Boise Cascade, LLC, Wood Products Division, St. Helens, OR; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration, 77063-77064 [E8-29936]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 244 / Thursday, December 18, 2008 / Notices A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addressee section of this notice or by accessing: https://www.doleta.gov/ OMBCN/OMBControlNumber.cfm. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addressee section below on or before February 17, 2009. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Scott Gibbons, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce Security, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Frances Perkins Bldg. Room S– 4531, Washington, DC 20210, telephone number (202) 693–3308 (this is not a toll-free number) or by e-mail: gibbons.scott@dol.gov. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background: The ETA 203, Characteristics of the Insured Unemployed, is a once a month snapshot of the demographic composition of the claimant population. 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E8–30062 Filed 12–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–29–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–64,160] Boise Cascade, LLC, Wood Products Division, St. Helens, OR; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application dated November 3, 2008, Oregon AFL–CIO Labor Liaison requested administrative reconsideration of the negative E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1 77064 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 244 / Thursday, December 18, 2008 / Notices 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 8, 2008. The Notice of Determination was published in the Federal Register on October 27, 2008 (73 FR 63736). The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the finding that imports of softwood veneer 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 regarding imports of softwood veneer and requested the Department of Labor conduct additional investigation regarding import impact on subject plant production. 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 10th day of December 2008. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–29936 Filed 12–17–08; 8:45 am] Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The determination was issued on October 8, 2008. The Notice of Determination was published in the Federal Register on October 27, 2008 (73 FR 63736). The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the finding that imports of dishwasher rack components 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 regarding the customers of the subject firm and alleged that there were other products manufactured at the subject facility, which were not revealed in the initial investigation. 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 10th day of December 2008. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–29934 Filed 12–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–63,976] [TA–W–63,904] mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Nestaway, LLC, Garfield Heights, OH; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application dated November 13, 2008, the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace & 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:51 Dec 17, 2008 Jkt 217001 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 10th day of December 2008. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E8–29935 Filed 12–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–63,052] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P Employment and Training Administration Federal Register on November 25, 2008 (73 FR 71696). The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the finding that imports of metal stamping parts 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 regarding subject firm’s production facility in Mexico and alleged a shift in production from the subject firm to Mexico. 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. Stauble Machine and Tool Co., Inc., Louisville, KY; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application dated December 2, 2008, petitioners 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 November 7, 2008. The Notice of Determination was published in the PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Chrysler LLC, St. Louis North Assembly Plant Including On-Site Leased Workers From HAAS TCM, Inc., and Logistics Services, Inc., Fenton, MO; 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 April 14, 2008, applicable to workers of Chrysler LLC, St. Louis North Assembly Plant, Fenton, Missouri. The notice was published in the Federal Register on May 2, 2008 (73 FR 24317). The certification was E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 244 (Thursday, December 18, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77063-77064]
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[FR Doc No: E8-29936]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-64,160]


Boise Cascade, LLC, Wood Products Division, St. Helens, OR; 
Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for 
Reconsideration

    By application dated November 3, 2008, Oregon AFL-CIO Labor Liaison 
requested administrative reconsideration of the negative

[[Page 77064]]

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 8, 2008. The Notice of 
Determination was published in the Federal Register on October 27, 2008 
(73 FR 63736).
    The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination 
based on the finding that imports of softwood veneer 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 regarding imports of softwood veneer and 
requested the Department of Labor conduct additional investigation 
regarding import impact on subject plant production.
    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 10th day of December 2008.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E8-29936 Filed 12-17-08; 8:45 am]
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