Olympic Panel Products, Shelton, WA; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration, 12152-12153 [E9-6237]
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there has been no error or
misinterpretation of the law or of the
facts which would justify
reconsideration of the Department of
Labor’s prior decision. Accordingly, the
application is denied.
Signed in Washington, D.C., this 11th day
of March, 2009.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade
Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E9–6240 Filed 3–20–09; 8:45 am]
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Road and Rail Services, Venice, IL;
Notice of Negative Determination
Regarding Application for
Reconsideration
By application dated February 27,
2009, the petitioner requested
administrative reconsideration of the
Department’s negative determination
regarding eligibility to apply for Trade
Adjustment Assistance (TAA),
applicable to workers and former
workers of the subject firm. The denial
notice was signed on February 20, 2009
and published in the Federal Register
on March 10, 2009 (74 FR 10303).
Pursuant to 29 CFR 90.18(c)
reconsideration may be granted under
the following circumstances:
(1) If it appears on the basis of facts
not previously considered that the
determination complained of was
erroneous;
(2) If it appears that the determination
complained of was based on a mistake
in the determination of facts not
previously considered; or
(3) If in the opinion of the Certifying
Officer, a misinterpretation of facts or of
the law justified reconsideration of the
decision.
The negative TAA determination
issued by the Department for workers of
Road & Rail Services, Venice, Illinois
was based on the finding that the
worker group does not produce an
article within the meaning of Section
222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
The petitioners contend that the
Department erred in its interpretation of
work performed at the subject facility
and indicate that the workers of the
subject firm performed services under
contract to Norfolk and Southern
Railroad in Venice, Illinois and that the
railroad had a contract with Chrysler in
Fenton, Missouri. The petitioner also
stated that the workers of the subject
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firm prepared railcars so that the
assembled Chrysler vehicles could
safely be loaded. Furthermore, the
petitioner alleged that the workers of the
subject firm were laid off because
Chrysler shifted production to Canada
and stopped shipping its products
through Venice, Illinois.
The petitioners alleged that because
the subject firm provided services to a
customer who in its turn provided
services to another customer producing
automobiles and which might be import
impacted; workers of the subject firm
should be eligible for Trade Adjustment
Assistance.
The nature of the work involved is not
an issue in ascertaining whether the
petitioning workers are eligible for trade
adjustment assistance, but whether they
produced an article within the meaning
of section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
The fact that workers of the subject firm
performed services for customers, which
produces articles, does not imply
production of an article within the
meaning of Section 222.
The investigation revealed that the
workers of Road & Rail Services, Venice,
Illinois performed railcar maintenance
for a local railroad and did not support
production. These functions, as
described above, are not considered
production of an article within the
meaning of Section 222 of the Trade Act
of 1974.
The petitioner did not supply facts
not previously considered; nor provide
additional documentation indicating
that there was either (1) a mistake in the
determination of facts not previously
considered or (2) a misinterpretation of
facts or of the law justifying
reconsideration of the initial
determination.
After careful review of the request for
reconsideration, the Department
determines that 29 CFR 90.18(c) has not
been met.
Conclusion
After review of the application and
investigative findings, I conclude that
there has been no error or
misinterpretation of the law or of the
facts which would justify
reconsideration of the Department of
Labor’s prior decision. Accordingly, the
application is denied.
Signed in Washington, DC, this 12th day of
March 2009.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade
Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E9–6242 Filed 3–20–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
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Olympic Panel Products, Shelton, WA;
Notice of Revised Determination on
Reconsideration
On January 23, 2009, the Department
issued an Affirmative Determination
Regarding Application on
Reconsideration applicable to workers
and former workers of the subject firm.
The notice was published in the Federal
Register on February 10, 2009 (74 FR
6651).
