[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 6 (Tuesday, January 10, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1555-1558]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-111]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for 
Worker Adjustment Assistance

    In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended 
(19 U.S.C. 2273), the Department of Labor herein presents summaries of 
determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment 
assistance for workers (TA-W) number and alternative trade adjustment 
assistance (ATAA) by (TA-W) number issued during the periods of 
December 2005.
    In order for an affirmative determination to be made and a 
certification of eligibility to apply for directly-impacted (primary) 
worker adjustment assistance to be issued, each of the group 
eligibility requirements of section 222(a) of the Act must be met.
    I. Section (a)(2)(A) all of the following must be satisfied:
    A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such 
workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become 
totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or 
partially separated;
    B. The sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision 
have decreased absolutely; and
    C. Increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with 
articles produced by such firm or subdivision have contributed 
importantly to such workers' separation or threat of separation and to 
the decline in sales or production of such firm or subdivision; or
    II. Section (a)(2)(B) both of the following must be satisfied:
    A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such 
workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become 
totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or 
partially separated;
    B. There has been a shift in production by such workers' firm or 
subdivision to a foreign county of articles like or directly 
competitive with articles which are produced by such firm or 
subdivision; and
    C. One of the following must be satisfied:
    1. The country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of 
the articles is a party to a free trade agreement with the United 
States;
    2. The country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of 
the articles to a beneficiary country under the Andean Trade Preference 
Act, African Growth and Opportunity Act, or the Caribbean Basin 
Economic Recovery Act; or
    3. There has been or is likely to be an increase in imports of 
articles that are like or directly competitive with articles which are 
or were produced by such firm or subdivision.
    Also, in order for an affirmative determination to be made and a 
certification of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance 
as an adversely affected secondary group to be issued, each of the 
group eligibility requirements of section 222(b) of the Act must be 
met.
    (1) Significant number or proportion of the workers in the workers' 
firm or an appropriate subdivision of the firm have become totally or 
partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially 
separated;
    (2) The workers' firm (or subdivision) is a supplier or downstream 
producer to a firm (or subdivision) that employed a group of workers 
who received a certification of eligibility to apply for trade 
adjustment assistance benefits and such supply or production is related 
to the article that was the basis for such certification; and
    (3) Either--
    (A) the workers' firm is a supplier and the component parts it 
supplied for the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph (2) 
accounted for at least 20 percent of the production or sales of the 
workers' firm; or
    (B) A loss or business by the workers' firm with the firm (or 
subdivision) described in paragraph (2) contributed

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importantly to the workers' separation or threat of separation.

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.
    The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of 
(a)(2)(A) (increased imports) of section 222 have been met.

TA-W-58,314; Jessica Trimmings, Hialeah, FL, November 10, 2004.
TA-W-58,334; Armstrong World Industries, Inc., Lancaster Floor Plant 
Sheet Division, Lancaster, PA, November 11, 2004.
TA-W-58,384; Bekaert Corporation, Dyersburg, TN, November 18, 2004.
TA-W-58,418; Nicoles & Stone Company, Div. Brady Furniture Co., Rural 
Hall, NC, November 23, 2004.
TA-W-58,146; Wabash Alloys, LLC, Cleveland, OH, October 17, 2004.
TA-W-58,304; Viking Polymer Solutions, LLC, Albion, NY, November 9, 
2004.
TA-W-58,308; Fordyce Picture Frames Co., Fordyce, AR, November 9, 2004.
TA-W-58,347; Dry Branch Operations, Dry Branch, GA, November 7, 2004.
TA-W-58,369; Agere Systems, Inc., Orlando, FL, November 4, 2004.
TA-W-58,379; SPX Contech, Including Leased Workers of Peoplelink, 
Mishawaka, IN, November 1, 2004.
TA-W-58,432; R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Macon, GA, January 8, 2006.
    The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of 
(a)(2)(B) (shift in production) of Section 222 have been met.

TA-W-58,296; Kimberly-Clarke, Ballard Medical Products, Leased Workers 
of SOS Staffing and Express, Personnel, Pocatello, ID, November 3, 
2004.
TA-W-58,380; Dan Post Boot Co., Waverly, TN, December 19, 2005.
TA-W-58,409; Shelby Automobiles, Inc., Las Vegas, NV, November 15, 
2004.
TA-W-58,416; Gold Toe Brands, Inc., Burlington, NC, November 23, 2004.
TA-W-58,476; Orban CRL Systems, San Leandro, CA, November 18, 2004.
TA-W-58,489; Tricon Industries, Inc., Electromechanical Division, 
Downers Grove, IL, September 13, 2004.
TA-W-58,282; Kone, Inc., Escalator Manufacturing Plant, A Subsidiary of 
Kone OY, Coal Valley, IL, November 4, 2004.
TA-W-58,370; S. Lichtenberg and Co., Inc., Samsons Mfg. Co. Div., 
Waynesboro, GA, December 5, 2005.

