International Paper Company, Pineville Mill Industrial Packaging Group; Pineville, LA; Notice of Negative Determination on Reconsideration, 14105-14106 [2011-5929]

Download as PDF srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 50 / Tuesday, March 15, 2011 / Notices products (shipped/received) shipping, receiving, customer service.’’ The petition also states that ‘‘production, shipping/receiving, customer service, is being done at a facility in UK.’’ In an attachment to the petition, the petitioners stated that ‘‘(since 2006) the company has had to shift production * * * the (grinding) department suffered from cheaper imports * * * has shut down permanently . * * *’’ The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the finding that a shift of production by the subject firm to Canada in 2006 did not contribute importantly to workers’ separations because, during the period of the investigation, the subject firm did not produce an article. Rather, the subject firm supplied storage services for other subsidiaries of AMG (the parent company) and those storage services were shifted to an affiliate domestic facility. Further, the subject firm did not, during the relevant period, increased imports of services like or directly competitive with the storage services supplied by the workers. In addition, the subject firm did not supply services to a firm that both employed a worker group that employed a worker group eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and used the services supplied by the subject firm in the production of an article or the supply of the service that was the basis for the TAA certification. In the request for reconsideration, a former worker of the subject firm reiterated that the subject firm shifted operations to various facilities throughout the United States, as well as Canada, Brazil, England, and Mexico. Information obtained during the reconsideration investigation confirmed that, during the relevant period, workers at the subject firm were engaged in activities related to the supply of storage and shipment services, which consist of receiving finished products from related companies and shipping these products to customers. Information obtained during the reconsideration investigation also confirmed that, during the relevant period, the workers’ firm neither shifted to a foreign country the supply of services like or directly competitive with the services supplied by the subject workers, nor acquired from a foreign country services like or directly competitive with those supplied by the subject workers. Conclusion After reconsideration, I affirm the original notice of negative determination of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance for workers and former workers of VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:50 Mar 14, 2011 Jkt 223001 Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corporation, a subsidiary of AMG, Newfield, New Jersey. Signed in Washington, DC, on this 16th day of February 2011. Del Min Amy Chen, Certifying Officer, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. 2011–5931 Filed 3–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA–W–72,729] International Paper Company, Pineville Mill Industrial Packaging Group; Pineville, LA; Notice of Negative Determination on Reconsideration On October 15, 2010, the Department of Labor (Department) issued an Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration for the workers and former workers of International Paper Company, Pineville Mill, Industrial Packaging Group, Pineville, Louisiana (subject facility). The Department’s Notice was published in the Federal Register on October 29, 2010 (75 FR 66795). The subject workers produce containerboard/paperboard (uncoated freesheet containerboard). 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 mis-interpretation of facts or of the law justified reconsideration of the decision. The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination based on the findings that neither International Paper Company (subject firm) nor any of its customers imported articles like or directly competitive with uncoated freesheet containerboard produced at the subject facility, and that the subject firm neither shifted production to a foreign country nor acquired from another country articles like or directly competitive with the uncoated freesheet containerboard produced at the subject facility. The initial investigation also revealed that the workers are not eligible to apply for TAA as adverselyimpacted secondary workers because the subject facility did not produce a PO 00000 Frm 00138 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14105 component part that was used by a firm that both employed a worker group that is currently eligible to apply for TAA and directly incorporated the containerboard in the production of the article that was the basis for the TAA certification. In the request for reconsideration, a subject firm official provided new information regarding the article produced at the subject facility, possible customer imports, and the possibility that workers are adversely-impacted secondary workers. During the reconsideration investigation, the Department contacted the subject firm to confirm and clarify previously-submitted information. The Department also reviewed previous International Paper Company certifications to determine whether the subject workers are adversely-impacted secondary workers. Information obtained during the reconsideration investigation confirmed that the workers at the subject facility were engaged in employment related to the production of containerboard/ paperboard. Information obtained during the reconsideration investigation also confirmed that, during the relevant period, the subject firm did not import either articles like or directly competitive with containerboard/ paperboard, or articles directly incorporating foreign-produced component parts which are like or directly competitive with imports of articles incorporating component parts produced by the subject facility. Information obtained during the reconsideration investigation also confirmed that the subject facility supplies directly to box production plants and that a customer survey is not necessary because the majority of the customers of the subject facility are other subject firm facilities. Information obtained during the reconsideration investigation also confirmed that the subject facility did not produce and supply a component part that was used by a firm (including an affiliated facility of the subject firm) that both employed a worker group that is currently eligible to apply for TAA and directly incorporated the containerboard/paperboard in the production of that article that was the basis for the TAA certification. Although four subject firm facilities employed workers eligible to apply for TAA, none can be the basis for a secondary impact certification in the case at hand. E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1 14106 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 50 / Tuesday, March 15, 2011 / Notices Conclusion FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: After reconsideration, I affirm the original notice of negative determination of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance for workers and former workers of International Paper Company, Pineville Mill, Industrial Packaging Group, Pineville, Louisiana. Signed in Washington, DC, on this 15th day of February, 2011. Del Min Amy Chen, Certifying Officer, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. 2011–5929 Filed 3–14–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Bureau of Labor Statistics Proposed Collection, Comment Request ACTION: Notice. The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance 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. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the ‘‘Current Population Survey (CPS) Volunteer Supplement.’’ A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the addresses section of this notice. 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The Volunteer Supplement will provide information on the total number of individuals in the U.S. involved in unpaid volunteer activities, the frequency or intensity with which individuals volunteer, the types of organizations for which they volunteer, the activities in which volunteers participate, and the prevalence of volunteering more than 120 miles from home or volunteering abroad. It will also provide information on civic engagement and charitable donations. Because the Volunteer Supplement is part of the CPS, the same detailed demographic information collected in the CPS will be available about respondents to the supplement. Thus, comparisons of volunteer activities will be possible across respondent characteristics, including sex, race, age, and educational attainment. It is intended that the supplement will be conducted annually, if resources permit, in order to gauge changes in volunteerism. II. Current Action Office of Management and Budget clearance is being sought for the CPS Volunteer Supplement. The September 2011 instrument is unchanged since the previously approved collection. III. Desired Focus of Comments The Bureau of Labor Statistics is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility. • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or PO 00000 Frm 00139 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they also will become a matter of public record. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Title: CPS Volunteer Supplement. OMB Number: 1220–0176. Affected Public: Individuals. Total Respondents: 63,000. Frequency: Annually. Total Responses: 106,000 Average Time per Response: 3 minutes. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 5,300 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): $0. Signed at Washington, DC, this 9th day of March, 2011. Kimberley Hill, Chief, Division of Management Systems, Bureau of Labor Statistics. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 15, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14105-14106]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-5929]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-72,729]


