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BILLING CODE 7020-02-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-55,921] AG World Support Systems, LLC, a Subsidiary of Ag World Group, On-Site Workers at J.R. Simplot Company, Hermiston, OR; Amended Certification 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), the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance on December 14, 2004, applicable to workers of Ag World Support Systems, LLC, a subsidiary of Ag World Group, on-site at J.

R. Simplot Company, Hermiston, Oregon. This notice will be published soon in the **Federal Register** . At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are on-site inspectors in support of the production of potato products. Information shows that the Oregon Employment Department requested Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

(ATAA)on behalf of the workers of the subject firm, but that request was not addressed in the decision document. Information obtained from the company states that a significant number of workers of the subject firm are age 50 or over, workers have skills that are not easily transferable, and conditions in the industry are adverse. Review of this information shows that all eligibility criteria under section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, have been met. Accordingly, the Department is amending the certification to reflect its finding. The amended notice applicable to TA-W-55,921 is hereby issued as follows: Workers employed by Ag World Support Systems, LLC, a subsidiary of Ag World Group, Hermiston, Oregon, working at J.R. Simplot Company, Hermiston, Oregon, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after November 2, 2003, through December 14, 2006, 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. Signed in Washington, DC, this 28th day of December, 2004. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E5-205 Filed 1-19-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-55,696] Ametek Aerospace and Power Instruments, a Division of Ametek Aerospace and Defense, a Division of Ametek, Wilmington, MA; Notice of Revised Determination of Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance By letter dated November 19, 2004, a representative of the International Union of Electronic/Communication Workers of America, Local 201, requested administrative reconsideration regarding Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA). The certification for Trade Adjustment Assistance was signed on October 22, 2004. The notice of determination was published in the **Federal Register** on November 12, 2004 (69 FR 65463). The initial investigation determined that subject worker group possess skills that are easily transferable. The petitioner provided new information to show that the workers possess skills that are not easily transferable. At least five percent of the workforce at the subject firm is at least fifty years of age. Competitive conditions within the industry are adverse. Conclusion After careful review of the additional facts obtained on reconsideration, I conclude that the requirements of Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, have been met for workers at the subject firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: All workers of Ametek Aerospace and Power Instruments, A Division of Ametek Aerospace and Defense, A Division of Ametek, Wilmington, Massachusetts, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after September 24, 2003, through October 22, 2006, 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. Signed in Washington, DC, this 30th day of December, 2004. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E5-200 Filed 1-19-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-55,774] Capitol Records, Inc., Customer Fulfillment Operations, a Subsidiary of Emi Music, Including On-Site Leased Workers of Adecco, Jacksonville, IL; Notice of Revised Determination of Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on Reconsideration By letter dated December 1, 2004, a petitioner requested administrative reconsideration regarding Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA). The certification for Trade Adjustment Assistance was signed on November 5, 2004. The notice of determination was published in the **Federal Register** on December 9, 2004 (69 FR 71429). The initial investigation determined that subject worker group possess skills that are easily transferable. The Department has received new information that indicates that the workers possess skills that are not easily transferable. At least five percent of the workforce at the subject firm is at least fifty years of age. Competitive conditions within the industry are adverse. Conclusion After careful review of the additional facts obtained on reconsideration, I conclude that the requirements of Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, have been met for workers at the subject firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: All workers of Capitol Records, Inc., Customer Fulfillment Operations, A Subsidiary of EMI Music, including on-site leased workers of Adecco, Jacksonville, Illinois, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after September 29, 2003, through November 5, 2006, 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. Signed in Washington, DC, this 30th day of December, 2004. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E5-201 Filed 1-19-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-55,799] CDI Professional Services, Workers at General Dynamics Land Systems, California Technical Center, Goleta, CA; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application of December 10, 2004, a petitioner requested administrative reconsideration of the Department of Labor's Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to workers of the subject firm. The denial was signed on November 17, 2004, and the notice of determination was published in the **Federal Register** on December 9, 2004 (69 FR 71428). The Department carefully reviewed the petitioner's request for reconsideration and has determined that the Department will conduct further investigation based on new information provided. Conclusion After careful review of the application, I conclude that the claim is of sufficient weight to justify reconsideration of the Department of Labor's prior decision. The application is, therefore, granted. Signed in Washington, DC, this 30th day of December, 2004. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E5-204 Filed 1-19-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-55,216] ITW Insulation Systems, Nitro, WV; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application of October 4, 2004, the United Steelworkers of America, Local Union 14614, Nitro, West Virginia requested administrative reconsideration of the Department of Labor's Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to workers of the subject firm. The denial was signed on August 11, 2004, and the notice of determination was published in the **Federal Register** on September 8, 2004 (69 FR 54320). The petitioner has alleged that because the last separations occurred in August 2004, the relevant time period extends to the end of August 2004. The Union also alleged that the customer survey should have included primary customers located in the northeast part of the United States. Because the investigatory period is limited to the petition date (July 7, 2004), the first request cannot be accommodated. However, the Department will conduct an expanded customer survey. Conclusion After careful review of the application, I conclude that the claim is of sufficient weight to justify reconsideration of the Department of Labor's prior decision. The application is, therefore, granted. Signed in Washington, DC, this 11th day of January, 2005. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E5-202 Filed 1-19-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-55,611] KM Company, Including On-Site Leased Workers of AngKor, San Francisco, CA; Amended Certification 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) the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on October 19, 2004, applicable to workers of KM Company, San Francisco, California. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on November 12, 2004 (69 FR 65462). At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. New information shows that leased employees of AngKor were working on-site at KM Company, San Francisco, California. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include workers of AngKor working on-site at KM Company, San Francisco, California. The intent of the Department's certification is to include all workers at KM Company, who were adversely affected by increased imports. The amended notice applicable to TA-W-55,611 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of KM Company, San Francisco, California, including leased on-site workers of AngKor, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after September 1, 2003, through October 19, 2006, 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. Signed at Washington, DC, this 5th day of January 2005. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E5-208 Filed 1-19-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-55,344] R&W Fashions, Inc., Formerly Known as Raymond Garment Cutting, San Francisco, CA; 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 September 9, 2004, applicable to workers of R&W Fashion, Inc., San Francisco, California. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on October 8, 2004 (69 FR 60426). At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers were engaged in women's and girls' apparel. The subject firm originally named Raymond Garment Cutting was renamed R&W Fashion, Inc. following an earlier corporate decision. The State agency reports that some workers separated from employment at the subject firm had their wages reported under a separate unemployment insurance

