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BILLING CODE 4410-15-M DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,219] Action Staffing; A Subdivision of American Services Working On-Site at Westpoint Stevens, Inc. Now Known as Westpoint Home, Inc.; Bed Products Division Clemson, SC; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on April 14, 2006 in response to a worker petition filed by a state agency on behalf of workers at Action Staffing, a subdivision of American Services, working on-site at WestPoint Stevens, Inc., now known as WestPoint Home, Inc., Bed Products Division, Clemson, South Carolina.

The petitioning group of workers is covered by an active certification, (TA-W-56,333) which expires on February 9, 2007. Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC this 3rd day of May, 2006. Elliot S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-7514 Filed 5-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,290] Allegheny Color Corp./Apollo Colors, Inc.;

Ridgway, PA; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on April 28, 2006 in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of Allegheny Color Corp./Apollo Colors, Inc., Ridgway, Pennsylvania. The petitioning group of workers is covered by an active certification, (TA-W-58,754) which expires on March 30, 2008. Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated.

Signed at Washington, DC this 4th day of May, 2006. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-7515 Filed 5-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-58,644; TA-W-58,644A] Corinthian, Inc.; Sewing Department; Corinth, MS and Boonesville, MS; 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), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on February 3, 2006, applicable to workers of Corinthian, Inc., Sewing Department, Corinth, Mississippi.

The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on February 22, 2006 (71 FR 9160). At the request of a company official, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. Workers at the Corinth, Mississippi facility and Boonesville, Mississippi facility of the subject firm sew upholstery for furniture. Information provided by the company shows that workers are sent back and forth between the Corinth, Mississippi facility and the Boonesville, Mississippi facility; therefore, workers are not separately identifiable by product line or by location.

Worker separations have occurred at the Corinth, Mississippi and Boonesville, Mississippi facilities of the Sewing Department, Corinthian, Inc. Accordingly, the Department is amending the certification to cover workers of the Boonesville, Mississippi location of the Sewing Department, Corinthian, Inc. The intent of the Department's certification is to include all workers of Corinthian, Inc. Sewing Department who were adversely affected by increased company imports. The amended notice applicable to TA-W-58,644 is hereby issued as follows:

All workers of Corinthian, Inc., Sewing Department, Corinth, Mississippi (TA-W-58,644) and Corinthian, Inc., Sewing Department, Boonesville, Mississippi (TA-W-58,644A), who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after January 12, 2005, through February 3, 2008, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 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 May 2006. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-7512 Filed 5-16-06; 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 May 2006. 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 and Alternative Trade 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, and Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-59,054; Epson Portland, Inc., A Subsidiary of Seiko Epson Corp., On-Site Leased Workers of Volt Services, Hillsboro, OR: March 14, 2005.* *TA-W-59,209; SLM Electronics, Division of St. Louis Music, Inc., Yellville, AR: April 12, 2005.* *TA-W-59,240; Coleman Cable, Inc., Automotive Division, Future Force, Miami Lakes, FL: April 18, 2005.* *TA-W-59,269; Gemeinhardt Company LLC, Elkhart, IN: May 26, 2006.* *TA-W-59,012; Reitz Tool, Inc., Cochranton, PA: March 14, 2005.* *TA-W-59,025; Bauhaus USA, Amory, MS: February 21, 2005.* *TA-W-59,083; TI Automotive Systems, LLC, Brake and Fuel Division, Warren, MI: April 10, 2006.* *TA-W-59,114; King Louie International, Grandview, MO: March 22, 2005.* *TA-W-59,115; Pleasant Hill Mfg. Co., A Division King Louie International, Baxter Springs, KS: March 22, 2005.* *TA-W-59,116; Pro Fit Cap Co., A Division King Louie International, Paola, KS: March 22, 2005.* *TA-W-59,133; GKN Sinter Metals, Romulus Division, Romulus, MI: March 13, 2005.* *TA-W-59,143; Fiber Industries, Inc., A Subsidiary of Wellman, Pinnacle Staffing and BE&K, Darlington, SC: March 22, 2005.* The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of (a)(2)(B) (shift in production) of Section 222 and Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-59,172; Zohar Waterworks, LLC, dba Tri Palm International, Solutions Staffing, Columbus, OH: April 7, 2005.* *TA-W-59,182; Artisans, Inc., Glen Flora, WI: April 2, 2006.* *TA-W-59,208; TRW Automotive U.S. LLC, Engineered Fasteners and Components, On-Site Leased Workers of Adecco, Westminster, MA: April 12, 2005.* *TA-W-58,875; Accenture, LLP, Bell South Center, Atlanta, GA: February 9, 2005.* *TA-W-58,875A; Accenture, LLP, Inforum Building, Atlanta, GA: February 9, 2005.* *TA-W-58,875B; Accenture, LLP, Peachtree Corners #7, Norcross, GA: February 9, 2005.* *TA-W-58,875C; Accenture, LLP, Peachtree Corners #10, Norcross, GA: February 9, 2005.* *TA-W-58,875D; Accenture, LLP, Peachtree Corners #11, Norcross, GA: February 9, 2005.* *TA-W-58,875E; Accenture, LLP, Colonade, Birmingham, AL: February 9, 2005.* *TA-W-58,875F; Accenture, LLP, Data Center, Birmingham, AL: February 9, 2005.* The following certification has been issued. The requirement of supplier to a trade certified firm and Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. *TA-W-59,107; Guilford Mills, Inc., Friendship Plant, Greensboro, NC: March 28, 2005.* *TA-W-59,107A; Guilford Mills, Inc., Administrative Office, Greensboro, NC: March 28, 2005.* The following certification has been issued. The requirement of downstream producer to a trade certified firm and Section 246(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act have been met. 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-59,143A; Fiber Industries, Inc., A Subsidiary of Wellman, Fort Mill, SC.* The investigation revealed that criteria (a)(2)(A)(I.B.) (Sales or production, or both, did not decline) and (a)(2)(B)(II.B) (shift in production to a foreign country) have not been met. *TA-W-59,266; Commercial Vehicle Group, formerly Monona Wire Corp., EMD-Spring Green Div., Spring Green, WI.* 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-58,936; Book Covers, Inc., A Division of Newark Group Graphicboard Products, Franklin, OH.* *TA-W-58,965; Monmouth Ceramics, Inc., dba Western Stoneware, A & D Staffing & Genie, Monmouth, IL.* *TA-W-58,967; Spectrum Brands, Rayovac Division, Fennimore, WI.* *TA-W-59,067; Coe Manufacturing, Tigard, OR.* *TA-W-59,070; Tate Lumber Co., Inc., Red Oak, VA.* *TA-W-59,080; Tech Sew Manufacturing, New York, NY.* *TA-W-59,091; Eaton Corporation, Torque Control Products Division, Marshall, MI.* *TA-W-59,097; Wolverine, Proctor and Schwartz, Merrimac, MA.* *TA-W-59,101; Silicon Graphics, Manufacturing Division, Chippewa Falls, WI.* *TA-W-59,102; International Malting Co., LLC (I.M.C.), Chicago, IL.* *TA-W-59,124; Regency Plastics, A Subsidiary of Gemini Group, On-Site Leased Workers of Manpower, McAllen, TX.