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BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-55,348] Ahearn & Soper Company, Inc., East Syracuse, NY; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on July 20, 2004 in response to a worker petition filed by a State agency representative on behalf of workers at Ahearn & Soper Company, Inc., East Syracuse, New York. The petition regarding the investigation has been deemed invalid.
In order to establish a valid worker group, there must be at least three full-time workers employed at some point during the period under investigation. Workers of the group subject to this investigation did not meet the threshold of employment. Consequently the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC this 8th day of September 2004. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E4-2334 Filed 9-22-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-41,336] C & W Fabricators Wheelabrator Air Pollution Control, Inc., Gardner, MA;
Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273) the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance on July 15, 2002, applicable to workers of C & W Fabricators, Gardner, Massachusetts. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on July 29, 2002 (67 FR 49038). At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm.
The workers are engaged in the production of inlet and exhaust systems for gas turbines. New information provided by a company official shows that some of the workers separated from employment at C & W Fabricators had their wages reported under a separate unemployment insurance
(UI)tax account for Wheelabrator Air Pollution Control, Inc. Accordingly, the Department is amending the certification to properly reflect this matter. The intent of the Department's certification is to include all workers of C & W Fabricators, Gardner, Massachusetts, who were adversely affected by a shift in production to Mexico. The amended notice applicable to TA-W-41,336 is hereby issued as follows: “All workers of C & W Fabricators, Inc., Wheelabrator Air Pollution Control, Inc., Gardner, Massachusetts, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after April 4, 2001, through July 15, 2004, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974.” Signed at Washington, DC this 15th day of September 2004. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E4-2329 Filed 9-22-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-55,395, TA-W-55,395A, and TA-W-55,395B] Dana Undies, Blakely, GA; Arlington, GA; Colquitt, GA; Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance. The investigation was initiated on August 6, 2004, in response to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Dana Undies, Blakely, Arlington, and Colquitt, Georgia. The workers at Blakely and Colquitt produced infants', toddlers', and boys' and girls' underwear. Workers at Arlington supported the plant in Blakely. In order to make an affirmative determination and issue a certification of eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance, the group eligibility requirements in either paragraph (a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B) of section 222 of the Trade Act must be met. It is determined in the case of the Blakely and Arlington facilities that the requirements of (a)(2)(A) of section 222 have been met. The investigation revealed that sales, production and employment at the Blakely/Arlington facilities decreased from 2002 to 2003 and in January through July, 2004 compared with the same period of 2003. The subject firm has increased its company imports of underwear from Thailand in 2004 impacting production and employment at the Blakely facility. United States aggregate imports of infant's apparel increased absolutely and relative to shipments in 2003 compared with 2002. The import to consumption ratio was over 1,000 percent in 2003. 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. Furthermore, Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on August 6, 2004, in response to a worker petition filed on behalf of workers at Dana Undies, Colquitt, Georgia. The investigation revealed that in the case of Dana Undies, Colquitt, Georgia, all workers were separated from the subject firm more than one year before the date of the petition. Section 223(b) of the Act specifies that no certification may apply to any worker whose last separation occurred more than one year before the date of the petition. Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation of the Colquitt facility has been terminated. Conclusion After careful review of the facts obtained in the investigation, I determine that increases of imports of articles like or directly competitive with underwear produced at Dana Undies, Blakely and Arlington, Georgia contributed importantly to the total or partial separation of workers and to the decline in sales or production at that firm or subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: “All workers of Dana Undies, Blakely, Georgia (TA-W-55,395), and Arlington, Georgia (TA-W-55,395A), who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after August 5, 2003 through two years from the date of certification are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974.” Furthermore, I determine that the investigation of workers of Dana Undies, Colquitt, Georgia (TA-W-55,395B) has been terminated for the aforementioned reasons. Signed in Washington, DC, this 14th day of September 2004. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E4-2338 Filed 9-22-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Investigations Regarding Certifications of Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance Petitions have been filed with the Secretary of Labor under section 221(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (“the Act”) and are identified in the Appendix to this notice. Upon receipt of these petitions, the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to section 221(a) of the Act. The purpose of each of the investigations is to determine whether the workers are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Title II, Chapter 2, of the Act. The investigations will further relate, as appropriate, to the determination of the date on which total or partial separations began or threatened to begin and the subdivision of the firm involved. The petitioners or any other persons showing a substantial interest in the subject matter of the investigations may request a public hearing, provided such request is filed in writing with the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than October 4, 2004. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the subject matter of the investigations to the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than October 4, 2004. The petitions filed in this case are available for inspection at the Office of the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room C-5311, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Signed at Washington, DC this 17th day of September 2004. Timothy Sullivan, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. Appendix [Petitions instituted between 08/30/2004 and 9/10/2004] TA-W Subject firm (petitioners) Location Date of institution Date of petition 55,514 Elliott Power Systems
(Comp)Lexington, TN 08/31/2004 08/31/2004 55,515 Burkart Carolina, LLC
(Comp)Henderson, NC 08/31/2004 08/25/2004 55,516 Invista, Inc.
