Boise Cascade, LLC, Wood Products Division, La Grande Lumber Mill, La Grande, OR; Boise Cascade, LLC, Wood Products Division, La Grande Particleboard, La Grande, OR; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration, 71693 [E8-27933]

Download as PDF jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 228 / Tuesday, November 25, 2008 / Notices 202–395–7316/Fax: 202–395–6974 (these are not toll-free numbers), E-mail: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov within 30 days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register. In order to ensure the appropriate consideration, comments should reference the OMB Control Number (see below). 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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration 71693 Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–64,088] [TA–W–63,924; TA–W–63,924A] Boise Cascade, LLC, Wood Products Division, La Grande Lumber Mill, La Grande, OR; Boise Cascade, LLC, Wood Products Division, La Grande Particleboard, La Grande, OR; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration Rexam Closure Systems, Inc., Bowling Green, OH; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application postmarked October 24, 2008, the Oregon AFL–CIO Labor Liaison and the Carpenter’s Industrial Council 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 October 1, 2008. The Notice of Determination was published in the Federal Register on October 20, 2008 (73 FR 62323). The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the finding that imports of softwood lumber and particleboard 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 pertaining to imports of softwood lumber and particleboard and requested further investigation concerning the import impact on production at 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. By application dated October 22, 2008, the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, Region 2–B, 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 October 3, 2008. The Notice of Determination was published in the Federal Register on October 20, 2008 (73 FR 62323). The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the finding that imports of plastic closures for plastic food industry packaging 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 pertaining to a shift in subject plant production of plastic closures for plastic food industry packaging to China and requested further investigation of import impact as it relates to declining subject plant production of plastic closures for plastic food industry packaging. 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 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. 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. Darrin A. King, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. E8–27936 Filed 11–24–08; 8:45 am] Signed at Washington, DC, this 14th day of November 2008. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–27933 Filed 11–24–08; 8:45 am] Signed at Washington, DC, this 13th day of November 2008. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–27935 Filed 11–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:01 Nov 24, 2008 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\25NON1.SGM 25NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 25, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 71693]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-27933]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-63,924; TA-W-63,924A]


Boise Cascade, LLC, Wood Products Division, La Grande Lumber 
Mill, La Grande, OR; Boise Cascade, LLC, Wood Products Division, La 
Grande Particleboard, La Grande, OR; Notice of Affirmative 
Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration

    By application postmarked October 24, 2008, the Oregon AFL-CIO 
Labor Liaison and the Carpenter's Industrial Council 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 
October 1, 2008. The Notice of Determination was published in the 
Federal Register on October 20, 2008 (73 FR 62323).
    The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination 
based on the finding that imports of softwood lumber and particleboard 
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 pertaining to imports of softwood lumber and 
particleboard and requested further investigation concerning the import 
impact on production at 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 14th day of November 2008.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E8-27933 Filed 11-24-08; 8:45 am]
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