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BILLING CODE 4410-36-M DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-58,507] JC Penney Catalog Distribution Center, Wauwatosa, WI; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on December 16, 2005 in response to a worker petition filed on behalf of workers at JC Penney, Catalog Distribution Center, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. The petition regarding the investigation has been deemed invalid.
The petitioners 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 prior to the date of the petition. Signed at Washington, DC, this 27th day of December 2005. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-116 Filed 1-9-06; 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 January 20, 2006. 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 January 20, 2006.
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 3rd day of January 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. Appendix [TAA petitions instituted between 12/12/05 and 12/23/05] TA-W Subject firm (petitioners) Location Date of institution Date of petition 58491 Hanes Dye and Finishing Co.
(Comp)Winston-Salem, NC 12/12/05 12/09/05 58492 Ormet Aluminum Mill Products
(USWA)Hannibal, OH 12/12/05 12/09/05 58493 River City Plastic
(Wkrs)Three Rivers, MI 12/12/05 12/09/05 58494 Lear Corporation
(UAW)Covington, VA 12/12/05 12/08/05 58495 Hoover Company
(IBEW)North Canton, OH 12/12/05 12/09/05 58496 Bosch Fuel Systems (State) Kentwood, MI 12/12/05 12/07/05 58497 Furniture Makers Supply Company
(Comp)Hudson, NC 12/12/05 12/08/05 58498 McLaughlin Company
(UAW)Petosky, MI 12/12/05 12/09/05 58499 Metaldyne
(UE)Edon, OH 12/13/05 12/01/05 58500 American Greetings
(Comp)Lafayette, TN 12/13/05 12/08/05 58501 Tinnerman Palnut
(Comp)Flemingsburg, KY 12/13/05 12/12/05 58502 Wella Manufacturing of Virginia
(Comp)Richmond, VA 12/13/05 11/28/05 58503 Kentucky Derby Hosiery
(Wkrs)Hillsvill, VA 12/13/05 12/12/05 58504 Yankee Plastics, Inc. (State) Easthampton, MA 12/14/05 12/14/05 58505 Rock Tenn Company (State) Piedmont, SC 12/14/05 12/06/05 58506 Alpha Sintered Metals, Inc.
(Comp)Ridgway, PA 12/14/05 12/14/05 58507 J.C. Penney
(Wkrs)Wauwatosa, WI 12/16/05 12/15/05 58508 Occidental Chemica Corp. (OxyChem) (State) New Castle, DE 12/16/05 12/15/05 58509 Advance Tool (State) Blaine, MN 12/16/05 12/16/05 58510 Cooper Tools
(Wkrs)York, PA 12/19/05 12/16/05 58511 Kessler Industries, Inc.
(Comp)El Paso, TX 12/19/05 12/14/05 58512 Tri-State Hospital Supply Corp.
(Comp)Salisbury, NC 12/19/05 12/16/05 58513 Apricot, Inc. (State) Hartford, NC 12/19/05 12/07/05 58514 Liberty Screenprint
(Comp)Madison, NC 12/19/05 11/29/05 58515 Wellington Leisure Products (State) Granite Quarry, NC 12/19/05 11/28/05 58516 Hurley International, LLC (State) Costa Mesa, CA 12/19/05 12/19/05 58517 Mittal Steel
(Comp)Weirton, WV 12/19/05 12/12/05 58518 Wyeth Pharmaceutcials
(Comp)Chazy, NY 12/20/05 12/19/05 58519 Tri-Mountain Machining (State) Idledale, CO 12/20/05 12/19/05 58520 Calley and Currier Company
(Comp)Bristol, NH 12/20/05 12/12/05 58521 Dan River, Inc.
(Comp)Brookneal, VA 12/20/05 12/19/05 58522 DMB Hosiery, Inc.
(Comp)Fort Payne, AL 12/20/05 12/13/05 58523 Jasco Knitting Corp.