(Wkrs)Kinston, NC 08/31/2004 08/26/2004 55,517 U.S. Fuji Electric
(Wkrs)Ashland, VA 08/31/2004 08/24/2004 55,518 BASF
(TX)Freeport, TX 08/31/2004 08/30/2004 55,519 Pinehurst Manufacturing
(Comp)Albemarle, NC 08/31/2004 08/24/2004 55,520 Galey and Lord Industries
(Comp)New York, NY 08/31/2004 08/24/2004 55,521 Micro Craft
(MI)Novi, MI 08/31/2004 08/27/2004 55,522 Ace Electrical Acquisition, LLC
(Comp)Columbus, KS 08/31/2004 08/27/2004 55,523 Meadwestvaco
(Comp)Garland, TX 08/31/2004 08/30/2004 55,524 Spartech Vy-Cal
(USWA)Conshocken, PA 08/31/2004 08/27/2004 55,525 Pacific Precision Metals
(Comp)Azusa, CA 08/31/2004 08/25/2004 55,526 IQE, Inc.
(Wkrs)Bethlehem, PA 08/31/2004 08/12/2004 55,527 Thomson/Biosis
(NPW)Philadelphia, PA 08/31/2004 08/12/2004 55,528 Drager Medical
(Wkrs)Telford, PA 08/31/2004 08/06/2004 55,529 Plastek Group
(Wkrs)Erie, PA 08/31/2004 08/23/2004 55,530 AT and T Corp.
(NPW)Augusta, GA 08/31/2004 08/30/2004 55,531 Electronic Data Systems
(NPW)Raleigh, NC 08/31/2004 08/29/2004 55,532 Primavera Manufacturing Corp.
(Comp)Philadelphia, PA 08/31/2004 08/24/2004 55,533 Johnson Electric
(Comp)Brownsville, TX 09/01/2004 08/31/2004 55,534 Collins Tool Corp.
(Comp)Lewistown, PA 09/01/2004 08/31/2004 55,535 KEMET Electronic
(Comp)Brownsville, TX 09/01/2004 08/31/2004 55,536 Hitachi Magnetics Corp.
(Comp)Edmore, MI 09/01/2004 08/24/2004 55,537 Great Lakes Castings Corp.
(Comp)Ludington, MI 09/01/2004 08/27/2002 55,538 Amerock
(Comp)Rockford, IL 09/01/2004 08/31/2004 55,539 Clover Garments
(Wkrs)San Francisco, CA 09/01/2004 08/30/2002 55,540 American Uniform Co.
(Comp)Conasauga, TN 09/01/2004 08/24/2004 55,541 Glencore Ltd.
(NPS)Stamford, CT 09/01/2004 08/31/2004 55,542 McGarry Machine
(OR)Portland, OR 09/01/2004 08/31/2004 55,543 Clifford Tools and Mfg. Company
(CA)Chatsworth, CA 09/02/2004 08/27/2004 55,544 Canteen Vending
(Comp)Fletcher, NC 09/02/2004 08/23/2004 55,545 Hooker Furniture Corp.
(Comp)Maiden, NC 09/02/2004 08/26/2004 55,546 Georgia Pacific Corp.
(Comp)Bellingham, WA 09/02/2004 08/31/2004 55,547 Eddie Labels and Accessories Corp.
(Wkrs)City of Industr, CA 09/02/2004 09/01/2004 55,548 Miller Golf Co.
