[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 168 (Thursday, August 30, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50127-50128]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-17178]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-61,324]


Ford Motor Company Vehicle Operations Division, Wixom Assembly 
Plant, Wixom, MI; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration

    On July 10, 2007, 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 July 17, 2007 (72 FR 39078).
    The previous investigation initiated on April 18, 2007, resulting 
in a negative determination issued on May 7, 2007, was based on the 
finding that imports of vehicles like or directly competitive with the 
Lincoln Towncar 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 
May 24, 2007 (72 FR 29182).
    To support the request for reconsideration, the petitioner supplied 
additional information to supplement that which was gathered during the 
initial investigation. Upon further review of the information and a 
contact with the company official, it was revealed that the subject 
firm started shifting production of the Lincoln Towncar to Canada 
during the relevant period and that this shift contributed to the 
layoffs at the subject firm.
    In accordance with section 246 of 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 facts obtained in the investigation, I 
determine that there was a shift in production from the workers' firm 
or

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subdivision to Canada 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 Ford Motor Company, Vehicle Operations 
Division, Wixom Assembly Plant, Wixom, Michigan, who became totally 
or partially separated from employment on or after April 12, 2006, 
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 22nd day of August 2007.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E7-17178 Filed 8-29-07; 8:45 am]
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