(Wkrs)Linden, NJ 12/20/05 12/06/05 58524 Hi-Tech Plastics
(Comp)Cambridge, MD 12/20/05 12/15/05 58525 Gelita USA (Union) Seargant Bluff, IA 12/20/05 12/20/05 58526 IPF Management Corp. (State) Paterson, NJ 12/21/05 12/20/05 58527 Techpack America Cosmetic Packaging, LP
(Comp)Morristown, TN 12/21/05 12/20/05 58528 Tyco Electronics—GADAN
(Comp)Franklin, KY 12/21/05 12/13/05 58529 Collins and Aikman
(Wkrs)Oklahoma City, OK 12/21/05 12/20/05 58530 Fiskars Brands, Inc.
(Comp)Wausau, WI 12/21/05 12/05/05 58531 Feeneys/Knafe and Vogt
(Wkrs)Muncie, IN 12/21/05 12/13/05 58532 Imenco Corp.
(Comp)Boy City, MI 12/21/05 12/07/05 58533 Selco, Inc.
(Comp)Austin, TX 12/21/05 12/21/05 58534 Robert Warren, LLC (State) North Haven, CT 12/22/05 12/21/05 58535 RWC, Inc. (State) Bay City, MI 12/22/05 12/14/05 58536 Leggett and Platt Automotive
(Comp)Archbold, OH 12/22/05 12/21/05 58537 Federal Signal Corporation
(Comp)Appleton, WI 12/22/05 12/22/05 58538 W.E. Wrights Co. (State) W. Warren, MA 12/22/05 12/17/05 58539 Foamex International, Inc.
(Comp)Stocktown, PA 12/22/05 12/15/05 58540 Cytech Hardwoods, Inc.
(Wkrs)Amsterdam, NY 12/22/05 12/22/05 58541 TFL USA/Canada, Inc.
(Comp)Greensboro, NC 12/22/05 12/19/05 58542 River City Plastic (State) Vicksburg, MI 12/23/05 12/09/05 58543 Procon Products
(Comp)Murfreesboro, TN 12/23/05 12/09/05 58544 Wickers Sportswear, Inc.
(Comp)Wolfeboro, NH 12/23/05 12/21/05 58545 Garner Automotive Electrical, Inc.
(Comp)Lexington, TN 12/23/05 12/23/05 58546 Hamilton Sundstrand
(UAW)Rockford, IL 12/23/05 12/22/05 [FR Doc. E6-109 Filed 1-9-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2273), the Department of Labor herein presents summaries of determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance for workers (TA-W) number and alternative trade adjustment assistance
(ATAA)by (TA-W) number issued during the periods of December 2005. In order for an affirmative determination to be made and a certification of eligibility to apply for directly-impacted (primary) worker adjustment assistance to be issued, each of the group eligibility requirements of section 222(a) of the Act must be met. I. Section (a)(2)(A) all of the following must be satisfied: A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; B. The sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision have decreased absolutely; and C. Increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with articles produced by such firm or subdivision have contributed importantly to such workers' separation or threat of separation and to the decline in sales or production of such firm or subdivision; or II. Section (a)(2)(B) both of the following must be satisfied: A. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; B. There has been a shift in production by such workers' firm or subdivision to a foreign county of articles like or directly competitive with articles which are produced by such firm or subdivision; and C. One of the following must be satisfied: 1. The country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of the articles is a party to a free trade agreement with the United States; 2. The country to which the workers' firm has shifted production of the articles to a beneficiary country under the Andean Trade Preference Act, African Growth and Opportunity Act, or the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act; or 3. There has been or is likely to be an increase in imports of articles that are like or directly competitive with articles which are or were produced by such firm or subdivision. Also, in order for an affirmative determination to be made and a certification of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance as an adversely affected secondary group to be issued, each of the group eligibility requirements of section 222(b) of the Act must be met.