(Comp)Rockland, MA 09/02/2004 08/13/2004 55,549 Engineering Service
(Wkrs)Troy, MI 09/03/2004 09/01/2004 55,550 Owen Manufacturing
(Wkrs)Owen, WI 09/03/2004 08/26/2004 55,551 Corra-Board Products—Timbar Packaging
(Comp)Hanover, PA 09/08/2004 08/31/2004 55,552 Nu-Kote International
(Comp)Chatsworth, CA 09/03/2004 08/25/2004 55,553 Honeywell
(Wkrs)Falls Church, VA 09/03/2004 08/27/2004 55,554 Array/KCS Industries
(WI)Hartland, WI 09/03/2004 09/02/2004 55,555 American Offset Printing Ink
(Comp)Charlotta, NC 09/03/2004 08/25/2004 55,556 Aeronca
(IAM)Middletown, OH 09/03/2004 08/27/2004 55,557 TSI of Florida/Cable SPEC LLC
(Comp)Grand Prairie, TX 09/03/2004 08/31/2004 55,558 Emerson Appliance Controls
(Comp)Sparta, TN 09/03/2004 08/26/2004 55,559 Chatham Borgstena Automotive Textiles
(Comp)Mount Airy, NC 09/03/2004 08/25/2004 55,560 Lacey Manufacturing Co.
(Comp)Bridgeport, CT 09/03/2004 09/02/2004 55,561 Nibco Inc.,
(Wkrs)Elkhart, IN 09/07/2004 08/18/2004 55,562 Engineering Service
(Wkrs)Troy, MI 09/07/2004 09/01/2004 55,563 Marsilli North America
(Comp)Owings Mills, MD 09/07/2004 09/05/2004 55,564 Haeger Potteries of Macomb
(Comp)Macomb, IL 09/07/2004 09/03/2004 55,565 Wing Tai Company
(Wkrs)San Francisco, CA 09/07/2004 09/03/2004 55,566 Johnson Screens
(MN)New Brighton, MN 09/07/2004 09/03/2004 55,567 Honeywell Video Systems
(Comp)Falls Church, VA 09/08/2004 08/30/2004 55,568 Arch Wireless
(Wkrs)Charlotte, NC 09/08/2004 09/03/2004 55,569 SM Company
(Comp)Asheville, NC 09/08/2004 09/07/2004 55,570 Queen Manufacturing
(Comp)Asheville, NC 09/08/2004 09/07/2004 55,571 Westling Manufacturing Co.
(MN)Princeton, MN 09/08/2004 09/02/2004 55,572 Down River, LLC
(Wkrs)White City, OR 09/09/2004 08/31/2004 55,573 Libbey Glass
(USWA)Walnut, CA 09/09/2004 08/31/2004 55,574 Philips Lighting Co.
(IBEW)Paris, TX 09/09/2004 09/02/2004 55,575 Duncan Industries
(AR)Harrison, AR 09/09/2004 09/08/2004 55,576 Hickory Springs Mgf. Co.
(Wkrs)Conover, NC 09/09/2004 09/08/2004 55,577 Resources Conservation
(CT)Stamford, CT 09/09/2004 09/08/2004 55,578 Clestica Corporation
(AR)Little Rock, AR 09/09/2004 09/08/2004 55,579 Cozzini, Inc.
(CA)San Leandro, CA 09/09/2004 08/31/2004 55,580 Lear Corporation
(UAW)New Castle, DE 09/09/2004 08/23/2004 55,581 West Point Foundry and Machine
(Wkrs)West Point, GA 09/09/2004 08/26/2004 55,582 American Falcon Corp.
(Comp)Auburn, ME 09/10/2004 09/08/2004 55,583 Android Industries
(Comp)Vienna, OH 09/10/2004 09/08/2004 55,584 Pompei Furniture/BJI Employees Services Miami, FL 09/10/2004 09/09/2004 55,585 Blue Ridge Paper Products
(NJ)Morristown, NJ 09/10/2004 09/09/2004 55,586 IBM
(NC)Durham, NC 09/10/2004 09/09/2004 55,587 General Electric Co.
(Wkrs)Conover, NC 09/10/2004 08/31/2004 55,588 Zellweger Analytics
(FL)Miramar, FL 09/10/2004 09/09/2004 [FR Doc. 04-21348 Filed 9-22-04; 8:45 am]
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