[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 95 (Wednesday, May 17, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28709-28711]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-7526]


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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 May 2006.
    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 importantly to the 
workers' separation or threat of separation.

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 
(a)(2)(A) (increased imports) of Section 222 have been met, and Section 
246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met.

TA-W-59,054; Epson Portland, Inc., A Subsidiary of Seiko Epson Corp., 
On-Site Leased Workers of Volt Services, Hillsboro, OR: March 14, 2005.
TA-W-59,209; SLM Electronics, Division of St. Louis Music, Inc., 
Yellville, AR: April 12, 2005.
TA-W-59,240; Coleman Cable, Inc., Automotive Division, Future Force, 
Miami Lakes, FL: April 18, 2005.
TA-W-59,269; Gemeinhardt Company LLC, Elkhart, IN: May 26, 2006.
TA-W-59,012; Reitz Tool, Inc., Cochranton, PA: March 14, 2005.
TA-W-59,025; Bauhaus USA, Amory, MS: February 21, 2005.
TA-W-59,083; TI Automotive Systems, LLC, Brake and Fuel Division, 
Warren, MI: April 10, 2006.
TA-W-59,114; King Louie International, Grandview, MO: March 22, 2005.
TA-W-59,115; Pleasant Hill Mfg. Co., A Division King Louie 
International, Baxter Springs, KS: March 22, 2005.

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TA-W-59,116; Pro Fit Cap Co., A Division King Louie International, 
Paola, KS: March 22, 2005.
TA-W-59,133; GKN Sinter Metals, Romulus Division, Romulus, MI: March 
13, 2005.
TA-W-59,143; Fiber Industries, Inc., A Subsidiary of Wellman, Pinnacle 
Staffing and BE&K, Darlington, SC: March 22, 2005.

    The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of 
(a)(2)(B) (shift in production) of Section 222 and Section 
246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met.

TA-W-59,172; Zohar Waterworks, LLC, dba Tri Palm International, 
Solutions Staffing, Columbus, OH: April 7, 2005.
TA-W-59,182; Artisans, Inc., Glen Flora, WI: April 2, 2006.
TA-W-59,208; TRW Automotive U.S. LLC, Engineered Fasteners and 
Components, On-Site Leased Workers of Adecco, Westminster, MA: April 
12, 2005.
TA-W-58,875; Accenture, LLP, Bell South Center, Atlanta, GA: February 
9, 2005.
TA-W-58,875A; Accenture, LLP, Inforum Building, Atlanta, GA: February 
9, 2005.
TA-W-58,875B; Accenture, LLP, Peachtree Corners #7, Norcross, GA: 
February 9, 2005.
TA-W-58,875C; Accenture, LLP, Peachtree Corners #10, Norcross, GA: 
February 9, 2005.
TA-W-58,875D; Accenture, LLP, Peachtree Corners #11, Norcross, GA: 
February 9, 2005.
TA-W-58,875E; Accenture, LLP, Colonade, Birmingham, AL: February 9, 
2005.
TA-W-58,875F; Accenture, LLP, Data Center, Birmingham, AL: February 9, 
2005.

    The following certification has been issued. The requirement of 
supplier to a trade certified firm and Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the 
Trade Act have been met.

TA-W-59,107; Guilford Mills, Inc., Friendship Plant, Greensboro, NC: 
March 28, 2005.
TA-W-59,107A; Guilford Mills, Inc., Administrative Office, Greensboro, 
NC: March 28, 2005.

    The following certification has been issued. The requirement of 
downstream producer to a trade certified firm and Section 
246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met.

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-59,143A; Fiber Industries, Inc., A Subsidiary of Wellman, Fort 
Mill, SC.

    The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.B.) (Sales or 
production, or both, did not decline) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B) (shift in 
production to a foreign country) have not been met.

TA-W-59,266; Commercial Vehicle Group, formerly Monona Wire Corp., EMD-
Spring Green Div., Spring Green, WI.

    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-58,936; Book Covers, Inc., A Division of Newark Group Graphicboard 
Products, Franklin, OH.
TA-W-58,965; Monmouth Ceramics, Inc., dba Western Stoneware, A & D 
Staffing & Genie, Monmouth, IL.
TA-W-58,967; Spectrum Brands, Rayovac Division, Fennimore, WI.
TA-W-59,067; Coe Manufacturing, Tigard, OR.
TA-W-59,070; Tate Lumber Co., Inc., Red Oak, VA.
TA-W-59,080; Tech Sew Manufacturing, New York, NY.
TA-W-59,091; Eaton Corporation, Torque Control Products Division, 
Marshall, MI.
TA-W-59,097; Wolverine, Proctor and Schwartz, Merrimac, MA.
TA-W-59,101; Silicon Graphics, Manufacturing Division, Chippewa Falls, 
WI.
TA-W-59,102; International Malting Co., LLC (I.M.C.), Chicago, IL.
TA-W-59,124; Regency Plastics, A Subsidiary of Gemini Group, On-Site 
Leased Workers of Manpower, McAllen, TX.
TA-W-59,223; General Motors Corp., General Motors Technical Center, 
Body-In-White Dept, Warren, MI.