(1)Significant number or proportion of the workers in the workers' firm or an appropriate subdivision of the firm have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated;
(2)The workers' firm (or subdivision) is a supplier or downstream producer to a firm (or subdivision) that employed a group of workers who received a certification of eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance benefits and such supply or production is related to the article that was the basis for such certification; and
(3)Either—
(A)the workers' firm is a supplier and the component parts it supplied for the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph
(2)accounted for at least 20 percent of the production or sales of the workers' firm; or
(B)A loss or business by the workers' firm with the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph
(2)contributed importantly to the workers' separation or threat of separation. Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance The following certifications have been issued; the date following the company name and location of each determination references the impact date for all workers of such determination. The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of (a)(2)(A) (increased imports) of section 222 have been met. *TA-W-58,314; Jessica Trimmings, Hialeah, FL, November 10, 2004.* *TA-W-58,334; Armstrong World Industries, Inc., Lancaster Floor Plant Sheet Division, Lancaster, PA, November 11, 2004.* *TA-W-58,384; Bekaert Corporation, Dyersburg, TN, November 18, 2004.* *TA-W-58,418; Nicoles & Stone Company, Div. Brady Furniture Co., Rural Hall, NC, November 23, 2004.* *TA-W-58,146; Wabash Alloys, LLC, Cleveland, OH, October 17, 2004.* *TA-W-58,304; Viking Polymer Solutions, LLC, Albion, NY, November 9, 2004.* *TA-W-58,308; Fordyce Picture Frames Co., Fordyce, AR, November 9, 2004.* *TA-W-58,347; Dry Branch Operations, Dry Branch, GA, November 7, 2004.* *TA-W-58,369; Agere Systems, Inc., Orlando, FL, November 4, 2004.* *TA-W-58,379; SPX Contech, Including Leased Workers of Peoplelink, Mishawaka, IN, November 1, 2004.* *TA-W-58,432; R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Macon, GA, January 8, 2006.* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of (a)(2)(B) (shift in production) of Section 222 have been met. *TA-W-58,296; Kimberly-Clarke, Ballard Medical Products, Leased Workers of SOS Staffing and Express, Personnel, Pocatello, ID, November 3, 2004.* *TA-W-58,380; Dan Post Boot Co., Waverly, TN, December 19, 2005.* *TA-W-58,409; Shelby Automobiles, Inc., Las Vegas, NV, November 15, 2004.* *TA-W-58,416; Gold Toe Brands, Inc., Burlington, NC, November 23, 2004.* *TA-W-58,476; Orban CRL Systems, San Leandro, CA, November 18, 2004.* *TA-W-58,489; Tricon Industries, Inc., Electromechanical Division, Downers Grove, IL, September 13, 2004.* *TA-W-58,282; Kone, Inc., Escalator Manufacturing Plant, A Subsidiary of Kone OY, Coal Valley, IL, November 4, 2004.* *TA-W-58,370; S. Lichtenberg and Co., Inc., Samsons Mfg. Co. Div., Waynesboro, GA, December 5, 2005.* The following certification has been issued. The requirement of supplier to a trade certified firm has been met. *None.* The following certification has been issued. The requirement of downstream producer to a trade certified firm has been met. *None.* Negative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified. The investigation revealed that criterion (a)(2)(A)(I.A) and (a)(2)(B)(II.A) (no employment decline) has not been met. *TA-W-58,348; General Electric Appliances Production Operation, LLC, General Electric Consumer and Industrial Division, Bloomington, IN.* *TA-W-58,461; Jaderloon Co., Inc., Burleson, TX.* The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.B.) (Sales or production, or both, did not decline) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B) (No shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. *TA-W-58,330; Tenneco Automotive Walker, Inc., A Subsidiary of Tenneco, On-Site Leased Workers of Westaff and Sundance Staffi, Salinas, CA.* *TA-W-58,331; Smucker Fruit Processing Co., Salinas, CA.* *TA-W-58,335; Powder Processing and Technology, LLC, Valparaiso, IN.* *TA-W-58,457; Sonoco Products Company, Flexibles Packaging Division, Charlotte, NC.* The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.C.) (increased imports) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B) (No shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. *TA-W-58,171; Cooper Standard Automotive, Noise, Vibration and Harshness Division, Auburn, IN.