Notice of a Change in Status of an Extended Benefit (EB) Period for Rhode Island, 65406 [E8-26136]

Download as PDF 65406 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 213 / Monday, November 3, 2008 / Notices Signed at Washington, DC, this 17th day of October 2008. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–26052 Filed 10–31–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–63,139, TA–W–63,139D] sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Valspar-Furniture Sales Group & International Color Design Center a Subsidiary of Valspar Global Wood Coatings d/b/a Engineered Polymer Solutions: High Point, NC; Including an Employee of Valspar-Furniture Sales Group & International Color Design Center a Subsidiary of Valspar Global Wood Coatings d/b/a Engineered Polymer Solutions: High Point, NC Working Out of Lafayette, IN; 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 June 20, 2008, applicable to workers of Valspar-Furniture Sales Group & International Color Design Center, a subsidiary of Valspar Global Wood Coatings, d/b/a/ Engineered Polymer Solutions, High Point, North Carolina. The notice was published in the Federal Register on July 14, 2008 (73 FR 40388). 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 wood coatings (paints, lacquers, and stains). New information shows that a worker separation has occurred involving an employee (Mr. Reginald Gallant) working out of Lafayette, Indiana, in support of and under the control of the High Point, North Carolina, location of Valspar-Furniture Sales Group & International Color Design Center, a subsidiary of Valspar Global Wood Coatings, d/b/a/ Engineered Polymer Solutions. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include an employee in support of the High Point, North VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:58 Oct 31, 2008 Jkt 217001 Carolina, facility of the subject firm working out of Lafayette, Indiana. The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers of Valspar-Furniture Sales Group & International Color Design Center, a subsidiary of Valspar Global Wood Coatings, d/b/a Engineered Polymer Solutions, High Point, North Carolina, who qualify as secondarily affected by increased imports of wood coatings (paints, lacquers, and stains). The amended notice applicable to TA–W–63,139 is hereby issued as follows: ‘‘All workers of Valspar-Furniture Sales Group & International Color Design Center, a subsidiary of Valspar Global Wood Coatings, High Point, North Carolina, (TA–W–63,139), including an employee in support of ValsparFurniture Sales Group & International Color Design Center, a subsidiary of Valspar Global Wood Coatings, High Point, North Carolina, working in Lafayette, Indiana (TA–W– 63,139D), who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after May 6, 2007, through June 20, 2010, 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 21st day of October 2008. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–26049 Filed 10–31–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P Employment and Training Administration Notice of a Change in Status of an Extended Benefit (EB) Period for Rhode Island Employment and Training Administration, Labor. AGENCY: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces a change in benefit period eligibility under the EB Program for Rhode Island. The following change has occurred since the publication of the last notice regarding the State’s EB status: • Effective October 21, 2008, Rhode Island’s 3-month seasonally adjusted total unemployment rate rose to 8.4 percent, exceeding the 8 percent threshold. This causes the State to be triggered ‘‘on’’ to a high unemployment period (HUP) in the EB program period beginning November 9, 2008. PO 00000 Frm 00123 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Signed in Washington, DC, this 28th day of October 2008. Brent R. Orrell, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training. [FR Doc. E8–26136 Filed 10–31–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FW–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ACTION: Information for Claimants The duration of benefits payable in the EB Program, and the terms and conditions on which they are payable, are governed by the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970, as amended, and the operating instructions issued to the states by the U.S. Department of Labor. In the case of a state beginning a HUP period, the State Workforce Agency will furnish a written notice of potential entitlement to each individual who may be eligible for increased benefits due to the HUP (20 CFR 615.13 (c) (1)). Persons who wish to inquire about their rights under the program, should contact their state workforce agency. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Gibbons, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce Security, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Frances Perkins Bldg. Room S– 4231, Washington, DC 20210, telephone number (202) 693–3008 (this is not a toll-free number) or by e-mail: gibbons.scott@dol.gov. Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2273), the Department of Labor herein presents summaries of determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance for workers (TA–W) number and alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) by (TA–W) number issued during the period of October 13 through October 17, 2008. In order for an affirmative determination to be made for workers of a primary firm and a certification issued regarding eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance, each of the group eligibility requirements of Section 222(a) of the Act must be met. I. Section (a)(2)(A) all of the following must be satisfied: A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers’ firm, or E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 213 (Monday, November 3, 2008)]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Notice of a Change in Status of an Extended Benefit (EB) Period 
for Rhode Island

AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a change in benefit period eligibility 
under the EB Program for Rhode Island.
    The following change has occurred since the publication of the last 
notice regarding the State's EB status:
     Effective October 21, 2008, Rhode Island's 3-month 
seasonally adjusted total unemployment rate rose to 8.4 percent, 
exceeding the 8 percent threshold. This causes the State to be 
triggered ``on'' to a high unemployment period (HUP) in the EB program 
period beginning November 9, 2008.

Information for Claimants

    The duration of benefits payable in the EB Program, and the terms 
and conditions on which they are payable, are governed by the Federal-
State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970, as amended, and 
the operating instructions issued to the states by the U.S. Department 
of Labor. In the case of a state beginning a HUP period, the State 
Workforce Agency will furnish a written notice of potential entitlement 
to each individual who may be eligible for increased benefits due to 
the HUP (20 CFR 615.13 (c) (1)). Persons who wish to inquire about 
their rights under the program, should contact their state workforce 
agency.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Gibbons, U.S. Department of 
Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce 
Security, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Frances Perkins Bldg. Room S-
4231, Washington, DC 20210, telephone number (202) 693-3008 (this is 
not a toll-free number) or by e-mail: gibbons.scott@dol.gov.

    Signed in Washington, DC, this 28th day of October 2008.
Brent R. Orrell,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training.
[FR Doc. E8-26136 Filed 10-31-08; 8:45 am]
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