(UI)tax account for Raymond Garment Cutting, San Francisco, California. 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 R&W Fashion, Inc., formerly known as Raymond Garment Cutting, who were adversely affected by increased imports. The amended notice applicable to TA-W-55,344 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of R&W Fashion, Inc., formerly known as Raymond Garment Cutting, San Francisco, California, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after July 22, 2003, through September 9, 2006, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed in Washington, DC, this 10th day of December, 2004. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E5-199 Filed 1-19-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-55,495] Tesco Technologies, LLC, Headquarters Office, Auburn Hills, MI; Notice of Negative Determination on Reconsideration On December 7, 2004, the Department issued a Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration for the workers and former workers of the subject firm. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on December 20, 2004 (69 FR 76017). The Department initially denied workers of Tesco Technologies, LLC, Headquarters Office, Auburn Hills, Michigan due to the lack of shift of production of assembly line equipment abroad and lack of import purchases during the relevant period. In the request for reconsideration, the petitioner alleged that the workers worked “strictly on General Motors Programs” and that work shifted to India. During the reconsideration investigation, the Department contacted the company and was informed that there was no shift of production abroad. The Department contacted the two individuals of General Motors identified by the petitioner. One informed the Department that there was no outsourcing to India and the other contact advised that he was not a General Motors official and declined to make any comment. The Department contacted another General Motors official that stated the subject company lost a major contract to a domestic competitor and that some design work was moved in-house. Conclusion After reconsideration, I affirm the original notice of negative determination of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance for workers and former workers of Tesco Technologies, LLC, Headquarters Office, Auburn Hills, Michigan. Signed in Washington, DC, this 11th day of January, 2005. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E5-203 Filed 1-19-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-55,781] Walker Systems, Inc., Div of The Wiremold Company, Including Leased Workers of Manpower, Inc., and Leased Worker Mr. Charles Giersz, Williamstown, WV; Amended Notice of Certification 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) the Department of Labor issued a Notice of Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on October 18, 2004, applicable to workers of Walker Systems, Inc., division of The Wiremold Company, including leased workers of Manpower, Inc., Williamstown, West Virginia. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on November 12, 2004 (69 FR 65463). At the request of Mr. Charles Giersz, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. New information shows that a worker separation will occur involving a leased employee of the Williamstown, West Virginia facility of Walker Systems, Inc., division of The Wiremold Company. Mr. Charles Giersz provides engineering support services for the production of wire and cable systems for building at the Williamstown, West Virginia location of the subject firm. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include a leased employee, Mr. Charles Giersz, of the Williamstown, West Virginia facility of Walker Systems, Inc., division of The Wiremold Company. The intent of the Department's certification is to include all workers of Walker Systems, Inc., division of The Wiremold Company, including leased workers of Manpower, Inc., Williamstown, West Virginia, who were adversely affected by a shift in production to Mexico. The amended notice applicable to TA-W-55,781 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of Walker Systems, Inc., a division of The Wiremold Company, including leased workers of Manpower, Inc. and leased worker Mr. Charles Giersz, Williamstown, West Virginia, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after October 12, 2003, through October 18, 2006, 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. Signed in Washington, DC, this 5th day of January, 2005. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E5-206 Filed 1-19-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-55,674 and TA-W-55,674A] Winchester Electronics, a Subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Including Leased Workers of Hamilton Connections and Agentry, Wallingford, CT; Including an Employee of Winchester Electronics, Wallingford, CT, Located In Portsmouth, NH; Amended Notice of Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273) the Department of Labor issued a Notice of Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on October 13, 2004, applicable to workers of Winchester Electronics, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, including leased workers of Hamilton Connections and Agentry, Wallingford, Connecticut. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on November 12, 2004 (69 FR 65463). At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. New information shows that a worker separation occurred involving an employee of the Wallingford, Connecticut facility of Winchester Electronics located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Mr. Gregory Pollack provided sales support services for the production of connectors and cable assemblies at the Wallingford, Connecticut location of the subject firm. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include an employee of the Wallingford, Connecticut facility of Winchester Electronics, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The intent of the Department's certification is to include all workers of Winchester Electronics, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, Wallingford, Connecticut, who was adversely affected by a shift in production to Mexico. The amended notice applicable to TA-W-55,674 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of Winchester Electronics, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, including leased workers of Hamilton Connections and Agentry, Wallingford, Connecticut (TA-W-55,674), including an employee of Winchester Electronics, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, Wallingford, Connecticut, located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (TA-W-55,674A), who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after September 22, 2003, through October 13, 2006, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974. I further determine that all workers of Winchester Electronics, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, including leased workers of Hamilton Connections and Agentry, Wallingford, Connecticut, including an employee of Winchester Electronics, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, Wallingford, Connecticut, located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, are denied eligibility to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the trade Act of 1974, as amended. Signed in Washington, DC, this 17th day of December 2004. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E5-207 Filed 1-19-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment Standards Administration Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Employment Standards Administration is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection: Notice of Recurrence (CA-2a). A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addresses section of this Notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addresses section below on or before March 22, 2005. ADDRESSES: Ms. Hazel M. Bell, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room S-3201, Washington, DC 20210, telephone

