3M Touch Systems; A Subsidiary of 3M, Electro & Communications Division, Milwaukee, WI; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration, 46920 [E8-18586]

Download as PDF 46920 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 156 / Tuesday, August 12, 2008 / Notices Consent_Decrees.html. A copy of the Decree may also be obtained by mail from the Consent Decree Library, P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044–7611 or by faxing or e-mailing a request to Tonia Fleetwood (tonia.fleetwood@usdoj.gov), fax no. (202) 514–0097, phone confirmation number (202) 514–1547. In requesting a copy from the Consent Decree Library, please enclose a check in the amount of $16.50 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) for a copy of the consent decree without attachments or $42.25 for a copy of the consent decree with the attachments, payable to the U.S. Treasury or, if by e-mail or fax, forward a check in that amount to the Consent Decree Library at the stated address. Maureen Katz, Assistant Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. E8–18621 Filed 8–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P determined that the Department will conduct further investigation to determine if the workers meet the eligibility requirements of the Trade Act of 1974. Conclusion After careful review of the application, I conclude that the claim is of sufficient weight to justify reconsideration of the U.S. Department of Labor’s prior decision. The application is, therefore, granted. Signed at Washington, DC, this 1st day of August 2008. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–18586 Filed 8–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–63,640] sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 3M Touch Systems; A Subsidiary of 3M, Electro & Communications Division, Milwaukee, WI; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application Dated July 30, 2008, a company official requested administrative reconsideration of the negative determination regarding workers’ eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The determination was issued on July 16, 2008. The Notice of Determination was published in the Federal Register on July 30, 2008 (73 FR 44284). The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the finding that imports of touch screens for mobile phones did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the subject firm and no shift of production to a foreign source occurred. In the request for reconsideration, the petitioner provided additional information about the customers of the subject firm. The Department has carefully reviewed the request for reconsideration and the existing record and has VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:24 Aug 11, 2008 Jkt 214001 BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P Clayton Marcus Co., a Division of Rowe Fine Furniture, Inc. (‘‘Rowe’’), Plant 1 Bethlehem, Hickory, NC; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance Employment and Training Administration 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 Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on March 21, 2007, applicable to workers of Clayton Marcus Co., Plant 1 Bethlehem, Hickory, North Carolina. The notice was published in the Federal Register on April 6, 2007 (72 FR 17184). At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are engaged in employment related to the production of upholstered furniture. New information shows that in October 2007, Rowe Fine Furniture, Inc. (‘‘Rowe’’) purchased Clayton Marcus Co., Plant 1 Bethlehem and that some of the workers’ wages at the subject firm are being reported under the Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax accounts for Rowe Fine Furniture, Inc. (‘‘Rowe’’). Accordingly, the Department is amending this certification to properly reflect this matter. PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 ‘‘All workers of Clayton Marcus Co., a division of Rowe Fine Furniture, Inc. (‘‘Rowe’’), Plant 1 Bethlehem, Hickory, North Carolina, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after April 22, 2006, through March 21, 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 5th day of August 2008. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–18581 Filed 8–11–08; 8:45 am] [TA–W–60,887] DEPARTMENT OF LABOR The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers of Clayton Marcus Co., Plant 1 Bethlehem, a division of Rowe Fine Furniture, Inc. (‘‘Rowe’’) who were adversely affected by increased imports of upholstered furniture. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–60,887 is hereby issued as follows: Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–61,716] Clayton Marcus Co., Inc., Plant #9, a Subsidiary of La-Z-Boy Inc., Currently a Division of Rowe Fine Furniture, Inc. (‘‘Rowe’’), Hickory, NC; 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 Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on June 25, 2007, applicable to workers of Clayton Marcus Company, Inc., Plant #9, a subsidiary of La-Z-Boy Inc., Hickory, North Carolina. The notice was published in the Federal Register on July 19, 2007 (72 FR 39643). At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are engaged in employment related to the production of cut and sewn materials used for upholstered furniture. New information provided by the company shows that in October 2007, E:\FR\FM\12AUN1.SGM 12AUN1

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-63,640]


3M Touch Systems; A Subsidiary of 3M, Electro & Communications 
Division, Milwaukee, WI; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding 
Application for Reconsideration

    By application Dated July 30, 2008, a company official requested 
administrative reconsideration of the negative determination regarding 
workers' eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and 
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) applicable to workers 
and former workers of the subject firm. The determination was issued on 
July 16, 2008. The Notice of Determination was published in the Federal 
Register on July 30, 2008 (73 FR 44284).
    The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination 
based on the finding that imports of touch screens for mobile phones 
did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the subject 
firm and no shift of production to a foreign source occurred.
    In the request for reconsideration, the petitioner provided 
additional information about the customers of the subject firm.
    The Department has carefully reviewed the request for 
reconsideration and the existing record and has determined that the 
Department will conduct further investigation to determine if the 
workers meet the eligibility requirements of the Trade Act of 1974.

Conclusion

    After careful review of the application, I conclude that the claim 
is of sufficient weight to justify reconsideration of the U.S. 
Department of Labor's prior decision. The application is, therefore, 
granted.

    Signed at Washington, DC, this 1st day of August 2008.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E8-18586 Filed 8-11-08; 8:45 am]
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