* *TA-W-58,175; TI Group Automotive Systems, LLC, A Subsidiary of TI Automotive, LTD, Fuel Systems Div., Meriden, CT.* *TA-W-58,263; Parkdale Mills, Inc., Plant #8, Belmont, NC.* *TA-W-58,311; Abbott Laboratories, Diagnostics Division, Abbott Park, IL.* *TA-W-58,362; Stora Enso North America, Kimberly Paper Mill, Kimberly, WI.* *TA-W-58,362A; Stora Enso North America, Stevens Point Paper Mill, Kimberly, WI.* *TA-W-58,364; Mine Safety Appliances Co., Saftey Products Division, On-Site Leased Workers, Evans City, PA.* *TA-W-58,343; Michaels of Oregon, Corporate Office, Oregon City, OR.* The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.C). Increased imports and (a)(2)(B)(II.C) (has shifted production to a foreign country) have not been met. *TA-W-58,245; Agilent Technologies, Assurance Solutions, Roseville, CA.* *TA-W-58,245A; Agilent Technologies, Assurance Solutions, Colorado Springs, CO.* The workers firm does not produce an article as required for certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. *TA-W-58,250; Independence Airlines, Dulles International Airport, Dulles, VA.* *TA-W-58,250A; Independence Airlines, Detroit Wayne County Airport, Detroit, MI.* *TA-W-58,250B; Independence Airlines, Port Columbus International Airport, Columbus, OH.* *TA-W-58,250C; Independence Airlines, Orlando International Airport, Orlando, FL.* *TA-W-58,250D; Independence Airlines, Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville, FL.* *TA-W-58,250E; Independence Airlines, Logan International Airport, Boston, MA.* *TA-W-58,250F; Independence Airlines, West Palm Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach, FL,* *TA-W-58,250G; Independence Airlines, Newark International Airport, Newark, NJ.* *TA-W-58,250H; Independence Airlines, Allegheny County Airport, Pittsburgh, PA,* *TA-W-58,250I; Independence Airlines, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, IL.* *TA-W-58,250J; Independence Airlines, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, FL.* *TA-W-58,250K; Independence Airlines, Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland, OH.* *TA-W-58,338; Passion Parties, Inc., Brisbane, CA,* *TA-W-58,351; Air Control Science, Inc., Boulder, CO,* *TA-W-58,355; ExxonMobil Fuels Marketing Co., Customer Support Center, Exton, PA.* *TA-W-58,366; Teradyne, Inc., Semiconductor Test Division, North Reading, MA.* *TA-W-58,373; Irving Oil, Insurance Department, Brewer, ME.* *TA-W-58,381; DSM Pharma Chemicals, A Division of DSM Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Greenville, NC.* *TA-W-58,382; ICT Group, Inc., Skokane Valley, WA.* *TA-W-58,392; InFocus Corporation, Wilsonville, OR.* *TA-W-58,414; Quantum Corporation, San Jose, CA.* *TA-W-58,414A; Quantum Corporation, Irvine, CA.* *TA-W-58,414B; Quantum Corporation, Boulder, CO.* *TA-W-58,414C; Quantum Corporation, Colorado Springs, CO.* *TA-W-58,430; Ford Motor Company, Sales and Marketing Division, Philadelphia Regional Sales Office, Mt. Laurel, NJ.* *TA-W-58,414D; Quantum Corporation, Costa Mesa, CA.* The investigation revealed that criteria
(2)has not been met. The workers firm (or subdivision) is not a supplier or downstream producer to trade-affected companies. *TA-W-58,333; Sonoco Products Company, Chester, VA.* Affirmative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In order for the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance to issued a certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
(ATAA)for older workers, the group eligibility requirements of Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act must be met. The following certifications have been issued; the date following the company name and location of each determination references the impact date for all workers of such determinations. In the following cases, it has been determined that the requirements of section 246(a)(3)(ii) have been met. I. Whether a significant number of workers in the workers' firm are 50 years of age or older. II. Whether the workers in the workers' firm possess skills that are not easily transferable. III. The competitive conditions within the workers' industry ( *i.e.,* conditions within the industry are adverse). *TA-W-58,314; Jessica Trimmings, Hialeah, FL, November 10, 2004.* *TA-W-58,334; Armstrong World Industries, Inc., Lancaster Floor Plant Sheet Division, Lancaster, PA, November 11, 2004.* *TA-W-58,418; Nicoles & Stone Company, Div. Brady Furniture Co., Rural Hall, NC, November 23, 2004.