Notice: Adjustment Assistance Applications, Determinations, Etc.: Independent Steel Castings Co.

Federal Register / Vol. 72, No.
148 / Thursday, August 2, 2007 / Notices 42431
APPENDIX—TAA—Continued
[petitions instituted between 7/16/07 and 7/20/07]
Date of Date of
TA–W Subject firm (petitioners) Location institution petition
61841 ................................... Kay Home Products (Wkrs) ................................................. Antioch, IL ................... 07/19/07 07/18/07
61842 ................................... Seton Company (Comp) ...................................................... Saxton, PA .................. 07/20/07 07/19/07
61843 ................................... Kraft Foods Global, Inc (Comp) .......................................... Rochelle, IL ................. 07/20/07 07/19/07
61844 ................................... Carter-Pertaine Inc. (State) ................................................. Houston, TX ................ 07/20/07 07/13/07
61845 ................................... NYC American, Inc. (Wkrs) ................................................. Brooklyn, NY ............... 07/20/07 07/19/07
61846 ................................... Tingstol (Wkrs) ..................................................................... Elk Grove Village, IL ... 07/20/07 07/03/07
61847 ................................... Cedar Ideas (Comp) ............................................................ Oakfield, ME ................ 07/20/07 07/19/07
61848 ................................... Kentucky Derby Hosiery/Gildan—Plant 4 and Fowler Rd. Mt Airy, NC ................. 07/20/07 07/18/07
(Comp).
61849 ................................... Ada Gage (Comp) ............................................................... Ada, MI ........................ 07/20/07 07/19/07
61850 ................................... Southern Loom Reed (Comp) ............................................. Gaffney, SC ................ 07/20/07 07/13/07
61851 ................................... Bosch Security System (IBEW) ........................................... Lancaster, PA ............. 07/20/07 07/19/07
61852 ................................... Schnadig Corporation (Comp) ............................................. Montoursville, PA ........ 07/20/07 07/12/07
[FR Doc. E7–14996 Filed 8–1–07; 8:45 am] second criterion because they possessed Accordingly, the USCIT remanded the
BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P skills that were easily transferable. The matter to the Department for further
subject workers had been engaged in the investigation and a redetermination of
production of investment castings (i.e. the subject workers’ ATAA eligibility.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR steel, aluminum and bronze castings). During the remand investigation, the
The subject firm closed May 2005. Department contacted the Plaintiffs’
Employment and Training The petitioner, the International counsel to obtain the position
Administration Union, United Automobile, Aerospace descriptions and lists of skill sets of
[TA–W–58,984] and Agricultural Implement Workers of each of the separated workers. The
America (UAW), requested Department also attempted to contact
Independent Steel Castings Company, administrative reconsideration of the the subject firm official who provided
New Buffalo, MI; Notice of Revised negative ATAA determination. The the Department information during the
Determination of Alternative Trade request alleged that the county in which initial investigation to obtain more
Adjustment Assistance on Remand the subject firm is located ‘‘has not seen information regarding the workers’
any significant employment growth in skills and the skills required to gain new
On July 10, 2007, the U.S. Court of the last four years’’ and has a high employment in the New Buffalo,
International Trade (USCIT) remanded unemployment rate. Michigan local commuting area. In
to the U.S. Department of Labor By a letter dated July 31, 2006, the addition, the Department surveyed
(Department) Former Employees of Department denied the request for companies in the New Buffalo,
Independent Steel Castings Company, reconsideration, stating that the UAW Michigan local commuting area to
Inc. v. United States Department of had not presented evidence that the determine whether their jobs required
Labor, Court No. 06–00338. In its order, Department had erred in its the same skills as those which the
the USCIT directed the Department to interpretation of facts or of the law. The subject workers possessed.
acquire additional information on letter also outlined the Department’s As a result of the remand
criterion two of the Alternative Trade ATAA investigation methodology— investigation, the Department finds that
Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) program Training and Employment Guidance workers at the subject firm do not
(whether the adversely affected workers Letter No. 2–03 (TEGL 2–03)—and possess skills that are easily
in the petitioning workers’ firm possess stated that the UAW’s allegations were transferable. Accordingly, the workers
job skills that are not easily transferable insufficient to satisfy ATAA criterion have satisfied criterion two. Further, the
to other employment). two (whether workers possess skills that Department finds that at least five
The Department’s determination are easily transferable). percent of the workforce at the subject
regarding the subject workers’ eligibility In the complaint, the Plaintiffs alleged firm is at least fifty years of age and that
to apply for Trade Adjustment that the separated workers did not competitive conditions within the
Assistance (TAA) and ineligibility to possess skills that are easily industry are adverse. Therefore, the
apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment transferable; that the Department ‘‘relied Department has concluded that all three
Assistance (ATAA) was issued on June on conclusory assertions’’ provided by ATAA criteria have been met.
16, 2006. The Department’s Notice of the subject firm ‘‘while ignoring
determination was published in the evidence presented by the Union;’’ and Conclusion
Federal Register on July 14, 2006 (71 FR that the Department ‘‘relied on After careful review of the additional
40157). The determination stated that of unverified information’’ provided by the facts obtained on remand, I conclude
the three criteria used to assess subject firm official. that the requirements of section 246 of
eligibility for ATAA —(1) Significant While the USCIT upheld the the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, have
number of adversely affected workers Department’s position that it was been met for workers at the subject firm.