* *TA-W-59,223; General Motors Corp., General Motors Technical Center, Body-In-White Dept, Warren, MI.* 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-59,078; Hexion Specialty Chemicals, FFP Division, On-Site Leased Workers of Express Personnel, High Point, NC.* The workers firm does not produce an article as required for certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. *TA-W-59,111; Eastman Kodak Co., United States and Canada Finance Department, Rochester, NY.* *TA-W-59,123; Solectron, Purchasing Division, Creedmoor, NC.* *TA-W-59,134; Tillmann Tool and Die, Breckenridge, MN.* *TA-W-59,199; Mechanical Products, Jackson, MI.* *TA-W-59,226; Werner Co., Anniston, AL.* *TA-W-59,255; Regal Manufacturing Co., Inc., Hickory, NC.* *TA-W-59,272; Weyco Group, Beaver Dam, WI.* *TA-W-59,280; Enesco Group, Inc., Elk Grove Village, IL.* 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. *None* Affirmative Determinations for Alternative Trade Ajdustment 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). 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-59,143A; Fiber Industries, Inc., A Subsidiary of Wellman, Fort Mill, SC.* *TA-W-59,266; Commercial Vehicle Group, formerly Monona Wire Corp., EMD-Spring Green Div., Spring Green, WI.* *TA-W-58,936; Book Covers, Inc., A Division of Newark Group Graphicboard Products, Franklin, OH.* *TA-W-58,965; Monmouth Ceramics, Inc., dba Western Stoneware, A & D Staffing & Genie, Monmouth, IL.* *TA-W-58,967; Spectrum Brands, Rayovac Division, Fennimore, WI.* *TA-W-59,067; Coe Manufacturing, Tigard, OR.* *TA-W-59,070; Tate Lumber Co., Inc., Red Oak, VA.* *TA-W-59,080; Tech Sew Manufacturing, New York, NY.* *TA-W-59,091; Eaton Corporation, Torque Control Products Division, Marshall, MI.* *TA-W-59,097; Wolverine, Proctor and Schwartz, Merrimac, MA.* *TA-W-59,101; Silicon Graphics, Manufacturing Division, Chippewa Falls, WI.* *TA-W-59,102; International Malting Co., LLC (I.M.C.), Chicago, IL.* *TA-W-59,124; Regency Plastics, A Subsidiary of Gemini Group, On-Site Leased Workers of Manpower, McAllen, TX.* *TA-W-59,223; General Motors Corp., General Motors Technical Center, Body-In-White Dept, Warren, MI.* *TA-W-59,078; Hexion Specialty Chemicals, FFP Division, On-Site Leased Workers of Express Personnel, High Point, NC.* *TA-W-59,111; Eastman Kodak Co., United States and Canada Finance Department, Rochester, NY.* *TA-W-59,123; Solectron, Purchasing Division, Creedmoor, NC.* *TA-W-59,134; Tillmann Tool and Die, Breckenridge, MN.* *TA-W-59,199; Mechanical Products, Jackson, MI.* *TA-W-59,226; Werner Co., Anniston, AL.* *TA-W-59,255; Regal Manufacturing Co., Inc., Hickory, NC.* *TA-W-59,272; Weyco Group, Beaver Dam, WI.* *TA-W-59,280; Enesco Group, Inc., Elk Grove Village, IL.* 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-59,054; Epson Portland, Inc., A Subsidiary of Seiko Epson Corp., On-Site Leased Workers of Volt Services, Hillsboro, OR.* *TA-W-59,208; TRW Automotive U.S. LLC, Engineered Fasteners and Components, On-Site Leased Workers of Adecco, Westminster, MA.* *TA-W-58,875; Accenture, LLP, Bell South Center, Atlanta, GA.* *TA-W-58,875A; Accenture, LLP, Inforum Building, Atlanta, GA.* *TA-W-58,875B; Accenture, LLP, Peachtree Corners #7, Norcross, GA.* *TA-W-58,875C; Accenture, LLP, Peachtree Corners #10, Norcross, GA.* *TA-W-58,875D; Accenture, LLP, Peachtree Corners #11, Norcross, GA.* *TA-W-58,875E; Accenture, LLP, Colonade, Birmingham, AL.* *TA-W-58,875F; Accenture, LLP, Data Center, Birmingham, AL.* 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 May 2006. 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: May 9, 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-7526 Filed 5-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,087] Falcon Footwear Company, a Division of Magnum Hitech, Lewiston, ME; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on March 27, 2006 in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at Falcon Footwear Company, a division of Magnum HiTech, Lewiston, Maine. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC this 2nd day of May 2006. Richard Church, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-7521 Filed 5-16-06; 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 May 30, 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 May 30, 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 10th day of May 2006. Erica R. Cantor, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. Appendix [TAA petitions instituted between 5/1/06 and 5/5/06] TA-W Subject firm (petitioners) Location Date of institution Date of petition 59301 Marineland