* *TA-W-58,146; Wabash Alloys, LLC, Cleveland, OH, October 17, 2004.* *TA-W-58,304; Viking Polymer Solutions, LLC, Albion, NY, November 9, 2004.* *TA-W-58,308; Fordyce Picture Frames Co., Fordyce, AR, November 9, 2004.* *TA-W-58,347; Dry Branch Operations, Dry Branch, GA, November 7, 2004.* *TA-W-58,379; SPX Contech, Including Leased Workers of Peoplelink, Mishawaka, IN, November 1, 2004.* *TA-W-58,432; R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Macon, GA, January 8, 2006.* *TA-W-58,296; Kimberly-Clarke, Ballard Medical Products, Leased Workers of SOS Staffing and Express, Personnel, Pocatello, ID, November 3, 2004.* *TA-W-58,380; Dan Post Boot Co., Waverly, TN, December 19, 2005.* *TA-W-58,409; Shelby Automobiles, Inc., Las Vegas, NV, November 15, 2004.* *TA-W-58,416; Gold Toe Brands, Inc., Burlington, NC, November 23, 2004.* *TA-W-58,476; Orban CRL Systems, San Leandro, CA, November 18, 2004.* *TA-W-58,370; S. Lichtenberg and Co., Inc., Samsons Mfg. Co. Div., Waynesboro, GA, December 5, 2005.* Negative Determinations for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance In order for the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance to issued a certification of eligibility to apply for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
(ATAA)for older workers, the group eligibility requirements of section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act must be met. In the following cases, it has been determined that the requirements of section 246(a)(3)(ii) have not been met for the reasons specified. Since the workers are denied eligibility to apply for TAA, the workers cannot be certified eligible for ATAA. *TA-W-58,348; General Electric Appliances Production Operation, LLC, General Electric Consumer and Industrial Division, Bloomington, IN.* *TA-W-58,461; Jaderloon Co., Inc., Burleson, TX.* *TA-W-58,330; Tenneco Automotive Walker, Inc., A Subsidiary of Tenneco, On-Site Leased Workers of Westaff and Sundance Staffi, Salinas, CA.* *TA-W-58,331; Smucker Fruit Processing Co., Salinas, CA.* *TA-W-58,335; Powder Processing and Technology, LLC, Valparaiso, IN.* *TA-W-58,457; Sonoco Products Company, Flexibles Packaging Division, Charlotte, NC.* *TA-W-58,171; Cooper Standard Automotive, Noise, Vibration and Harshness Division, Auburn, IN.* *TA-W-58,175; TI Group Automotive Systems, LLC, A Subsidiary of TI Automotive, LTD, Fuel Systems Div., Meriden, CT.* *TA-W-58,263; Parkdale Mills, Inc., Plant #8, Belmont, NC.* *TA-W-58,311; Abbott Laboratories, Diagnostics Division, Abbott Park, IL.* *TA-W-58,362; Stora Enso North America, Kimberly Paper Mill, Kimberly, WI.* *TA-W-58,362A; Stora Enso North America, Stevens Point Paper Mill, Kimberly, WI.* *TA-W-58,364; Mine Safety Appliances Co., Saftey Products Division, On-Site Leased Wkrs, Evans City, PA.* *TA-W-58,245; Agilent Technologies, Assurance Solutions, Roseville, CA.* *TA-W-58,245A; Agilent Technologies, Assurance Solutions, Colorado Springs, CO.* *TA-W-58,343; Michaels of Oregon, Corporate Office, Oregon City, OR.* *TA-W-58,250; Independence Airlines, Dulles International Airport, Dulles, VA.* *TA-W-58,250A; Independence Airlines, Detroit Wayne County Airport, Detroit, MI.* *TA-W-58,250B; Independence Airlines, Port Columbus International Airport, Columbus, OH.* *TA-W-58,250C; Independence Airlines, Orlando International Airport, Orlando, FL.* *TA-W-58,250D; Independence Airlines, Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville, FL.* *TA-W-58,250E; Independence Airlines, Logan International Airport, Boston, MA.* *TA-W-58,250F; Independence Airlines, West Palm Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach, FL.* *TA-W-58,250G; Independence Airlines, Newark International Airport, Newark, NJ.* *TA-W-58,250H; Independence Airlines, Allegheny County Airport, Pittsburgh, PA.* *TA-W-58,250I; Independence Airlines, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, IL.* *TA-W-58,250J; Independence Airlines, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, FL.* *TA-W-58,250K; Independence Airlines, Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland, OH.* *TA-W-58,338; Passion Parties, Inc., Brisbane, CA.* *TA-W-58,351; Air Control Science, Inc., Boulder, CO.* *TA-W-58,355; ExxonMobil Fuels Marketing Co., Customer Support Center, Exton, PA.* *TA-W-58,366; Teradyne, Inc., Semiconductor Test Division, North Reading, MA.* *TA-W-58,373; Irving Oil, Insurance Department, Brewer, ME.* *TA-W-58,381; DSM Pharma Chemicals, A Division of DSM Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Greenville, NC.* *TA-W-58,382; ICT Group, Inc., Skokane Valley, WA.* *TA-W-58,392; InFocus Corporation, Wilsonville, OR.* *TA-W-58,414; Quantum Corporation, San Jose, CA.* *TA-W-58,414A; Quantum Corporation, Irvine, CA.* *TA-W-58,414B; Quantum Corporation, Boulder, CO.* *TA-W-58,414C; Quantum Corporation, Colorado Springs, CO.* *TA-W-58,430; Ford Motor Company, Sales and Marketing Division, Philadelphia Regional Sales Office, Mt. Laurel, NJ.* *TA-W-58,333; Sonoco Products Company, Chester, VA.* The Department as determined that criterion
