[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 199 (Monday, October 16, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 60768]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-17103]



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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-58,937]


Rexam, Inc., D/B/A Precise Technology PGH Tool Shop, North 
Versailles, PA; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration

    On June 14, 2006, 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 June 26, 2006 (71 FR 36365).
    The previous investigation initiated on March 1, 2006, resulted in 
a negative determination issued on April 6, 2006, based on the finding 
that imports of injection molded products did not contribute 
importantly to worker separations at the subject firm and no shift of 
production to a foreign source occurred. The denial notice was 
published in the Federal Register on April 18, 2006 (71 FR 19900).
    To support the request for reconsideration, the petitioner supplied 
additional information regarding production at the Tool Shop at the 
subject facility and company imports of like or directly competitive 
products with those produced at the Tool Shop. Upon further contact 
with the subject firm's company official, it was revealed that workers 
employed at the Tool Shop manufactured injection tools and were 
separately identifiable from other workers at the subject firm.
    Having conducted a detailed investigation on reconsideration, it 
was revealed that the subject firm ceased production of injection tools 
manufactured by the Tool Shop, while increasing its reliance on imports 
of injection tools during the relevant time period.
    In accordance with section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 
2813), as amended, the Department of Labor 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 additional facts obtained on 
reconsideration, I conclude that increased imports of articles like or 
directly competitive with those produced at Rexam, Inc., d/b/a Precise 
Technology, Pgh Tool Shop, contributed importantly to the declines in 
sales or production and to the total or partial separation of workers 
at the subject firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I 
make the following certification:

    All workers of Rexam, Inc., d/b/a Precise Technology, Pgh Tool 
Shop, engaged in the production of injection tools, who became 
totally or partially separated from employment on or after February 
28, 2005 through two years from the date of this certification, are 
eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under section 223 of the 
Trade Act of 1974, and are eligible to apply for alternative trade 
adjustment assistance under section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974.

    Signed in Washington, DC, this 28th day of September, 2006.
Elliott S. Kushner
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E6-17103 Filed 10-13-06; 8:45 am]
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