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certification of eligibility to apply for
Alternative Trade Adjustment
Assistance (ATAA) for older workers,
the group eligibility requirements of
Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act
must be met.
1. Whether a significant number of
workers in the workers’ firm are 50
years of age or older.
2. Whether the workers in the
workers’ firm possess skills that are not
easily transferable.
3. The competitive conditions within
the workers’ industry (i.e., conditions
within the industry are adverse).
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Affirmative Determinations for Worker
Adjustment Assistance
The following certifications have been
issued. The date following the company
name and location of each
determination references the impact
date for all workers of such
determination.
None.
Affirmative Determinations for Worker
Adjustment Assistance and Alternative
Trade Adjustment Assistance
The following certifications have been
issued. The date following the company
name and location of each
determination references the impact
date for all workers of such
determination.
The following certifications have been
issued. The requirements of Section
222(a)(2)(A) (increased imports) and
Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act
have been met.
85,443, Eclipse Manufacturing Co.
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, July 23,
2013.
85,550, Rcad Milling, Champagne,
Illinois, September 23, 2013.
85,557, Aero Electric, Inc., Seven
Locations in Torrance, California,
September 25, 2013.
85,560, Heraeus Shin-Etsu America,
Inc., Camas, Washington,
September 23, 2013.
85,564, Prestolite Electric Incorporated,
Arcade, New York, September 29,
2013.
85,566, Evergreen Packaging Inc.
Clinton, Iowa, September 30, 2013.
85,568, SILLCO, Huntingdon,
Tennessee, September 30, 2013.
85,569, Metrie Inc., Monroe,
Washington, October 1, 2013.
85,592, Micro Power Electronics, Inc.,
Beaverton, Oregon, October 10,
2013.
Negative Determinations for Alternative
Trade Adjustment Assistance
In the following cases, it has been
determined that the requirements of
246(a)(3)(A)(ii) have not been met for
the reasons specified.
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None.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Negative Determinations for Worker
Adjustment Assistance and Alternative
Trade Adjustment Assistance
In the following cases, the
investigation revealed that the eligibility
criteria for worker adjustment assistance
have not been met for the reasons
specified.
The workers’ firm does not produce
an article as required for certification
under Section 222 of the Trade Act of
1974.
85,539, American Express Travel
Related Services Company, Inc.,
Salt Lake City, Utah.
85,555, Artic Timber, Inc., Cosmopolis,
Washington.
85,577, British Airways, PLC, Jamaica,
New York.
Determinations Terminating
Investigations of Petitions for Worker
Adjustment Assistance
After notice of the petitions was
published in the Federal Register and
on the Department’s Web site, as
required by Section 221 of the Act (19
U.S.C. 2271), the Department initiated
investigations of these petitions.
The following determinations
terminating investigations were issued
in cases where these petitions were not
filed in accordance with the
requirements of 29 CFR 90.11. Every
petition filed by workers must be signed
by at least three individuals of the
petitioning worker group. Petitioners
separated more than one year prior to
the date of the petition cannot be
covered under a certification of a
petition under Section 223(b), and
therefore, may not be part of a
petitioning worker group. For one or
more of these reasons, these petitions
were deemed invalid.
85,590, Echelon Furniture, Gas City,
Indiana.
I hereby certify that the aforementioned
determinations were issued during the period
of October 20, 2014 through October 24,
2014. These determinations are available on
the Department’s Web site www.tradeact/taa/
taa_search_form.cfm under the searchable
listing of determinations or by calling the
Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance toll
free at 888–365–6822.
Signed at Washington, DC, this 30th day of
October 2014.
Michael W. Jaffe,
Certifying Officer, Office of Trade Adjustment
Assistance.
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Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification of
Application of Existing Mandatory
Safety Standards
Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Section 101(c) of the Federal
Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and
30 CFR part 44 govern the application,
processing, and disposition of petitions
for modification. This notice is a
summary of petitions for modification
submitted to the Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) by the parties
listed below to modify the application
of existing mandatory safety standards
codified in Title 30 of the Code of
Federal Regulations.
