International Paper Company, Pensacola Mill, Cantonment, FL; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration, 76057 [E8-29612]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 241 / Monday, December 15, 2008 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF LABOR employment on or after July 18, 2007, through September 12, 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. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–63,730; TA–W–63,730A] [TA–W–63,805] International Paper Company, Pensacola Mill, Cantonment, FL; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By applications dated October 29, 2008, a company official requested administrative reconsideration of the Department of Labor’s Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The denial notice was signed on September 26, 2008 and published in the Federal Register on October 8, 2008 (73 FR 58982). The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the finding that criteria I.A and II.A have not been met. The investigation revealed that the subject firm did not separate or threaten to separate a significant number or proportion of workers as required by Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. In the request for reconsideration, the petitioner provided additional information regarding employment and layoffs 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. Conclusion After careful review of the application, I conclude that the claim is of sufficient weight to justify reconsideration of the Department of Labor’s prior decision. The application is, therefore, granted. Signed in Washington, DC this 3rd day of December 2008. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–29612 Filed 12–12–08; 8:45 am] pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P Chesapeake Hardwood Products, Inc., Chesapeake, VA, Including an Employee in Support of Chesapeake Hardwood Products, Inc., Chesapeake, VA, Located in San Antonio, TX; 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 September 12, 2008, applicable to workers of Chesapeake Hardwood Products, Inc., Chesapeake, Virginia. The notice was published in the Federal Register on May 15, 2008 (72 FR 28169–28170). The notice was published in the Federal Register on September 24, 2008 (73 FR 55136). 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 hardwood panels used in cabinetry and furniture. New information shows that a worker separation has occurred involving an employee (Mr. Wayne Noll) located in San Antonio, Texas, in support of and under the control of Chesapeake Hardwood Products, Inc., Chesapeake, Virginia. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include an employee in support of the Chesapeake, Virginia location of the subject firm located in San Antonio, Texas. The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers employed at Chesapeake Hardwood Products, Inc., Chesapeake, Virginia who were adversely-impacted by increased imports of hardwood panels used in cabinetry and furniture. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–63,730 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of Chesapeake Hardwood Products, Inc., Chesapeake, Virginia (TA–W– 63,730), including an employee in support of Chesapeake Hardwood Products, Inc., Chesapeake, Virginia, located in San Antonio, Texas (TA–W–63,730A), who became totally or partially separated from VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:00 Dec 12, 2008 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 76057 Signed at Washington, DC this 4th day of December 2008. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–29611 Filed 12–12–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–63,344] General Motors Corporation, Moraine Assembly Plant, Vehicle Manufacturing Division, Including On-Site Leased Workers from Allied Systems, LTD, Moraine, Ohio; 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 5, 2008, applicable to workers of General Motors Corporation, Moraine Assembly Plant, Vehicle Manufacturing Division, Moraine, Ohio. The notice was published in the Federal Register on June 20, 2008 (73 FR 35164). At the request of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 957, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers assemble Buick Rainiers, Chevrolet TrailBlazers, GMC Envoys, Isuzu Ascenders and Saab 9– 7Xs. New information shows that workers leased from Allied Systems, LTD were employed on-site at the Moraine, Ohio location of General Motors Corporation, Moraine Assembly Plant, Vehicle Manufacturing Division. The Department has determined that these workers were sufficiently under the control of the subject firm to be considered leased workers. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include leased workers from Allied Systems, LTD working on- E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-63,805]


International Paper Company, Pensacola Mill, Cantonment, FL; 
Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for 
Reconsideration

    By applications dated October 29, 2008, a company official 
requested administrative reconsideration of the Department of Labor's 
Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for 
Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to workers and former workers 
of the subject firm. The denial notice was signed on September 26, 2008 
and published in the Federal Register on October 8, 2008 (73 FR 58982).
    The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination 
based on the finding that criteria I.A and II.A have not been met. The 
investigation revealed that the subject firm did not separate or 
threaten to separate a significant number or proportion of workers as 
required by Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
    In the request for reconsideration, the petitioner provided 
additional information regarding employment and layoffs 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.

Conclusion

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

    Signed in Washington, DC this 3rd day of December 2008.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
 [FR Doc. E8-29612 Filed 12-12-08; 8:45 am]
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