(Comp)Moorpark, CA 05/01/06 04/26/06 59302 Integrated Services Analysts (State) Dearborn, MI 05/01/06 04/28/06 59303 South Mountain Technologies (USA), Inc.

(Comp)Wilsonville, OR 05/01/06 04/24/06 59304 DeRoyal (Orthopedic)

(Comp)Dryden, VA 05/01/06 04/28/06 59305 PDS Technical Services, Inc.

(Comp)Irving, TX 05/01/06 04/24/06 59306 Liebert Corporated (State) Irvine, CA 05/01/06 04/28/06 59307 Royal Oak (State) Jacksonville, TX 05/01/06 04/28/06 59308 Michelin Tire Corp.

(Wkrs)Greenville, SC 05/01/06 04/13/06 59309 Rich's Rolling Pin, Inc.

(Wkrs)Pine Bluff, AK 05/01/06 04/28/06 59310 Motorola, Inc. (State) Lawrenceville, GA 05/01/06 03/29/06 59311 Paxar

(Comp)Weston, WV 05/01/06 04/28/06 59312 Chicago Castings

(Wkrs)Cicero, IL 05/01/06 05/01/06 59313 DeFrancesco and Sons (State) Firebaugh, CA 05/02/06 04/24/06 59314 Anritsu Instruments Co.

(Comp)Utica, NY 05/02/06 05/02/06 59315 Lear Corporation

(Wkrs)Walker, MI 05/02/06 04/20/06 59316 Sargent Art, Inc.

(Comp)Hazleton, PA 05/02/06 04/12/06 59317 Ascent/Son Mfg. (State) San Jose, CA 05/02/06 04/18/06 59318 Vogue Wallcoverings

(Comp)Fitchburg, MA 05/03/06 05/02/06 59319 Parker and Harper Co., Inc.

(Comp)Worcester, MA 05/03/06 05/02/06 59320 Artee-Wrap Spun Yarns

(Comp)Lincolnton, NC 05/03/06 05/02/06 59321 Vails Gate Manufacturing, LLC (State) New York, NY 05/03/06 04/28/06 59322 Frame Builders Industries

(Comp)Thomasville, NC 05/03/06 05/01/06 59323 Moore Wallace, Inc.

(Comp)Monroe, WI 05/03/06 04/28/06 59324 Hiawatha Land Tool, Inc. (State) Kasson, MN 05/03/06 05/03/06 59325 Stanco Metal Products, Inc. (State) Grand Haven, MI 05/03/06 04/27/06 59326 Dura Art Stone, Inc. (Union) Fontana, CA 05/04/06 05/03/06 59327 Stravina Operating Co., LLC

(Comp)Chatsworth, CA 05/04/06 04/07/06 59328 Funny-Bunny Cachcach (State) Santa Ana, CA 05/04/06 05/03/06 59329 Optical Electro Forming (State) Clearwater, FL 05/04/06 05/02/06 59330 Carolina Mills, Inc.

(Comp)Lincolnton, NC 05/04/06 05/04/06 59331 Orpack-Stone Corp. (State) Herrin, IL 05/04/06 05/04/06 59332 PTG Global (State) Santa Ana, CA 05/04/06 05/04/06 59333 Superior Industries International, Inc. (State) Van Nuys, CA 05/04/06 05/04/06 59334 Carson Industries

(Wkrs)Freeport, PA 05/04/06 05/04/06 59335 Smead Manufacturing Co.

