiel, WI; Notice of Revised 
Determination on Reconsideration

    On April 17, 2008, 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 April 23, 2008 (73 FR 21988).
    The previous investigation initiated on February 15, 2008, resulted 
in a negative determination issued on March 5, 2008, was based on the 
finding that sales and production of industrial parts, medical carts 
and medical cabinets increased in 2007 as compared to 2006 and no shift 
in production to a foreign source occurred. The denial notice was 
published in the Federal Register on March 21, 2008 (73 FR 15218).
    In the request for reconsideration, the petitioner alleged that 
sales and production decreased in 2008 and customers of the subject 
firm shifted production abroad.
    The Department requested from the subject firm sales and production 
information for January and February 2008. New information revealed 
that sales and production of industrial parts, medical carts and 
medical cabinets decreased in January and February 2008 when compared 
with the same period in 2007.
    Upon further investigation it has also been determined that 
Household Utilities, Inc., Kiel, Wisconsin, supplied industrial parts 
for marine outboard motors and plastic molded parts, and at least 20 
percent of its production or sales is supplied to a manufacturer whose 
workers were certified eligible to apply for adjustment assistance. The 
parts supplied were related to the article that was the basis of 
certification.
    In accordance with Section 246 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 determine that workers of Household Utilities, Inc., 
Kiel, Wisconsin, qualify as adversely affected secondary workers under 
Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended. In accordance with 
the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification:

    All workers of Household Utilities, Inc., Kiel, Wisconsin, who 
became totally or partially separated from employment on or after 
February 13, 2007, 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 also eligible to apply 
for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the 
Trade Act of 1974.


    Signed in Washington, DC, this 29th day of May 2008.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
 [FR Doc. E8-12391 Filed 6-3-08; 8:45 am]
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