    The following certification has been issued. The requirement of 
supplier to a trade certified firm has been met.

None.

    The following certification has been issued. The requirement of 
downstream producer to a trade certified firm has been met.

None.

Negative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance

    In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the 
criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.
    The investigation revealed that criterion (a)(2)(A)(I.A) and 
(a)(2)(B)(II.A) (no employment decline) has not been met.

TA-W-58,348; General Electric Appliances Production Operation, LLC, 
General Electric Consumer and Industrial Division, Bloomington, IN.
TA-W-58,461; Jaderloon Co., Inc., Burleson, TX.

    The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.B.) (Sales or 
production, or both, did not decline) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B) (No shift in 
production to a foreign country) have not been met.

TA-W-58,330; Tenneco Automotive Walker, Inc., A Subsidiary of Tenneco, 
On-Site Leased Workers of Westaff and Sundance Staffi, Salinas, CA.
TA-W-58,331; Smucker Fruit Processing Co., Salinas, CA.
TA-W-58,335; Powder Processing and Technology, LLC, Valparaiso, IN.
TA-W-58,457; Sonoco Products Company, Flexibles Packaging Division, 
Charlotte, NC.

    The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.C.) (increased 
imports) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B) (No shift in production to a foreign 
country) have not been met.

TA-W-58,171; Cooper Standard Automotive, Noise, Vibration and Harshness 
Division, Auburn, IN.
TA-W-58,175; TI Group Automotive Systems, LLC, A Subsidiary of TI 
Automotive, LTD, Fuel Systems Div., Meriden, CT.
TA-W-58,263; Parkdale Mills, Inc., Plant #8, Belmont, NC.
TA-W-58,311; Abbott Laboratories, Diagnostics Division, Abbott Park, 
IL.
TA-W-58,362; Stora Enso North America, Kimberly Paper Mill, Kimberly, 
WI.
TA-W-58,362A; Stora Enso North America, Stevens Point Paper Mill, 
Kimberly, WI.
TA-W-58,364; Mine Safety Appliances Co., Saftey Products Division, On-
Site Leased Workers, Evans City, PA.
TA-W-58,343; Michaels of Oregon, Corporate Office, Oregon City, OR.

    The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.C). Increased 
imports and (a)(2)(B)(II.C) (has shifted production to a foreign 
country) have not been met.

TA-W-58,245; Agilent Technologies, Assurance Solutions, Roseville, CA.
TA-W-58,245A; Agilent Technologies, Assurance Solutions, Colorado 
Springs, CO.

    The workers firm does not produce an article as required for 
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.

TA-W-58,250; Independence Airlines, Dulles International Airport, 
Dulles, VA.
TA-W-58,250A; Independence Airlines, Detroit Wayne County Airport, 
Detroit, MI.
TA-W-58,250B; Independence Airlines, Port Columbus International 
Airport, Columbus, OH.
TA-W-58,250C; Independence Airlines, Orlando International Airport, 
Orlando, FL.
TA-W-58,250D; Independence Airlines, Jacksonville International 
Airport, Jacksonville, FL.
TA-W-58,250E; Independence Airlines, Logan International Airport, 
Boston, MA.
TA-W-58,250F; Independence Airlines, West Palm Beach International 
Airport, West Palm Beach, FL,
TA-W-58,250G; Independence Airlines, Newark International Airport, 
Newark, NJ.
TA-W-58,250H; Independence Airlines, Allegheny County Airport, 
Pittsburgh, PA,
TA-W-58,250I; Independence Airlines, Chicago O'Hare International 
Airport, Chicago, IL.
TA-W-58,250J; Independence Airlines, Tampa International Airport, 
Tampa, FL.
TA-W-58,250K; Independence Airlines, Hopkins International Airport, 
Cleveland, OH.
TA-W-58,338; Passion Parties, Inc., Brisbane, CA,
TA-W-58,351; Air Control Science, Inc., Boulder, CO,
TA-W-58,355; ExxonMobil Fuels Marketing Co., Customer Support Center, 
Exton, PA.