DATES: All comments on the petitions
must be received by the Office of
Standards, Regulations and Variances
on or before December 22, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may submit your
comments, identified by ‘‘docket
number’’ on the subject line, by any of
the following methods:
1. Electronic Mail: zzMSHAcomments@dol.gov. Include the docket
number of the petition in the subject
line of the message.
2. Facsimile: 202–693–9441.
3. Regular Mail or Hand Delivery:
MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations
and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard,
Room 2350, Arlington, Virginia 22209–
3939, Attention: Sheila McConnell,
Acting Director, Office of Standards,
Regulations and Variances. Persons
delivering documents are required to
check in at the receptionist’s desk on
the 21st floor. Individuals may inspect
copies of the petitions and comments
during normal business hours at the
address listed above.
MSHA will consider only comments
postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service or
proof of delivery from another delivery
service such as UPS or Federal Express
on or before the deadline for comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Barbara Barron, Office of Standards,
Regulations and Variances at 202–693–
9447 (Voice), barron.barbara@dol.gov
(Email), or 202–693–9441 (Facsimile).
[These are not toll-free numbers.]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
I. Background
Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine
Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine
Act) allows the mine operator or
representative of miners to file a
petition to modify the application of any
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mandatory safety standard to a coal or
other mine if the Secretary of Labor
determines that:
1. An alternative method of achieving
the result of such standard exists which
will at all times guarantee no less than
the same measure of protection afforded
the miners of such mine by such
standard; or
2. That the application of such
standard to such mine will result in a
diminution of safety to the miners in
such mine.
In addition, the regulations at 30 CFR
44.10 and 44.11 establish the
requirements and procedures for filing
petitions for modification.
II. Petitions for Modification
Docket Numbers: M–2014–035–C and
M–2014–036–C.
Petitioner: Sunrise Coal LLC, 12661
Agricare Road, Oaktown, Indiana 47561.
Mines: Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 1,
MSHA I.D. No. 12–02394, and Oaktown
Fuels Mine No. 2, MSHA I.D. No. 12–
02418, both located in Knox County,
Indiana.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1101–
1(b) (Deluge-type water spray systems).
Modification Request: The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing
standard to permit weekly examinations
and functional testing of the deluge-type
water fire suppression systems to be
conducted in lieu of providing blow-off
dust covers. The petitioner proposes to
conduct weekly examinations and
functional tests of the deluge system to
provide an improvement in safety and
to ensure that the spray nozzles do not
become plugged. The petitioner states
that replacing the dust caps creates an
unnecessary hazard by exposing miners
to the risk of a slip/fall type accident.
The petitioner further states that:
(1) A person trained in the testing
procedures specific to the deluge-type
water spray system utilized at each belt
drive will, once every seven 7 days:
(a) Conduct a visual examination of
each of the deluge-type water spray fire
suppression systems.
(b) Conduct a functional test of the
deluge-type water spray fire suppression
systems by actuating the system and
observing its performance.
(c) Record the results of the
examination and functional test in a
book maintained on the surface, made
available to authorized representatives
of the Secretary and retained at the mine
for one year.
(2) Any malfunction or clogged nozzle
detected as a result of the weekly
examination or functional test will be
corrected immediately.
(3) The procedure used to perform the
functional test will be posted at or near
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each belt drive that utilizes a delugetype water spray fire suppression
system.
The petitioner asserts that the
proposed alternative method will at all
times guarantee no less than the same
measure or protection afforded by the
existing standard.
Docket Number: M–2014–019–M.
Petitioner: J.S. Redpath Corporation,
1410 Greg Street Suite 404, Sparks,
Nevada 89431.
Mine: Sumitomo Metal Mining Pogo
LLC, Pogo Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 50–
01642, 49 Mile Shaw Creek Road, Delta
Junction, Alaska 99737, located in
Southeast Fairbanks County, Alaska.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 57.14207
(Parking procedures for unattended
equipment).
