[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 166 (Monday, August 26, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 43782] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-21639] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR [TA-W-32,476] Vanguard Products Corporation, Berkeley Springs, WV; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration On July 23, 1996, the Department issued a Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to all workers of Vanguard Products Corporation located in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. The notice was published in the Federal Register on August 6, 1996 (61 FR 40852). By letter of July 29, 1996, the petitioners requested administrative reconsideration of the Department's findings in this case. The petitioners present evidence that the Department's survey of Vanguard's customers was incomplete. Investigation findings revealed that sales, production and employment at the subject firm declined. The plant was expected to close in June 1996. It is anticipated that all workers will be separated from employment by August 15, 1996. The workers produce golf bags. Findings on reconsideration show that a major customer of Vanguard Products Corporation increased its reliance on imports of golf bags while reducing purchases from Vanguard. Other findings on reconsideration show that the quantity of U.S. imports of golf bags increased 46% percent between 1994 and 1995, and increased by almost 500% during the twelve-month period of April-March 1995-1996 compared to the same twelve-month period a year earlier. Conclusion After careful review of the additional facts obtained on reconsideration, I conclude that increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with golf bags contributed importantly to the declines in sales or production and to the total or partial separation of workers of Vanguard Products Corporation, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: All workers of Vanguard Products Corporation, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after June 11, 1995 are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed at Washington, DC this 14th day of August 1996. Russell T. Kile, Acting Program Manager, Policy and Reemployment Services, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. 96-21639 Filed 8-23-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-M