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TA-W-58,366; Teradyne, Inc., Semiconductor Test Division, North 
Reading, MA.
TA-W-58,373; Irving Oil, Insurance Department, Brewer, ME.
TA-W-58,381; DSM Pharma Chemicals, A Division of DSM Pharmaceuticals, 
Inc., Greenville, NC.
TA-W-58,382; ICT Group, Inc., Skokane Valley, WA.
TA-W-58,392; InFocus Corporation, Wilsonville, OR.
TA-W-58,414; Quantum Corporation, San Jose, CA.
TA-W-58,414A; Quantum Corporation, Irvine, CA.
TA-W-58,414B; Quantum Corporation, Boulder, CO.
TA-W-58,414C; Quantum Corporation, Colorado Springs, CO.
TA-W-58,430; Ford Motor Company, Sales and Marketing Division, 
Philadelphia Regional Sales Office, Mt. Laurel, NJ.
TA-W-58,414D; Quantum Corporation, Costa Mesa, CA.

    The investigation revealed that criteria (2) has not been met. The 
workers firm (or subdivision) is not a supplier or downstream producer 
to trade-affected companies.

TA-W-58,333; Sonoco Products Company, Chester, VA.

Affirmative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

    In order for the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance to issued 
a 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.
    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 determinations.
    In the following cases, it has been determined that the 
requirements of section 246(a)(3)(ii) have been met.
    I. Whether a significant number of workers in the workers' firm are 
50 years of age or older.
    II. Whether the workers in the workers' firm possess skills that 
are not easily transferable.
    III. The competitive conditions within the workers' industry (i.e., 
conditions within the industry are adverse).

TA-W-58,314; Jessica Trimmings, Hialeah, FL, November 10, 2004.
TA-W-58,334; Armstrong World Industries, Inc., Lancaster Floor Plant 
Sheet Division, Lancaster, PA, November 11, 2004.
TA-W-58,418; Nicoles & Stone Company, Div. Brady Furniture Co., Rural 
Hall, NC, November 23, 2004.
TA-W-58,146; Wabash Alloys, LLC, Cleveland, OH, October 17, 2004.
TA-W-58,304; Viking Polymer Solutions, LLC, Albion, NY, November 9, 
2004.
TA-W-58,308; Fordyce Picture Frames Co., Fordyce, AR, November 9, 2004.
TA-W-58,347; Dry Branch Operations, Dry Branch, GA, November 7, 2004.
TA-W-58,379; SPX Contech, Including Leased Workers of Peoplelink, 
Mishawaka, IN, November 1, 2004.
TA-W-58,432; R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Macon, GA, January 8, 2006.
TA-W-58,296; Kimberly-Clarke, Ballard Medical Products, Leased Workers 
of SOS Staffing and Express, Personnel, Pocatello, ID, November 3, 
2004.
TA-W-58,380; Dan Post Boot Co., Waverly, TN, December 19, 2005.
TA-W-58,409; Shelby Automobiles, Inc., Las Vegas, NV, November 15, 
2004.
TA-W-58,416; Gold Toe Brands, Inc., Burlington, NC, November 23, 2004.
TA-W-58,476; Orban CRL Systems, San Leandro, CA, November 18, 2004.
TA-W-58,370; S. Lichtenberg and Co., Inc., Samsons Mfg. Co. Div., 
Waynesboro, GA, December 5, 2005.

Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

    In order for the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance to issued 
a 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.
    In the following cases, it has been determined that the 
requirements of section 246(a)(3)(ii) have not been met for the reasons 
specified.
    Since the workers are denied eligibility to apply for TAA, the 
workers cannot be certified eligible for ATAA.

