II-VI, Incorporated, Infrared Optics-Saxonburg Division, Saxonburg, Pennsylvania; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration, 27081 [2012-11054]
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Workers’ Voice in the Workplace.
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Michel Smyth,
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II–VI, Incorporated, Infrared Optics—
Saxonburg Division, Saxonburg,
Pennsylvania; Notice of Affirmative
Determination Regarding Application
for Reconsideration
By application dated February 21,
2012, a worker requested administrative
reconsideration of the negative
determination regarding workers’
eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment
Assistance (TAA) applicable to workers
and former workers of II–VI,
Incorporated, Infrared Optics—
Saxonburg Division, Saxonburg,
Pennsylvania (subject firm). The
determination was issued on February
8, 2012. The Department’s Notice of
determination was published in the
Federal Register on February 14, 2012
(77 FR 8281). The workers were engaged
in employment related to the
production of infrared and CO2 laser
optics, and related materials.
The initial investigation resulted in a
negative determination based on the
findings that the subject firm has not
experienced a decline in the sales or
production of infrared and CO2 laser
optics, and related materials, from 2009
to 2010 or from January–October 2010
compared to the same period in 2011.
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With respect to Section 222(a)(2)(B) of
the Act, the investigation revealed that
the workers’ firm did not shift
production of infrared and CO2 laser
optics, and related materials (or like or
directly competitive articles) to a foreign
country, or acquire the production of
such articles from a foreign country.
With respect to Section 222(b)(2) of
the Act, the investigation revealed that
the subject firm is a Supplier to a firm
that employed a group of workers who
received a certification of eligibility
under Section 222(a) of the Act, 19
U.S.C. 2272(a); however, the component
parts supplied did not account for at
least 20 percent of the production or
sales or contribute importantly to
workers’ separation or threat thereof.
With respect to Section 222(b)(2) of
the Act, the investigation revealed that
the subject firm does not act as a
Downstream Producer to a firm that
employed a group of workers who
received a certification of eligibility
under Section 222(a) of the Act, 19
U.S.C. 2272(a).
Finally, the group eligibility
requirements under Section 222(e) of
the Act have not been satisfied because
the workers’ firm has not been publicly
identified by the International Trade
Commission as a member of a domestic
industry in an investigation resulting in
an affirmative finding of serious injury,
market disruption, or material injury, or
threat thereof.
In the request for reconsideration, the
petitioner supplied new information
regarding a possible decline in sales
during the relevant period under
investigation.
The Department of Labor 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 to apply for
TAA.
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 27th day of
March, 2012.
Del Min Amy Chen,
Certifying Officer, Office of Trade Adjustment
Assistance.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
[TA-W-81,071]
II-VI, Incorporated, Infrared Optics--Saxonburg Division,
Saxonburg, Pennsylvania; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding
Application for Reconsideration
By application dated February 21, 2012, a worker requested
administrative reconsideration of the negative determination regarding
workers' eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)
applicable to workers and former workers of II-VI, Incorporated,
Infrared Optics--Saxonburg Division, Saxonburg, Pennsylvania (subject
firm). The determination was issued on February 8, 2012. The
Department's Notice of determination was published in the Federal
Register on February 14, 2012 (77 FR 8281). The workers were engaged in
employment related to the production of infrared and CO2
laser optics, and related materials.
The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination
based on the findings that the subject firm has not experienced a
decline in the sales or production of infrared and CO2 laser
optics, and related materials, from 2009 to 2010 or from January-
October 2010 compared to the same period in 2011.
With respect to Section 222(a)(2)(B) of the Act, the investigation
revealed that the workers' firm did not shift production of infrared
and CO2 laser optics, and related materials (or like or
directly competitive articles) to a foreign country, or acquire the
production of such articles from a foreign country.
With respect to Section 222(b)(2) of the Act, the investigation
revealed that the subject firm is a Supplier to a firm that employed a
group of workers who received a certification of eligibility under
Section 222(a) of the Act, 19 U.S.C. 2272(a); however, the component
parts supplied did not account for at least 20 percent of the
production or sales or contribute importantly to workers' separation or
threat thereof.
With respect to Section 222(b)(2) of the Act, the investigation
revealed that the subject firm does not act as a Downstream Producer to
a firm that employed a group of workers who received a certification of
eligibility under Section 222(a) of the Act, 19 U.S.C. 2272(a).
Finally, the group eligibility requirements under Section 222(e) of
the Act have not been satisfied because the workers' firm has not been
publicly identified by the International Trade Commission as a member
of a domestic industry in an investigation resulting in an affirmative
finding of serious injury, market disruption, or material injury, or
threat thereof.
In the request for reconsideration, the petitioner supplied new
information regarding a possible decline in sales during the relevant
period under investigation.
The Department of Labor 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 to apply for TAA.
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 27th day of March, 2012.
Del Min Amy Chen,
Certifying Officer, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 2012-11054 Filed 5-7-12; 8:45 am]
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