    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-59,078; Hexion Specialty Chemicals, FFP Division, On-Site Leased 
Workers of Express Personnel, High Point, NC.

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

TA-W-59,111; Eastman Kodak Co., United States and Canada Finance 
Department, Rochester, NY.
TA-W-59,123; Solectron, Purchasing Division, Creedmoor, NC.
TA-W-59,134; Tillmann Tool and Die, Breckenridge, MN.
TA-W-59,199; Mechanical Products, Jackson, MI.

TA-W-59,226; Werner Co., Anniston, AL.
TA-W-59,255; Regal Manufacturing Co., Inc., Hickory, NC.
TA-W-59,272; Weyco Group, Beaver Dam, WI.
TA-W-59,280; Enesco Group, Inc., Elk Grove Village, IL.

    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.
None

Affirmative Determinations for Alternative Trade Ajdustment 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).

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.

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    Since the workers are denied eligibility to apply for TAA, the 
workers cannot be certified eligible for ATAA.

TA-W-59,143A; Fiber Industries, Inc., A Subsidiary of Wellman, Fort 
Mill, SC.
TA-W-59,266; Commercial Vehicle Group, formerly Monona Wire Corp., EMD-
Spring Green Div., Spring Green, WI.
TA-W-58,936; Book Covers, Inc., A Division of Newark Group Graphicboard 
Products, Franklin, OH.
TA-W-58,965; Monmouth Ceramics, Inc., dba Western Stoneware, A & D 
Staffing & Genie, Monmouth, IL.
TA-W-58,967; Spectrum Brands, Rayovac Division, Fennimore, WI.
TA-W-59,067; Coe Manufacturing, Tigard, OR.
TA-W-59,070; Tate Lumber Co., Inc., Red Oak, VA.
TA-W-59,080; Tech Sew Manufacturing, New York, NY.
TA-W-59,091; Eaton Corporation, Torque Control Products Division, 
Marshall, MI.
TA-W-59,097; Wolverine, Proctor and Schwartz, Merrimac, MA.
TA-W-59,101; Silicon Graphics, Manufacturing Division, Chippewa Falls, 
WI.
TA-W-59,102; International Malting Co., LLC (I.M.C.), Chicago, IL.
TA-W-59,124; Regency Plastics, A Subsidiary of Gemini Group, On-Site 
Leased Workers of Manpower, McAllen, TX.
TA-W-59,223; General Motors Corp., General Motors Technical Center, 
Body-In-White Dept, Warren, MI.
TA-W-59,078; Hexion Specialty Chemicals, FFP Division, On-Site Leased 
Workers of Express Personnel, High Point, NC.
TA-W-59,111; Eastman Kodak Co., United States and Canada Finance 
Department, Rochester, NY.
TA-W-59,123; Solectron, Purchasing Division, Creedmoor, NC.
TA-W-59,134; Tillmann Tool and Die, Breckenridge, MN.
TA-W-59,199; Mechanical Products, Jackson, MI.
TA-W-59,226; Werner Co., Anniston, AL.
TA-W-59,255; Regal Manufacturing Co., Inc., Hickory, NC.
TA-W-59,272; Weyco Group, Beaver Dam, WI.
TA-W-59,280; Enesco Group, Inc., Elk Grove Village, IL.

    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-59,054; Epson Portland, Inc., A Subsidiary of Seiko Epson Corp., 
On-Site Leased Workers of Volt Services, Hillsboro, OR.
TA-W-59,208; TRW Automotive U.S. LLC, Engineered Fasteners and 
Components, On-Site Leased Workers of Adecco, Westminster, MA.
TA-W-58,875; Accenture, LLP, Bell South Center, Atlanta, GA.
TA-W-58,875A; Accenture, LLP, Inforum Building, Atlanta, GA.
TA-W-58,875B; Accenture, LLP, Peachtree Corners #7, Norcross, GA.
TA-W-58,875C; Accenture, LLP, Peachtree Corners #10, Norcross, GA.
TA-W-58,875D; Accenture, LLP, Peachtree Corners #11, Norcross, GA.
TA-W-58,875E; Accenture, LLP, Colonade, Birmingham, AL.
TA-W-58,875F; Accenture, LLP, Data Center, Birmingham, AL.

    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 May 2006. 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: May 9, 2006.
Erica R. Cantor,
Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
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