Belcher-Robinson Foundry, Alexander City, AL; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration, 57348-57349 [E9-26564]

Agencies

• Employment and Training Administration
• DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 213 (Thursday, November 5, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57348-57349]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-26564]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-65,882]


Belcher-Robinson Foundry, Alexander City, AL; Notice of Revised 
Determination on Reconsideration

    On July 15, 2009, the Department issued an Affirmative 
Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration applicable to 
workers and former workers of the subject firm. The notice was 
published in the Federal Register on July 30, 2009 (74 FR 38046).
    The initial investigation initiated on May 4, 2009, resulted in a 
negative determination issued on June 17, 2009, was based on the 
finding that imports of automotive drive train components 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 July 14, 2009 (74 FR 34038).
    On reconsideration, the Department determined that the workers of 
the

[[Page 57349]]

subject firm manufactured iron casting components for various 
industries. The Department requested an additional list of customers of 
the subject firm and conducted a customer survey to determine whether 
imports of iron casting components negatively impacted employment at 
the subject firm.
    The survey of the subject firm's major declining customers revealed 
that the customers increased their imports of iron casting components 
while decreasing purchases from the subject firm from 2007 to 2008.
    In accordance with Section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 USC 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 those produced at Belcher-Robinson Foundry, 
Alexander City, Alabama, 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 Belcher-Robinson Foundry, Alexander City, 
Alabama, who became totally or partially separated from employment 
on or after March 30, 2008, 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 21st day of October 2009.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E9-26564 Filed 11-4-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P