(1)of Section 246 has not been met. Workers at the firm are 50 years of age or older. *None.* The Department as determined that criterion
(2)of Section 246 has not been met. Workers at the firm possess skills that are easily transferable. *TA-W-58,384; Bekaert Corporation, Dyersburg, TN.* *TA-W-58,489; Tricon Industries, Inc., Electromechanical Division, Downers Grove, IL.* *TA-W-58,282; Kone, Inc., Escalator Manufacturing Plant, A Subsidiary of Kone OY, Coal Valley, IL.* The Department as determined that criterion
(3)of Section 246 has not been met. Competition conditions within the workers' industry are not adverse. *None.* I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the month of December 2005. Copies of these determinations are available for inspection in Room C-5311, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210 during normal business hours or will be mailed to persons who write to the above address. Dated: January 3, 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-111 Filed 1-9-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-58,298] Messier Services, Inc.; a Subsidiary of Safran Group; Sterling, VA; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration On November 30, 2005, the Department of Labor issued a Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration applicable to the subject firm. The Notice will soon be published in the **Federal Register** . During the initial investigation, the Department found that workers are engaged in the repair and overhaul of landing gear and hydraulics components and the predominant cause of worker separations is the shift of landing gear and hydraulics repair services to an affiliated facility in Mexico. During the reconsideration investigation, it was found that bushings were manufactured at the Sterling, Virginia, facility during the relevant period. The investigation also revealed that the subject company is shifting half of the Sterling, Virginia, production to Europe and will shift the remaining half to Mexico in 2006. The investigation also revealed that the subject company will send the finished product from Europe and Mexico to its customers in the United States. The investigation also revealed that all criteria have been met in regard to alternative trade adjustment assistance. A significant number or proportion of the worker group are age fifty years or over and workers possess skills that are not easily transferable. Competitive conditions within the industry are adverse. Conclusion After careful review of the additional facts obtained on reconsideration, I conclude that a shift of production to Europe and Mexico followed by increased imports of bushings contributed importantly to worker separations at the subject firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: All workers of Messier Services, Inc., A Subsidiary of the Safran Group, Sterling, Virginia, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after October 31, 2003, 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 also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed in Washington, DC, this 27th day of December 2005. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-119 Filed 1-9-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-58,398] The Operations Centre, Rockford, IL; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the November 23, 2005 in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at The Operations Centre, Rockford, Illinois. A company official has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 28th day of December 2005. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-118 Filed 1-9-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-58,374] Pacific MDF Products, Inc., of South Carolina; Clio, SC; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on November 18, 2005 in response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at Pacific MDF Products, Inc., of South Carolina, Clio, South Carolina. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC, this 20th day of December, 2005. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-114 Filed 1-9-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-58,075] Paxar Americas, Inc.; a Subsidiary of Paxar Corporation; Sayer, PA; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration of Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance By letter dated December 9, 2005, a company official requested administrative reconsideration regarding Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
