[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 238 (Wednesday, December 10, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75139-75140]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-29171]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-63,719]


3M Precision Optics, Inc.; Including On-Site Leased Workers From 
Volt, Cincinnati, OH; Notice of Revised Determination on 
Reconsideration

    On October 10, 2008, 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 October 22, 2008 (73 FR 63021).
    The previous investigation initiated on July 21, 2008, resulted in 
a negative determination issued on September 3, 2008, was based on the 
finding that imports of optical systems for projection televisions and 
projectors did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the 
subject firm and no shift in production to a foreign source occurred. 
The denial notice was published in the Federal Register on September 
18, 2008 (73 FR 54174).
    In the request for reconsideration, the petitioner provided 
additional information regarding a shift in production of optical 
systems for projection televisions and projectors from the subject firm 
to China and alleged that imports of projection televisions and 
projectors increased.
    The Department contacted the company official to verify whether the 
subject firm imported optical systems for projection televisions and 
projectors following a shift to China.
    The investigation on reconsideration revealed that the subject firm 
shifted production of optical systems for projection televisions and 
projectors and increased imports of optical systems for projection 
televisions and projectors during the relevant period. It was also 
revealed that employment and sales declined at 3M Precision Optics,

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Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio during the relevant 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 facts obtained in the investigation, I 
determine that there was a shift in production from the workers' firm 
or subdivision to China of articles that are like or directly 
competitive with those produced by the subject firm or subdivision, and 
there has been or is likely to be an increase in imports of like or 
directly competitive articles. In accordance with the provisions of the 
Act, I make the following certification:

    All workers of 3M Precision Optics, Inc., including on-site 
leased workers from Volt, Cincinnati, Ohio, who became totally or 
partially separated from employment on or after July 18, 2007, 
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 26th day of November 2008.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E8-29171 Filed 12-9-08; 8:45 am]
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