JELD-WEN Millwork Distribution, Wilkesboro, NC; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration, 65513 [2010-26898]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 205 / Monday, October 25, 2010 / Notices The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the findings that there was, during the relevant period, no increase in imports of services like or directly competitive with those supplied by the workers by either the subject firm or its customers, nor a shift to/acquisition from a foreign country by the subject firm of like or directly competitive services. The investigation also revealed that the workers did not produce a component part or supply a service that was directly used by a firm that employed a worker group eligible to apply for TAA. The request for reconsideration alleges that the subject firm ‘‘is actively building large film studios in both Budapest, Hungary and Khazastan.’’ 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, as amended. 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 7th day of October 2010. Del Min Amy Chen, Certifying Officer, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. 2010–26900 Filed 10–22–10; 8:45 am] on May 20, 2010 (75 FR 28301). The workers produce the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado. The negative determination was based on the findings that there was no increase in imports by the firm or customers or a shift to/acquisition from a foreign country by the workers’ firm of articles like or directly competitive with the automobiles produced by the workers. The investigation also revealed that the workers did not produce a component part that was used by a firm that employed workers eligible to apply for TAA and that directly incorporated the component parts into the article that was the basis for the TAA certification. The UAW’s request for reconsideration states that production of standard cab and extended cab GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado vehicles shifted to an affiliated facility in Mexico. The request for reconsideration also includes new information in support of the allegation. 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, as amended. 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 7th day of October 2010. Del Min Amy Chen, Certifying Officer, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance. BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [FR Doc. 2010–26899 Filed 10–22–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P [TA–W–72,554] emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES General Motors Company, Pontiac Company, Pontiac, MI; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration DEPARTMENT OF LABOR By application dated June 11, 2010, a representative of the International Union of United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) 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 April 12, 2010 and the Notice of Determination was published in the Federal Register [TA–W–72,510] VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:05 Oct 22, 2010 Jkt 223001 Employment and Training Administration JELD–WEN Millwork Distribution, Wilkesboro, NC; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration of negative determination was issued on January 11, 2010 and published in the Federal Register on February 16, 2010 (75 FR 7039). The workers produce wooden exterior door frames. The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the findings that there was no increase in imports of like or directly competitive articles by either the subject firm or its customers, and no shift to/acquisition from a foreign country by the workers’ firm of production of like or directly competitive articles. The investigation also revealed that the subject firm did not produce a component part that was used by a firm that employed workers eligible to apply for TAA and used the component parts in the production of the article that was the basis for the certification. The workers, in the request for reconsideration, state that subject firm’s competitors and customer have increased imports of like or directly competitive articles from China. The workers also allege that the articles produced at the subject firm include door component parts (‘‘door jambs, door T–AST, door mull posts’’) and window component parts (‘‘replacement window grills’’), and that those articles are being imported from China. 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, as amended. 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 7th day of October 2010. Del Min Amy Chen, Certifying Officer, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. 2010–26898 Filed 10–22–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P By application dated February 3, 2010, the petitioner 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 Notice PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 65513 E:\FR\FM\25OCN1.SGM 25OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 205 (Monday, October 25, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 65513]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-26898]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-72,510]


JELD-WEN Millwork Distribution, Wilkesboro, NC; Notice of 
Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration

    By application dated February 3, 2010, the petitioner 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 
Notice of negative determination was issued on January 11, 2010 and 
published in the Federal Register on February 16, 2010 (75 FR 7039). 
The workers produce wooden exterior door frames.
    The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination 
based on the findings that there was no increase in imports of like or 
directly competitive articles by either the subject firm or its 
customers, and no shift to/acquisition from a foreign country by the 
workers' firm of production of like or directly competitive articles. 
The investigation also revealed that the subject firm did not produce a 
component part that was used by a firm that employed workers eligible 
to apply for TAA and used the component parts in the production of the 
article that was the basis for the certification.
    The workers, in the request for reconsideration, state that subject 
firm's competitors and customer have increased imports of like or 
directly competitive articles from China. The workers also allege that 
the articles produced at the subject firm include door component parts 
(``door jambs, door T-AST, door mull posts'') and window component 
parts (``replacement window grills''), and that those articles are 
being imported from China.
    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, as 
amended.

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 7th day of October 2010.
Del Min Amy Chen,
Certifying Officer, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 2010-26898 Filed 10-22-10; 8:45 am]
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