[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 26, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 3733]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-268]



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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-55,108]


Cosom Sporting Goods, Inc., Thorofare, NJ; Notice of Revised 
Determination on Reconsideration

    On August 25, 2004, the Department issued an Affirmative 
Determination Regarding Application on Reconsideration applicable to 
workers and former workers of the subject firm. The notice was 
published in the Federal Register on September 8, 2004 (69 FR 54318).
    The Department initially denied Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) 
to workers of Cosom Sporting Goods, Inc., Thorofare, New Jersey due to 
the lack of increased imports and the absence of production shift 
abroad during the relevant period. The initial investigation found that 
the subject company was purchased by another company and that all 
production was shifted domestically.
    During the reconsideration investigation, the Department requested 
additional information from the subject company and conducted a new 
customer survey. The survey revealed increased customer reliance upon 
imports during the relevant period.
    In accordance with section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 
2813), as amended, the Department herein presents the results of its 
investigation regarding certification of eligibility to apply for 
alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) for older workers.
    In order for the Department to issue a certification of eligibility 
to apply for ATAA, the group eligibility requirements of section 246 of 
the Trade Act must be met. The Department has determined in this case 
that the requirements of section 246 have been met.
    A significant number of workers at the firm are age 50 or over and 
possess skills that are not easily transferable. Competitive conditions 
within the industry are adverse.

Conclusion

    After careful review of the facts obtained in the investigation, I 
determine that there were increased imports of articles that are like 
or directly competitive with those produced by the subject firm or 
subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the 
following certification:

    All workers of Cosom Sporting Goods, Inc., Thorofare, New Jersey 
who became totally or partially separated from employment on or 
after June 21, 2003, through two years from the date of 
certification are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under 
section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible to apply 
for alternative trade adjustment assistance under section 246 of the 
Trade Act of 1974.

    Signed in Washington, DC this 11th day of January, 2005.
Linda G. Poole,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
 [FR Doc. E5-268 Filed 1-25-05; 8:45 am]
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