(202)693-0418, fax

(202)693-1451, *E-mail bell.hazel@dol.gov.* Please use only one method of transmission for comments (mail, fax, or E-mail). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. *Background:* The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs

(OWCP)administers the Federal Employees' Compensation Act

(FECA)(5 U.S.C. 8101, *et seq.* ), which provides for continuation of pay or compensation for work related injury or disease resulting from Federal employment. Regulation 20 CFR 10.121 designates form CA-2a to request information from claimants with previously accepted injuries who claim a recurrence of disability, and from supervisors. This information collection is currently approved for use through July 31, 2005. II. *Review Focus:* The Department of Labor is particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, *e.g.* , permitting electronic submissions of responses. III. *Current Actions:* The Department of Labor seeks the extension of approval to collect this information in order to determine if a claimant has suffered a recurrence of disability related to an accepted injury, and, if so, the appropriate benefits payable. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Agency:* Employment Standards Administration. *Title:* Notice of Recurrence. *OMB Number:* 1215-0167. *Agency Number:* CA-2a. *Affected Public:* Individuals or Households. *Total Respondents:* 708. *Total Annual responses:* 708. *Average Time per Response:* 30 minutes. *Estimated Total Burden Hours:* 354. *Frequency:* Once per recurrence. *Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):* $0. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance):* $283.00. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: January 13, 2005. Bruce Bohanon, Chief, Branch of Management Review and Internal Control, Division of Financial Management, Office of Management, Administration and Planning, Employment Standards Administration. [FR Doc. 05-1129 Filed 1-19-05; 8:45 am]

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