TA-W-58,348; General Electric Appliances Production Operation, LLC, 
General Electric Consumer and Industrial Division, Bloomington, IN.
TA-W-58,461; Jaderloon Co., Inc., Burleson, TX.
TA-W-58,330; Tenneco Automotive Walker, Inc., A Subsidiary of Tenneco, 
On-Site Leased Workers of Westaff and Sundance Staffi, Salinas, CA.
TA-W-58,331; Smucker Fruit Processing Co., Salinas, CA.
TA-W-58,335; Powder Processing and Technology, LLC, Valparaiso, IN.
TA-W-58,457; Sonoco Products Company, Flexibles Packaging Division, 
Charlotte, NC.
TA-W-58,171; Cooper Standard Automotive, Noise, Vibration and Harshness 
Division, Auburn, IN.
TA-W-58,175; TI Group Automotive Systems, LLC, A Subsidiary of TI 
Automotive, LTD, Fuel Systems Div., Meriden, CT.
TA-W-58,263; Parkdale Mills, Inc., Plant #8, Belmont, NC.
TA-W-58,311; Abbott Laboratories, Diagnostics Division, Abbott Park, 
IL.
TA-W-58,362; Stora Enso North America, Kimberly Paper Mill, Kimberly, 
WI.
TA-W-58,362A; Stora Enso North America, Stevens Point Paper Mill, 
Kimberly, WI.
TA-W-58,364; Mine Safety Appliances Co., Saftey Products Division, On-
Site Leased Wkrs, Evans City, PA.
TA-W-58,245; Agilent Technologies, Assurance Solutions, Roseville, CA.
TA-W-58,245A; Agilent Technologies, Assurance Solutions, Colorado 
Springs, CO.
TA-W-58,343; Michaels of Oregon, Corporate Office, Oregon City, OR.
TA-W-58,250; Independence Airlines, Dulles International Airport, 
Dulles, VA.
TA-W-58,250A; Independence Airlines, Detroit Wayne County Airport, 
Detroit, MI.
TA-W-58,250B; Independence Airlines, Port Columbus International 
Airport, Columbus, OH.
TA-W-58,250C; Independence Airlines, Orlando International Airport, 
Orlando, FL.
TA-W-58,250D; Independence Airlines, Jacksonville International 
Airport, Jacksonville, FL.
TA-W-58,250E; Independence Airlines, Logan International Airport, 
Boston, MA.
TA-W-58,250F; Independence Airlines, West Palm Beach International 
Airport, West Palm Beach, FL.
TA-W-58,250G; Independence Airlines, Newark International Airport, 
Newark, NJ.
TA-W-58,250H; Independence Airlines, Allegheny County Airport, 
Pittsburgh, PA.
TA-W-58,250I; Independence Airlines, Chicago O'Hare International 
Airport, Chicago, IL.
TA-W-58,250J; Independence Airlines, Tampa International Airport, 
Tampa, FL.
TA-W-58,250K; Independence Airlines, Hopkins International Airport, 
Cleveland, OH.

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TA-W-58,338; Passion Parties, Inc., Brisbane, CA.
TA-W-58,351; Air Control Science, Inc., Boulder, CO.
TA-W-58,355; ExxonMobil Fuels Marketing Co., Customer Support Center, 
Exton, PA.
TA-W-58,366; Teradyne, Inc., Semiconductor Test Division, North 
Reading, MA.
TA-W-58,373; Irving Oil, Insurance Department, Brewer, ME.
TA-W-58,381; DSM Pharma Chemicals, A Division of DSM Pharmaceuticals, 
Inc., Greenville, NC.
TA-W-58,382; ICT Group, Inc., Skokane Valley, WA.
TA-W-58,392; InFocus Corporation, Wilsonville, OR.
TA-W-58,414; Quantum Corporation, San Jose, CA.
TA-W-58,414A; Quantum Corporation, Irvine, CA.
TA-W-58,414B; Quantum Corporation, Boulder, CO.
TA-W-58,414C; Quantum Corporation, Colorado Springs, CO.
TA-W-58,430; Ford Motor Company, Sales and Marketing Division, 
Philadelphia Regional Sales Office, Mt. Laurel, NJ.
TA-W-58,333; Sonoco Products Company, Chester, VA.

    The Department as determined that criterion (1) of Section 246 has 
not been met. Workers at the firm are 50 years of age or older.

None.

    The Department as determined that criterion (2) of Section 246 has 
not been met. Workers at the firm possess skills that are easily 
transferable.

TA-W-58,384; Bekaert Corporation, Dyersburg, TN.
TA-W-58,489; Tricon Industries, Inc., Electromechanical Division, 
Downers Grove, IL.
TA-W-58,282; Kone, Inc., Escalator Manufacturing Plant, A Subsidiary of 
Kone OY, Coal Valley, IL.

    The Department as determined that criterion (3) of Section 246 has 
not been met. Competition conditions within the workers' industry are 
not adverse.

None.

    I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were 
issued during the month of December 2005. Copies of these 
determinations are available for inspection in Room C-5311, U.S. 
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20210 during normal business hours or will be mailed to persons who 
write to the above address.

    Dated: January 3, 2006.
Erica R. Cantor,
Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E6-111 Filed 1-9-06; 8:45 am]
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