(ATAA)applicable to workers of the subject firm. The negative determination was signed on November 10, 2005, and was published in the **Federal Register** on December 6, 2005 (70 FR 72654). The workers of Paxar Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of Paxar Corporation, Sayer, Pennsylvania, were certified eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance
(TAA)on November 10, 2005. The initial ATAA investigation determined that the skills of the subject worker group are easily transferable to other positions in the local area. In the request for reconsideration, the company official provided new information confirming that the skills of the workers at the subject firm are not easily transferable in the local commuting area. Additional investigation has determined that the workers possess skills that are not easily transferable. A significant number or proportion of the worker group are age fifty years or over. 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 Paxar Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of Paxar Corporation, Sayer, Pennsylvania, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after October 4, 2004 through November 10, 2007, are eligible to apply for trade 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 2005. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-106 Filed 1-9-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; Roof Control Plan ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden conducts a pre-clearance 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)]. The 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 Mine Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA)is soliciting comments concerning the extension of the information collection related to the 30 CFR Sections: 75.215—Longwall mining systems; 75.220—Roof control plan; 75.221—Roof control plan information; 75.222—Roof control plan-approval criteria; and 75.223—Evaluation and revision of roof control plan. DATES: Interested parties should submit comments on or before March 13, 2006. ADDRESSES: Send comments to U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, John Rowlett, Director, Management Services Division, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2134, Arlington, VA 22209-3939. Commenters are encouraged to send their comments on a computer disk, or via E-mail to *Rowlett.John@dol.gov,* along with an original printed copy. Mr. Rowlett can be reached at
(202)693-9827 (voice), or
(202)693-9801 (facsimile). Because of potential delays in receipt and processing of mail, respondents are strongly encouraged to submit comments electronically to ensure timely receipt. We cannot guarantee that comments mailed will be received before the comment closing date. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact the employee listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Section 302(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act), 30 U.S.C. 846, requires that a roof control plan and revisions thereof suitable to the roof conditions and mining system of each coal mine be first approved by the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) before implementation by the operator. The plan must show the type of support and spacing approved by the Secretary, and the plan must be reviewed at least every 6 months by the Secretary. Under 30 CFR 75.221, the information required to be submitted and approved in the roof control plan includes the following:
(1)The name and address of the company;
(2)the name, address, mine identification number, and location of the mine;
(3)the name and title of the company official responsible for the plan;
(4)a description of the mine strata;
(5)a description and drawings of the sequence of installation and spacing of supports for each method of mining used;
(6)the maximum distance that an ATRS system is to be set beyond the last row of permanent support (if appropriate);