Modification Request: The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing
standard to eliminate the use of park
brakes on light vehicle fleets during the
coldest months of the year for only the
surface areas of the Pogo Mine Site. The
petitioner states that:
(1) The coldest of months of the year
in Southeast Fairbanks County, Alaska
are between October 15th and April 1st.
(2) The fleet vehicles are currently
Ford F series 4X4 pickup trucks and one
4X4 Ford passenger van. All of the
vehicles are equipped with automatic
transmissions.
(3) This modification request is only
for these types of vehicles with external
cable and park brake assemblies.
(4) The alternate method of securing
these light vehicles will be the use of a
parking ditch, or a parking rack. When
the vehicles are parked on the surface
during the cold months the two front
tires or two back tires of the vehicle will
be put into a parking ditch 5 to 6 inches
deep, or driven into the parking rack.
The parking racks are constructed of 4inch steel angle iron. Along with the
parking ditch or rack the vehicles will
be secured with chock blocks on both
sides of an opposite axle tire.
(5) The vehicles are used both
underground and on the surface. When
the vehicles are used in the wet
underground environment and then
driven to the surface, the extreme cold
temperatures immediately cause the
park brake components to freeze.
Temperatures at the mine often exceed
-50 degrees Fahrenheit for extended
periods of time. Setting the park brakes
will damage the brakes and will often
lock the tires in place.
(6) The vehicles are driven in and out
of the mine many times in a 24-hour
period. They are used to haul men,
equipment, tools and supplies. The
vehicles are an extremely important part
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of the mine’s day to day operations. The
vehicles are maintained in a safe and
reliable condition and are inspected
prior to each shift use.
(7) The parking racks will be
constructed in approximate 20 foot
width. The bottom side of the parking
rack will have some form of metal teeth
to create friction between the rack and
ground to keep it from sliding on a
frozen surface.
The petitioner asserts that the
proposed alternative method will at all
times guarantee no less than the same
measure of protection afforded by the
existing standard.
Dated: November 14, 2014.
Sheila McConnell,
Acting Director, Office of Standards,
Regulations and Variances.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory
Safety Standards
AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of
1977 and 30 CFR part 44 govern the application, processing, and
disposition of petitions for modification. This notice is a summary of
petitions for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) by the parties listed below to modify the
application of existing mandatory safety standards codified in Title 30
of the Code of Federal Regulations.
DATES: All comments on the petitions must be received by the Office of
Standards, Regulations and Variances on or before December 22, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments, identified by ``docket
number'' on the subject line, by any of the following methods:
1. Electronic Mail: zzMSHA-comments@dol.gov. Include the docket
number of the petition in the subject line of the message.
2. Facsimile: 202-693-9441.
3. Regular Mail or Hand Delivery: MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington,
Virginia 22209-3939, Attention: Sheila McConnell, Acting Director,
Office of Standards, Regulations and Variances. Persons delivering
documents are required to check in at the receptionist's desk on the
21st floor. Individuals may inspect copies of the petitions and
comments during normal business hours at the address listed above.
MSHA will consider only comments postmarked by the U.S. Postal
Service or proof of delivery from another delivery service such as UPS
or Federal Express on or before the deadline for comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Barron, Office of Standards,
Regulations and Variances at 202-693-9447 (Voice),
barron.barbara@dol.gov (Email), or 202-693-9441 (Facsimile). [These are
not toll-free numbers.]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
(Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file
a petition to modify the application of any
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mandatory safety standard to a coal or other mine if the Secretary of
Labor determines that:
1. An alternative method of achieving the result of such standard
exists which will at all times guarantee no less than the same measure
of protection afforded the miners of such mine by such standard; or
2. That the application of such standard to such mine will result
in a diminution of safety to the miners in such mine.
In addition, the regulations at 30 CFR 44.10 and 44.11 establish
the requirements and procedures for filing petitions for modification.
II. Petitions for Modification
Docket Numbers: M-2014-035-C and M-2014-036-C.