International Paper Company, Pineville Mill Industrial Packaging 
Group; Pineville, LA; Notice of Negative Determination on 
Reconsideration

    On October 15, 2010, the Department of Labor (Department) issued an 
Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration for 
the workers and former workers of International Paper Company, 
Pineville Mill, Industrial Packaging Group, Pineville, Louisiana 
(subject facility). The Department's Notice was published in the 
Federal Register on October 29, 2010 (75 FR 66795). The subject workers 
produce containerboard/paperboard (uncoated freesheet containerboard).
    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 mis-
interpretation of facts or of the law justified reconsideration of the 
decision.
    The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination 
based on the findings that neither International Paper Company (subject 
firm) nor any of its customers imported articles like or directly 
competitive with uncoated freesheet containerboard produced at the 
subject facility, and that the subject firm neither shifted production 
to a foreign country nor acquired from another country articles like or 
directly competitive with the uncoated freesheet containerboard 
produced at the subject facility. The initial investigation also 
revealed that the workers are not eligible to apply for TAA as 
adversely-impacted secondary workers because the subject facility did 
not produce a component part that was used by a firm that both employed 
a worker group that is currently eligible to apply for TAA and directly 
incorporated the containerboard in the production of the article that 
was the basis for the TAA certification.
    In the request for reconsideration, a subject firm official 
provided new information regarding the article produced at the subject 
facility, possible customer imports, and the possibility that workers 
are adversely-impacted secondary workers.
    During the reconsideration investigation, the Department contacted 
the subject firm to confirm and clarify previously-submitted 
information. The Department also reviewed previous International Paper 
Company certifications to determine whether the subject workers are 
adversely-impacted secondary workers.
    Information obtained during the reconsideration investigation 
confirmed that the workers at the subject facility were engaged in 
employment related to the production of containerboard/paperboard.
    Information obtained during the reconsideration investigation also 
confirmed that, during the relevant period, the subject firm did not 
import either articles like or directly competitive with 
containerboard/paperboard, or articles directly incorporating foreign-
produced component parts which are like or directly competitive with 
imports of articles incorporating component parts produced by the 
subject facility.
    Information obtained during the reconsideration investigation also 
confirmed that the subject facility supplies directly to box production 
plants and that a customer survey is not necessary because the majority 
of the customers of the subject facility are other subject firm 
facilities.
    Information obtained during the reconsideration investigation also 
confirmed that the subject facility did not produce and supply a 
component part that was used by a firm (including an affiliated 
facility of the subject firm) that both employed a worker group that is 
currently eligible to apply for TAA and directly incorporated the 
containerboard/paperboard in the production of that article that was 
the basis for the TAA certification. Although four subject firm 
facilities employed workers eligible to apply for TAA, none can be the 
basis for a secondary impact certification in the case at hand.

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Conclusion

    After reconsideration, I affirm the original notice of negative 
determination of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance 
for workers and former workers of International Paper Company, 
Pineville Mill, Industrial Packaging Group, Pineville, Louisiana.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on this 15th day of February, 2011.
Del Min Amy Chen,
Certifying Officer, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 2011-5929 Filed 3-14-11; 8:45 am]
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