Air Way Automation, Inc., Grayling, MI; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration, 64712 [E9-29154]

Download as PDF 64712 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 234 / Tuesday, December 8, 2009 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Employment and Training Administration Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–71,108] [TA–W–71,174] Air Way Automation, Inc., Grayling, MI; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration General Electric Company, Transportation Division, Erie, PA; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application dated August 20, 2009, a company official requested administrative reconsideration of the negative determination regarding workers’ eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The determination was issued on August 3, 2009. The Notice of Determination was published in the Federal Register on September 22, 2009 (74 FR 48304). The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the finding that imports of parts feeding and assembly equipment 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 customers of the subject firm and increasing foreign competition in the bidding process. 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 WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES 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 21st day of October 2009. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E9–29154 Filed 12–7–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P [OMB Control No. 1205–0392] By application dated October 28, 2009, the petitioners requested administrative reconsideration of the negative determination regarding workers’ eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The determination was issued on October 8, 2009. The Notice of Determination will soon be published in the Federal Register. The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the finding that imports of locomotives, locomotive parts, marine and stationary engines, and various propulsion systems did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the subject firm. The investigation revealed that the subject firm did not shift production of locomotives, locomotive parts, marine and stationary engines, and various propulsion systems to foreign countries during the period under investigation. In the request for reconsideration, the petitioner alleged that General Electric reduced employment levels at the subject facility as a direct result of shifts in production to Brazil, China and Kazakhstan. 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 16th day of November 2009. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E9–29155 Filed 12–7–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:16 Dec 07, 2009 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comment Request for Information Collection for the Trade Act Participant Report, Extension Without Revisions AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Employment and Training Administration is soliciting comments concerning the collection of data on the Trade Act Participant Report, which is due to expire March 31, 2010. The Department of Labor submitted this information collection request (ICR), utilizing emergency review procedures, on July 17, 2009, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) and 5 CFR 1320.13. OMB approved the collection through March 31, 2010. A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation; including among other things a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can also be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addressee section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addressee’s section below on or before February 8, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to Susan Worden, Room N–5428 Employment and Training E:\FR\FM\08DEN1.SGM 08DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-71,108]


Air Way Automation, Inc., Grayling, MI; Notice of Affirmative 
Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration

    By application dated August 20, 2009, a company official requested 
administrative reconsideration of the negative determination regarding 
workers' eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) 
applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The 
determination was issued on August 3, 2009. The Notice of Determination 
was published in the Federal Register on September 22, 2009 (74 FR 
48304).
    The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination 
based on the finding that imports of parts feeding and assembly 
equipment 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 customers of the subject firm and 
increasing foreign competition in the bidding process.
    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 21st day of October 2009.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E9-29154 Filed 12-7-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-FN-P
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