(7)specifications and installation procedures for liners or arches (if appropriate);
(8)drawings indicating the planned width of openings, size of pillars, method of pillar recovery, and the sequence of mining pillars;
(9)a list of all support materials required to be used in the roof, face and rib control system;
(10)the intervals at which test holes will be drilled (if appropriate); and
(11)a description of the methods to be used for the protection of persons. Under 30 CFR 75.215, the roof control plan for each longwall mining section is required to specify the methods that will be used to maintain a safe travelway out of the section through the tailgate side of the longwall and the procedures that will be followed if a ground failure prevents travel out of the section through the tailgate side of the longwall. II. Desired Focus of Comments Currently, the Mine Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA)is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the information collection requirement related to Roof Control Plans. MSHA is particularly interested in comments that: * Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of MSHA's functions, including whether the information has practical utility; * Evaluate the accuracy of MSHA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; * Suggest methods to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and * Address 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) to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the employee listed in the ADDRESSES section of this notice or viewed on the Internet by accessing the MSHA home page ( *http://www.msha.gov* ) and then choosing “Compliance Assistance”, “Compliance Information” and the “Paperwork Reduction Act Submissions.” II. Current Actions Falls of roof, face and rib continue to be a cause of injuries and death in underground coal mines. All underground coal mine operators are required to develop and submit roof control plans to MSHA for evaluation and approval. These plans provide the means to instruct miners, who install roof supports, and the minimum requirements and placement of roof supports. The plan also provides a reference for mine supervisors to assist them in compliance with the plan requirements. In that regard the plan is a working document for the miners. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Agency:* Mine Safety and Health Administration. *Title:* Roof Control Plan. *OMB Number:* 1219-0004. *Recordkeeping:* Indefinite. *Frequency:* On Occasion. *Affected Public:* Business or other for-profit. *Total Number of Responses:* 2,465. *Total Burden Hours:* 6,919. *Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining):* $4,630. 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 at Arlington, Virginia, this 3rd day of January, 2006. David L. Meyer, Director, Office of Administration and Management. [FR Doc. E6-97 Filed 1-9-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-43-P NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY
(NCD)Sunshine Act Meetings Type: Quarterly Meeting (Teleconference). Dates and Times: January 30-31, 2006, Noon-2 p.m. EST. Location: National Council on Disability, 1331 F Street, NW., Suite 850, Washington, DC. Status: This meeting (teleconference) will be open to the public. Agenda: Reports from the Chairperson and the Executive Director, Team Reports, Unfinished Business, New Business, Announcements, Adjournment. Sunshine Act Meeting Contact: Mark S. Quigley, Director of Communications, NCD, 1331 F Street, NW., Suite 850, Washington, DC 20004; 202-272-2004 (voice), 202-272-2074 (TTY), 202-272-2022 (fax), *mquigley@ncd.gov* (e-mail). Agency Mission: NCD is an independent Federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress to enhance the quality of life for all Americans with disabilities and their families. NCD is composed of 15 members appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Accommodations: Those needing reasonable accommodations should notify NCD at least two weeks before this meeting (teleconference). Language Translation: In accordance with E.O. 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, those people with disabilities who are limited English proficient and seek translation services for these meetings should notify NCD at least two weeks before this meeting. Dated: January 3, 2006. Ethel D. Briggs, Executive Director. [FR Doc. 06-243 Filed 1-6-06; 1:28 pm]
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