Wolverine World Wide, Inc., Formerly Known as Chaco, Inc., Paonia, CO; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance, 8112-8113 [E9-3727]

Download as PDF 8112 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 34 / Monday, February 23, 2009 / Notices Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on November 14, 2008, applicable to workers of Wellman, Inc., Palmetto Plant, including on-site leased workers from CMS Labor Services, Darlington, South Carolina. The Department’s Notice of determination was published in the Federal Register on December 1, 2008 (73 FR 72847). At the request of a subject firm official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. Workers produce polyester finer and resin, and are not separately identifiable by article produced. New information shows that some of the workers’ wages are being reported under the State of South Carolina Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax accounts for Fiber Industries, Inc. Accordingly, the Department is amending this certification to properly reflect this matter. The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers of Wellman, Inc., Palmetto Plant, also known as Fiber Industries, Inc., including on-site leased workers from CMS Labor Services, Darlington, South Carolina, who were adversely affected by increased imports of polyester fiber and resin. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–64,102 is hereby issued as follows: ‘‘All workers of Wellman, Inc., Palmetto Plant, also known as Fiber Industries, Inc., including on-site leased workers from CMS Labor Services, Darlington, South Carolina, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after May 4, 2008, through November 14, 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 9th day of February 2009 Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E9–3729 Filed 2–20–09; 8:45 am] jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–64,019] Whittier Wood Products Company Including On-Site Leased Workers From Employers Overload, Oregon Temporary Services and Selectemp Corporation Eugene, OR; 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 October 2, 2008, applicable to workers of Whittier Wood Products Company, Eugene, Oregon. The Department’s Notice of determination was published in the Federal Register on October 20, 2008 (73 FR 62322). At the request of a firm official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. Subject firm workers produce wood household furniture and are not separately identifiable by product line. New information shows that workers leased from Employers Overload, Oregon Temporary Services, and Selectemp Corporation were working on-site at the Eugene, Oregon location of the subject firm. 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 leased workers of Employers Overload, Oregon Temporary Services, and Selectemp Corporation working on-site at the Eugene, Oregon location of the subject firm. The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers of the subject firm who were adversely affected by a shift of production to a foreign country followed by increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with the wood household furniture produced by the subject firm. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–64,019 is hereby issued as follows: ‘‘All workers of Whittier Wood Products Company, Eugene, Oregon, including on-site leased workers from Employers Overload, Oregon Temporary Services, and Selectemp VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:31 Feb 20, 2009 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Corporation, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after September 9, 2007, through October 2, 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 9th day of February 2009 Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E9–3728 Filed 2–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–63,459] Wolverine World Wide, Inc., Formerly Known as Chaco, Inc., Paonia, CO; 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 June 18, 2008, applicable to workers of Chaco, Inc., Paonia, Colorado. The Department’s notice of determination was published in the Federal Register on July 14, 2008 (73 FR 40388). At the request of a Chaco, Inc. official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers produced headwater sandals. New information shows that in January 2009, Wolverine World Wide, Inc. purchased Chaco, Inc. and that some of the workers wages are being reported under the State of Colorado Unemployment Insurance tax accounts for Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Accordingly, the Department is amending this certification to properly reflect this matter. The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers of Wolverine World Wide, Inc., formerly known as Chaco, Inc., who were adversely affected by increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with headwater sandals produced by the subject firm. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–63,459 is hereby issued as follows: E:\FR\FM\23FEN1.SGM 23FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 34 / Monday, February 23, 2009 / Notices All workers of Wolverine World Wide, Inc., formerly known as Chaco, Inc., Paonia, Colorado, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after May 31, 2007, through June 18, 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. 8113 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 email: gibbons.scott@dol.gov. 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 13th day of February 2009. Douglas F. Small, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration. [FR Doc. E9–3785 Filed 2–20–09; 8:45 am] Signed in Washington, DC, this 13th day of February 2009. Douglas F. Small, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration. [FR Doc. E9–3784 Filed 2–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FW–P BILLING CODE 4510–FW–P BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Employment and Training Administration Notice of a Change in Status of an Extended Benefit (EB) Period for Connecticut Notice of a Change in Status of an Extended Benefit (EB) Period for Idaho Signed at Washington, DC, this 4th day of February 2009. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E9–3727 Filed 2–20–09; 8:45 am] Employment and Training Administration Notice of a Change in Status of an Extended Benefit (EB) Period for Oregon. Employment and Training Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:31 Feb 20, 2009 Jkt 217001 This notice announces a change in benefit period eligibility under the EB Program for Connecticut. The following change has occurred since the publication of the last notice regarding the State’s EB status: • Based on data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on January 27, 2009, Connecticut’s 3-month seasonally adjusted total unemployment rate was 6.8 percent and equals or exceeds 110 percent of the corresponding rate in both prior years. This causes Connecticut to be triggered ‘‘on’’ to an EB period beginning February 15, 2009. SUMMARY: This notice announces a change in benefit period eligibility under the EB Program for Idaho. The following change has occurred since the publication of the last notice regarding the State’s EB status: • Idaho’s 13-week insured unemployment rate (IUR) for the week ending January 24, 2009, rose to 5.10 percent and exceeds 120 percent of the corresponding average rate in the two prior years. Therefore, beginning the week of February 08, 2009, eligible unemployed workers will be able to collect up to an additional 13 weeks of UI benefits. 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 an EB period, the State Workforce Agency will furnish a written notice of potential entitlement to each individual who has exhausted all rights to regular benefits and is potentially eligible for EB (20 CFR 615.13 (c) (1)). Persons who believe they may be entitled to EB, or 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 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 an EB period, the State Workforce Agency will furnish a written notice of potential entitlement to each individual who has exhausted all rights to regular benefits and is potentially eligible for EB (20 CFR 615.13(c)(1)). Persons who believe they may be entitled to EB, or 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 SUMMARY: SUMMARY: This notice announces a change in benefit period eligibility under the EB Program for Oregon. The following change has occurred since the publication of the last notice regarding the State’s EB status: • Based on data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on January 27, 2009, Oregon’s 3-month seasonally adjusted total unemployment rate rose to 8.1 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 February 15, 2009. AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice. PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\23FEN1.SGM 23FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 34 (Monday, February 23, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8112-8113]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-3727]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-63,459]


Wolverine World Wide, Inc., Formerly Known as Chaco, Inc., 
Paonia, CO; 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 June 18, 2008, applicable to workers of 
Chaco, Inc., Paonia, Colorado. The Department's notice of determination 
was published in the Federal Register on July 14, 2008 (73 FR 40388).
    At the request of a Chaco, Inc. official, the Department reviewed 
the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers produced 
headwater sandals.
    New information shows that in January 2009, Wolverine World Wide, 
Inc. purchased Chaco, Inc. and that some of the workers wages are being 
reported under the State of Colorado Unemployment Insurance tax 
accounts for Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
    Accordingly, the Department is amending this certification to 
properly reflect this matter.
    The intent of the Department's certification is to include all 
workers of Wolverine World Wide, Inc., formerly known as Chaco, Inc., 
who were adversely affected by increased imports of articles like or 
directly competitive with headwater sandals produced by the subject 
firm.
    The amended notice applicable to TA-W-63,459 is hereby issued as 
follows:


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    All workers of Wolverine World Wide, Inc., formerly known as 
Chaco, Inc., Paonia, Colorado, who became totally or partially 
separated from employment on or after May 31, 2007, through June 18, 
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 4th day of February 2009.
 Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E9-3727 Filed 2-20-09; 8:45 am]
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