(Comp)Logan, OH 05/04/06 05/04/06 [FR Doc. E6-7524 Filed 5-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-58,929] Milprint, Inc., a Division of Bemis Company, Denmark, WI; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application of April 24, 2006, the United Steel Workers, Local 7-1203 (Union), 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 Department's determination was issued on April 6, 2006. On April 18, 2006, the Department's Notice of determination was published in the **Federal Register** (71 FR 19900). The Union alleges that the subject firm increased imports of flexible packaging. The Department has carefully reviewed the Union'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 at Washington, DC, this 10th day of May 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-7522 Filed 5-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-58,895] Slater Companies; Pawtucket, RI; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on February 23, 2006 in response to a petition filed by the State of Rhode Island on behalf of workers at Slater Companies, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC this 2nd day of May, 2006. Linda G. Poole, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-7520 Filed 5-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-59,252] True North Foods, US, Inc.; Stratford, CT; Notice of Termination of Investigation Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on April 20, 2006 in response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at True North Foods, US, Inc., Stratford, Connecticut. The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated. Signed at Washington, DC this 5th day of May, 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-7516 Filed 5-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-56,333] Westpoint Stevens, Inc.; Now Known as Westpoint Home, Inc; Bed Products Division Including On-Site Leased Workers of Action Staffing, a Subdivision of American Services Clemson, SC; 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), and Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974, (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on February 9, 2005, applicable to workers of the WestPoint Stevens, Inc., Bed Products Division, Clemson, South Carolina. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on March 9, 2005 (70 FR 11704). The certification was amended on August 17, 2005 to reflect the new ownership. The notice was published in the **Federal Register** on September 27, 2005 (70 FR 56494). 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 sheets and pillowcases. New information shows that leased workers of Action Staffing, a subdivision of American Services were employed at the Clemson, South Carolina location of WestPoint Stevens, Inc. now known as WestPoint Home, Inc. Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include leased workers of Action Staffing, a subdivision of American Services working at WestPoint Stevens, Inc., now known as WestPoint Home, Inc., Clemson, South Carolina. The intent of the Department's certification is to include all workers of WestPoint Stevens, Inc., now known as WestPoint Home, Inc., Bed Products Division who was adversely affected by increased imports. The amended notice applicable to TA-W-56,333 is hereby issued as follows: All workers of WestPoint Stevens, Inc., now known as WestPoint Home, Inc., Bed Products Division, including on-site leased workers of Action Staffing, a subdivision of American Services, Clemson, South Carolina, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after January 11, 2004, through February 9, 2007, 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 3rd day of May 2006. Elliott S. Kushner, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E6-7513 Filed 5-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Federal-State Unemployment Compensation Program: Certifications for 2005 Under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Secretary of Labor signed the annual certifications under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, 26 U.S.C. 3301 *et seq.* , thereby enabling employers who make contributions to state unemployment funds to obtain certain credits against their liability for the federal unemployment tax. By letter the certifications were transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury. The letter and certifications are printed below. Signed in Washington, DC, May 5, 2006. Emily Stover DeRocco, Assistant Secretary of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. November 21, 2005. The Honorable John W. Snow, Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, DC 20220. Dear Secretary Snow: Transmitted herewith are an original and one copy of the certifications of the states and their unemployment compensation laws for the 12-month period ending on October 31, 2005. One is required with respect to the normal Federal unemployment tax credit by Section 3304 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC), and the other is required with respect to the additional tax credit by Section 3303 of the IRC. Both certifications list all 53 jurisdictions. Sincerely, Elaine L. Chao Enclosures Certification of States to the Secretary of the Treasury Pursuant to Section 3304(C) of The Internal Revenue Code Of 1986 In accordance with the provisions of Section 3304(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 3304(c)), I hereby certify the following named states to the Secretary of the Treasury for the 12-month period ending on October 31, 2005, in regard to the unemployment compensation laws of those states which heretofore have been approved under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act: Alabama Idaho Alaska Illinois Arizona Indiana Arkansas Iowa California Kansas Colorado Kentucky Connecticut Louisiana Delaware Maine District of Columbia Maryland Florida Massachusetts Georgia Michigan Hawaii Minnesota Mississippi Puerto Rico Missouri Rhode Island Montana South Carolina Nebraska South Dakota Nevada Tennessee New Hampshire Texas New Jersey Utah New Mexico Vermont New York Virginia North Carolina Virgin Islands North Dakota Washington Ohio West Virginia Oklahoma Wisconsin Oregon Wyoming Pennsylvania This certification is for the maximum normal credit allowable under Section 3302(a) of the Code. Elaine L. Chao, Secretary of Labor. Certification of State Unemployment Compensation Laws to the Secretary of the Treasury Pursuant to Section 3303(B)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 In accordance with the provisions of paragraph

(1)of Section 3303(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 3303(b)(1)), I hereby certify the unemployment compensation laws of the following named states, which heretofore have been certified pursuant to paragraph

(3)of Section 3303(b) of the Code, to the Secretary of the Treasury for the 12-month period ending on October 31, 2005: Alabama Idaho Alaska Illinois Arizona Indiana Arkansas Iowa California Kansas Colorado Kentucky Connecticut Louisiana Delaware Maine District of Columbia Maryland Florida Massachusetts Georgia Michigan Hawaii Minnesota Mississippi Puerto Rico Missouri Rhode Island Montana South Carolina Nebraska South Dakota Nevada Tennessee New Hampshire Texas New Jersey Utah New Mexico Vermont New York Virginia North Carolina Virgin Islands North Dakota Washington Ohio West Virginia Oklahoma Wisconsin Oregon Wyoming Pennsylvania This certification is for the maximum additional credit allowable under Section 3302(b) of the Code. Elaine L. Chao, Secretary of Labor. [FR Doc. E6-7508 Filed 5-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Bureau of Labor Statistics Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee; Notice of Open Meeting and Agenda The tenth meeting of the Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee will be held on June 9, 2006 in the Postal Square Building, 2 Massachusetts Avenue NE., Washington, DC. The Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee is a technical committee composed of economists, statisticians, and behavioral scientists that are recognized for their attainments and objectivity in their respective fields. Committee members are called upon to analyze issues involved in producing Federal economic statistics and recommend practices that will lead to optimum efficiency, effectiveness, and cooperation among the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis and Bureau of the Census. The meeting will be held in Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 of the Postal Square Building Conference Center. The schedule and agenda for the meeting are as follows: 9 a.m. Opening session. 9:30 a.m. New Data on the Services Sector. 1 p.m. Outliers in Data Produced and Used in Federal Statistical Agencies. 3 p.m. Priorities for future meetings. 3:30 p.m. American Time Use Survey