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age 50 or over; (2) whether workers reasonable for the Department to rely on In accordance with the provisions of the
possess skills that are easily information provided by a Act, I make the following certification:
transferable; and (3) whether knowledgeable subject firm official, the ‘‘All workers of Independent Steel Castings
competitive conditions within the USCIT found that the Department’s Company, New Buffalo, Michigan, who
workers’ industry are adverse—workers conclusion on ATAA criterion two was became totally or partially separated from
at the subject firm had not satisfied the not supported by substantial evidence. employment on or after March 2, 2005
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through June 16, 2008 are eligible to apply North Carolina who were adversely workers of the Oakland Plant, Spindale,
for adjustment assistance under section 223 affected by a shift in production to North Carolina location of the subject
of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible Mexico. firm will become employees of
to apply for alternative trade adjustment The amended notice applicable to AccuForce Staffing Service. Workers
assistance under section 246 of the Trade Act
of 1974.’’
TA–W–59,168 is hereby issued as separated from employment at the
follows: Oakland Plant, Spindale, North Carolina
Signed in Washington, DC, this 19th day of location of the subject firm had their
July, 2007. ‘‘All workers of Joan Fabrics Corporation,
including workers who’s wages were paid by wages reported under a separate
Elliott S. Kushner, AccuForce Staffing Service, Siler City, North unemployment insurance (UI) tax
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Carolina, who became totally or partially account for AccuForce Staffing Service.
Adjustment Assistance. separated from employment on or after April Accordingly, the Department is
[FR Doc. E7–14998 Filed 8–1–07; 8:45 am] 5, 2005, through April 25, 2008, are eligible amending the certification to properly
BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P to apply for adjustment assistance under reflect this matter.
Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are
The intent of the Department’s
also eligible to apply for alternative trade
adjustment assistance under Section 246 of certification is to include all workers of
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Joan Fabrics Corporation, Mastercraft
the Trade Act of 1974.’’
Fabrics, LLC., Oakland Plant, including
Employment and Training Signed at Washington, DC, this 26th day of
workers who’s wages were paid by
Administration July 2007.
AccuForce Staffing Service, Spindale,
Elliott S. Kushner,
[TA–W–59,168] North Carolina who were adversely
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade affected by a shift in production to
Amended Certification Regarding Adjustment Assistance.
Mexico.
Eligibility To Apply for Worker [FR Doc. E7–14995 Filed 8–1–07; 8:45 am] The amended notice applicable to
Adjustment Assistance and Alternative BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P TA–W–57,746B is hereby issued as
Trade Adjustment Assistance; Joan follows:
Fabrics Corporation Including Workers
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ‘‘All workers of Joan Fabrics Corporation,
Who’s Wages Were Paid By Accuforce Mastercraft Fabrics, LLC., Oakland Plant,
Staffing Service; Siler City, North including workers who’s wages were paid by
Carolina Employment and Training
AccuForce Staffing Service, Spindale, North
Administration
Carolina, who became totally or partially
In accordance with Section 223 of the
[TA–W–57,746B] separated from employment on or after
Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and November 11, 2005, through September 27,
Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1074 (26 Amended Certification Regarding 2007, are eligible to apply for adjustment
U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Eligibility To Apply for Worker assistance under section 223 of the Trade Act
Department of Labor issued a Adjustment Assistance and Alternative of 1974, and are also eligible to apply for
Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance; Joan alternative trade adjustment assistance under
Worker Adjustment Assistance and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974.’’
Fabrics Corporation Mastercraft
Alternative Trade Adjustment Fabrics, LLC.; Oakland Plant Including Signed at Washington, DC, this 25th day of
Assistance on April 25, 2006, applicable Workers Who’s Wages Were Paid By July. 2007.
to workers of Joan Fabrics Corporation, Accuforce Staffing Service; Spindale, Richard Church,
Siler City, North Carolina. The notice NC Certifying Officer, Division of Trade
was published in the Federal Register Adjustment Assistance.
on May 11, 2006 (71 FR 27519). In accordance with Section 223 of the [FR Doc. E7–14997 Filed 8–1–07; 8:45 am]
At the request of a company official, Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and
BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P
the Department reviewed the Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1074 (26
certification for workers of the subject U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the
firm. The workers were engaged in the Department of Labor issued a DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
production of upholstery, wall panel Certification of Eligibility to Apply for
and tie lining fabrics. Worker Adjustment Assistance and Employment and Training
New information shows that Alternative Trade Adjustment Administration
following a change in ownership, some Assistance on September 27, 2005,
[TA–W–61,313]
workers of the Siler City, North Carolina applicable to workers of Joan Fabrics
location of the subject firm will become Corporation, Mastercraft Fabrics, LLC., Circa 1801 Doblin, a Subsidiary of
employees of AccuForce Staffing Oakland Plant, Spindale, North Joan Fabrics Corporation, EBM
Service. Carolina. The notice was published in Textiles, LLC Division, Now Known as
Workers separated from employment the Federal Register on October 31, Valdese Weavers, Connelly Springs,
at the Siler City, North Carolina location 2005 (70 FR 72347). The certification NC; Amended Certification Regarding
of the subject firm had their wages was previously amended on November Eligibility To Apply for Worker
reported under a separate 23, 2005 to correct the impact date. The Adjustment Assistance and Alternative
unemployment insurance (UI) tax notice was published in the Federal Trade Adjustment Assistance
account for AccuForce Staffing Service. Register on December 8, 2005 (70 FR
Accordingly, the Department is 73033) In accordance with section 223 of the
amending the certification to properly At the request of a company official, Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), and
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reflect this matter. the Department reviewed the section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26
The intent of the Department’s certification for workers of the subject U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the
certification is to include all workers of firm. The workers were engaged in the Department of Labor issued a
Joan Fabrics Corporation, including production of jacquard furniture fabric. Certification Regarding Eligibility to
workers who’s wages were paid by New information shows that Apply for Worker Adjustment
AccuForce Staffing Service, Siler City, following a change in ownership, some Assistance and Alternative Trade
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