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San Diego: February 4, 2009.
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Signed in Washington, DC, this 9th day of
January 2009.
Brent R. Orrell,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Employment and
Training Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
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Trilogy Finishing, Inc., Detroit, MI;
Notice of Revised Determination on
Reopening
On January 5, 2009, the Department,
on its own motion, reopened its
investigation for workers and former
workers of the subject firm. Trilogy
Finishing, Inc. in Detroit, Michigan is
comprised of the Office and Buffing
Plant and the Plating Plant.
The initial investigation resulted in a
negative determination issued on
December 15, 2008, based on the finding
that there were no increased imports of
articles like or directly competitive with
buffed, polished and/or nickel-plated
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metal parts produced by Trilogy
Finishing, Inc., nor did the firm shift
that production to a foreign country.
Since the workers were denied
eligibility to apply for trade adjustment
assistance (TAA) they were also denied
eligibility to apply for alternative trade
adjustment assistance (ATAA) for older
workers. The notice will be published
soon in the Federal Register.
After the decision was issued, the
Department received a response to the
survey conducted for the primary
customers of Trilogy Finishing, Inc.,
Detroit, Michigan, regarding their
purchases of buffed, polished and/or
nickel-chrome plated metal parts
(including like or directly competitive
articles) in 2006, 2007, and January
through September of 2007 and 2008.
This late survey response showed that
the customer increased import
purchases while reducing purchases
from the subject firm.
There were declines in employment
and production at Trilogy Finishing,
Inc., Detroit, Michigan, during the
relevant period.
Based on these findings, it is
determined in this case that the
requirements of (a)(2)(A) of Section 222
have been met.
In order for the Department to issue
a certification of eligibility to apply for
alternative trade adjustment assistance
ATAA, the group eligibility
requirements of Section 246 of the
Trade Act must be met. The Department
has determined in this case that the
requirements of Section 246 have been
met.
A significant number of workers at the
firm are age 50 or over and possess
skills that are not easily transferable.
Conclusion
After careful consideration of the new
facts obtained on reopening, it is
concluded that increased imports of
articles like or directly competitive with
buffed, polished and/or nickel-chrome
plated metal parts produced by Trilogy
Finishing, Inc., Detroit, Michigan,
contributed importantly to the total or
partial separation of workers and to the
decline in sales or production at that
firm or subdivision.
In accordance with the provisions of
the Trade Act of 1974, I make the
following revised determination:
‘‘All workers of Trilogy Finishing, Inc.,
Detroit, Michigan, who became totally or
partially separated from employment on or
after October 3, 2007 through two years from
the date of certification, 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, as amended.’’
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Signed in Washington, DC, this 6th day of
January 2009.
Linda G. Poole,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade
Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E9–646 Filed 1–14–09; 8:45 am]
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of the Nanoscale Science, Engineering,
and Technology (NSET) Subcommittee
of the Committee on Technology,
National Science and Technology
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on February 24–25, 2009 to provide an
open forum to discuss the state-of-theart of the science related to
environmental, health, and safety
aspects of engineered nanoscale
materials in the area of human and
environmental exposure assessment.
Human and Environmental Exposure
Assessment is one of the five
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research categories identified in the
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for Nanotechnology-Related
Environmental, Health, and Safety
Research (https://www.nano.gov/
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which was released February 14, 2008.
DATES: The public meeting will be held
on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 from 8
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February 25, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 12:30
p.m.
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East West Highway, Bethesda, MD
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
[TA-W-64,218]
Trilogy Finishing, Inc., Detroit, MI; Notice of Revised
Determination on Reopening
On January 5, 2009, the Department, on its own motion, reopened its
investigation for workers and former workers of the subject firm.
Trilogy Finishing, Inc. in Detroit, Michigan is comprised of the Office
and Buffing Plant and the Plating Plant.
The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination
issued on December 15, 2008, based on the finding that there were no
increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with buffed,
polished and/or nickel-plated metal parts produced by Trilogy
Finishing, Inc., nor did the firm shift that production to a foreign
country. Since the workers were denied eligibility to apply for trade
adjustment assistance (TAA) they were also denied eligibility to apply
for alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) for older workers.
The notice will be published soon in the Federal Register.
After the decision was issued, the Department received a response
to the survey conducted for the primary customers of Trilogy Finishing,
Inc., Detroit, Michigan, regarding their purchases of buffed, polished
and/or nickel-chrome plated metal parts (including like or directly
competitive articles) in 2006, 2007, and January through September of
2007 and 2008. This late survey response showed that the customer
increased import purchases while reducing purchases from the subject
firm.
There were declines in employment and production at Trilogy
Finishing, Inc., Detroit, Michigan, during the relevant period.
Based on these findings, it is determined in this case that the
requirements of (a)(2)(A) of Section 222 have been met.
In order for the Department to issue a certification of eligibility
to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance ATAA, the group
eligibility requirements of Section 246 of the Trade Act must be met.
The Department has determined in this case that the requirements of
Section 246 have been met.
A significant number of workers at the firm are age 50 or over and
possess skills that are not easily transferable.
Conclusion
After careful consideration of the new facts obtained on reopening,
it is concluded that increased imports of articles like or directly
competitive with buffed, polished and/or nickel-chrome plated metal
parts produced by Trilogy Finishing, Inc., Detroit, Michigan,
contributed importantly to the total or partial separation of workers
and to the decline in sales or production at that firm or subdivision.
In accordance with the provisions of the Trade Act of 1974, I make
the following revised determination:
``All workers of Trilogy Finishing, Inc., Detroit, Michigan, who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or after
October 3, 2007 through two years from the date of certification,
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, as amended.''
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Signed in Washington, DC, this 6th day of January 2009.
Linda G. Poole,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E9-646 Filed 1-14-09; 8:45 am]
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