The initial investigation initiated on
October 31, 2008, resulted in a negative
determination issued on December 12,
2008, was based on the finding that
imports of overlay plywood did not
contribute importantly to worker
separations at the subject firm and no
shift in production to a foreign source
occurred. The denial notice was
published in the Federal Register on
December 30, 2008 (73 FR 79915).
On reconsideration, the Department
requested an additional list of customers
of the subject firm and conducted a
customer survey to determine whether
imports of overlay plywood negatively
impacted employment at the subject
firm.
The survey of the major declining
customers revealed that the customers
increased their reliance on imported
overlay plywood from 2006 to 2007 and
during January through September 2008
over the corresponding 2007 period.
In accordance with Section 246 the
Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as
amended, the Department of Labor
herein presents the results of its
investigation regarding certification of
eligibility to apply for alternative trade
adjustment assistance (ATAA) for older
workers.
In order for the Department to issue
a certification of eligibility to apply for
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.
Competitive conditions within the
industry are adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the additional
facts obtained on reconsideration, I
conclude that increased imports of
articles like or directly competitive with
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those produced at Olympic Panel
Products, Shelton, Washington,
contributed importantly to the declines
in sales or production and to the total
or partial separation of workers at the
subject firm. In accordance with the
provisions of the Act, I make the
following certification:
‘‘All workers of Olympic Panel Products,
Shelton, Washington, who became totally or
partially separated from employment on or
after October 22, 2007, through two years
from the date of this certification, are eligible
to apply for adjustment assistance under
Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are
eligible to apply for alternative trade
adjustment assistance under Section 246 of
the Trade Act of 1974.’’
Signed in Washington, DC, this 11th day of
March 2009.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade
Adjustment Assistance.
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Valentine Tool and Stamping, Inc.,
Norton, MA; Notice of Termination of
Investigation
Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade
Act of 1974, as amended, an
investigation was initiated on March 4,
2009 in response to a worker petition
filed by the company official on behalf
of workers of Valentine Tool and
Stamping, Inc., Norton, Massachusetts.
The petitioner has requested that the
petition be withdrawn. Consequently,
the investigation has been terminated.
Signed at Washington, DC this 10th day of
March 2009.
Richard Church,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade
Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E9–6234 Filed 3–20–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
[TA-W-64,321]
Olympic Panel Products, Shelton, WA; Notice of Revised
Determination on Reconsideration
On January 23, 2009, the Department issued an Affirmative
Determination Regarding Application on Reconsideration applicable to
workers and former workers of the subject firm. The notice was
published in the Federal Register on February 10, 2009 (74 FR 6651).
The initial investigation initiated on October 31, 2008, resulted
in a negative determination issued on December 12, 2008, was based on
the finding that imports of overlay plywood did not contribute
importantly to worker separations at the subject firm and no shift in
production to a foreign source occurred. The denial notice was
published in the Federal Register on December 30, 2008 (73 FR 79915).
On reconsideration, the Department requested an additional list of
customers of the subject firm and conducted a customer survey to
determine whether imports of overlay plywood negatively impacted
employment at the subject firm.
The survey of the major declining customers revealed that the
customers increased their reliance on imported overlay plywood from
2006 to 2007 and during January through September 2008 over the
corresponding 2007 period.
In accordance with Section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C.
2813), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the results
of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility to apply
for alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) for older workers.
In order for the Department to issue a certification of eligibility
to apply for 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. Competitive conditions
within the industry are adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the additional facts obtained on
reconsideration, I conclude that increased imports of articles like or
directly competitive with
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those produced at Olympic Panel Products, Shelton, Washington,
contributed importantly to the declines in sales or production and to
the total or partial separation of workers at the subject firm. In
accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following
certification:
``All workers of Olympic Panel Products, Shelton, Washington,
who became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after October 22, 2007, through two years from the date of this
certification, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under
Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are eligible to apply for
alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the
Trade Act of 1974.''
Signed in Washington, DC, this 11th day of March 2009.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E9-6237 Filed 3-20-09; 8:45 am]
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