Petitioner: Sunrise Coal LLC, 12661 Agricare Road, Oaktown, Indiana
47561.
Mines: Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 1, MSHA I.D. No. 12-02394, and
Oaktown Fuels Mine No. 2, MSHA I.D. No. 12-02418, both located in Knox
County, Indiana.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1101-1(b) (Deluge-type water spray
systems).
Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of the
existing standard to permit weekly examinations and functional testing
of the deluge-type water fire suppression systems to be conducted in
lieu of providing blow-off dust covers. The petitioner proposes to
conduct weekly examinations and functional tests of the deluge system
to provide an improvement in safety and to ensure that the spray
nozzles do not become plugged. The petitioner states that replacing the
dust caps creates an unnecessary hazard by exposing miners to the risk
of a slip/fall type accident. The petitioner further states that:
(1) A person trained in the testing procedures specific to the
deluge-type water spray system utilized at each belt drive will, once
every seven 7 days:
(a) Conduct a visual examination of each of the deluge-type water
spray fire suppression systems.
(b) Conduct a functional test of the deluge-type water spray fire
suppression systems by actuating the system and observing its
performance.
(c) Record the results of the examination and functional test in a
book maintained on the surface, made available to authorized
representatives of the Secretary and retained at the mine for one year.
(2) Any malfunction or clogged nozzle detected as a result of the
weekly examination or functional test will be corrected immediately.
(3) The procedure used to perform the functional test will be
posted at or near each belt drive that utilizes a deluge-type water
spray fire suppression system.
The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method will at
all times guarantee no less than the same measure or protection
afforded by the existing standard.
Docket Number: M-2014-019-M.
Petitioner: J.S. Redpath Corporation, 1410 Greg Street Suite 404,
Sparks, Nevada 89431.
Mine: Sumitomo Metal Mining Pogo LLC, Pogo Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 50-
01642, 49 Mile Shaw Creek Road, Delta Junction, Alaska 99737, located
in Southeast Fairbanks County, Alaska.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 57.14207 (Parking procedures for
unattended equipment).
Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of the
existing standard to eliminate the use of park brakes on light vehicle
fleets during the coldest months of the year for only the surface areas
of the Pogo Mine Site. The petitioner states that:
(1) The coldest of months of the year in Southeast Fairbanks
County, Alaska are between October 15th and April 1st.
(2) The fleet vehicles are currently Ford F series 4X4 pickup
trucks and one 4X4 Ford passenger van. All of the vehicles are equipped
with automatic transmissions.
(3) This modification request is only for these types of vehicles
with external cable and park brake assemblies.
(4) The alternate method of securing these light vehicles will be
the use of a parking ditch, or a parking rack. When the vehicles are
parked on the surface during the cold months the two front tires or two
back tires of the vehicle will be put into a parking ditch 5 to 6
inches deep, or driven into the parking rack. The parking racks are
constructed of 4-inch steel angle iron. Along with the parking ditch or
rack the vehicles will be secured with chock blocks on both sides of an
opposite axle tire.
(5) The vehicles are used both underground and on the surface. When
the vehicles are used in the wet underground environment and then
driven to the surface, the extreme cold temperatures immediately cause
the park brake components to freeze. Temperatures at the mine often
exceed -50 degrees Fahrenheit for extended periods of time. Setting the
park brakes will damage the brakes and will often lock the tires in
place.
(6) The vehicles are driven in and out of the mine many times in a
24-hour period. They are used to haul men, equipment, tools and
supplies. The vehicles are an extremely important part of the mine's
day to day operations. The vehicles are maintained in a safe and
reliable condition and are inspected prior to each shift use.
(7) The parking racks will be constructed in approximate 20 foot
width. The bottom side of the parking rack will have some form of metal
teeth to create friction between the rack and ground to keep it from
sliding on a frozen surface.
The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method will at
all times guarantee no less than the same measure of protection
afforded by the existing standard.
Dated: November 14, 2014.
Sheila McConnell,
Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations and Variances.
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