(ATUS)and Non-market Accounts. 4:45 p.m. Conclude (approximate time). The meeting is open to the public. Any questions concerning the meeting should be directed to Margaret Johnson, Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee, on Area Code

(202)691-5600. Individuals with disabilities, who need special accommodations, should contact Ms. Johnson at least two days prior to the meeting date. Signed at Washington, DC the 10th day of May 2006. Kathleen P. Utgoff, Commissioner of Labor Statistics. [FR Doc. E6-7509 Filed 5-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-24-P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration Petitions for Modification The following parties have filed petitions to modify the application of existing safety standards under section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. 1. Perry County Coal Corporation [Docket No. M-2006-009-C] Perry County Coal Corporation, 1845 S. KY Hwy.15, Hazard, Kentucky 41701 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.364(a)(2) (Weekly examination) to its HZ4-1 Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 15-02085) located in Perry County, Kentucky. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit approved check points 5 and 5A to be relocated in the neutral entry on the Southwest Mains, and add check points 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F, 5G, 5H, 5I, 5J, 5K, 5L, 5M, and 5N which will be located in the neutral entry in the Southwest Mains, due to hazardous roof and rib conditions. The petitioner has listed specific procedures in this petition that will be followed when the proposed alternative method is implemented. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. 2. Six M. Coal Company [Docket No. M-2006-010-C] Six M Coal Company, 647 South Street, Lykens, Pennsylvania 17048 has filed a petition to modify the application of paragraph

(b)of 30 CFR 49.2 (Availability of mine rescue teams) to its No. 1 Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-09138) located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit the use of reduction of two mine rescue teams with three members with one alternative for either team in lieu of two mine rescue teams with five members and one alternate each team. The petitioner asserts that to utilize five or more rescue team members in the mine's confined working places would result in a diminution of safety to both the miners at the mine and members of the rescue team, and that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. 3. Six M. Coal Company [Docket No.M-2006-011-C] Six M Coal Company, 647 South Street, Lykens, Pennsylvania 17048 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.1202 and 1202-1(a) (Temporary notations, revisions, and supplements) to its No. 1 Slope Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 36-09138) located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner proposes to revise and supplement mine maps annually instead of every 6 months as required, and to update maps daily by hand notations. The petitioner also proposes to conduct surveys prior to commencing retreat mining and whenever either a drilling program under 30 CFR 75.388 or plan for mining into inaccessible areas under 30 CFR 75.389 is required. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. 4. Twentymile Coal Company [Docket No. M-2006-012-C] Twentymile Coal Company, Gateway Center, Suite 1340, 401 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.362(d)(2) (On-shift examination) to its Foidel Creek Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 05-03836) located in Routt County, Colorado. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit an alternative method of compliance to the taking of methane tests by means of an extendable probe. The petitioner proposes the following for use when equipment is operated inby the last open crosscut such as, but not limited to, spot roof-bolting and cleanup activities with a scoop or other mining equipment:

(i)In working places before a continuous miner is taken into the place or energized, methane tests will be taken at the face from under permanent roof support or when such test is not appropriate because the last row of permanent roof support or when such test is not appropriate because the last row of permanent support is sufficiently back from the face, using a probe with a maximum extension of 16 feet inby the second row of supports. If the probe is used, a methane test will be taken with an on-board methane detection system which draws a sample from the face to be performed once the miner is trammed to a location beyond supported roof;

(ii)in working places before a roof bolter, scoop or other equipment is taken into the place or energized inby the last open crosscut but outby the last row of bolts, before the equipment it taken into the place or energized, methane tests will at the face from under permanent roof support or when such test is not appropriate because the last row of permanent support is sufficiently back from the face, using a probe 16 feet inby the second row of bolts. The methane tests at the last row of permanent roof supports will be taken every 20 minutes with the equipment as energized unless the equipment is inby the face ventilation device. If so, a probe will be used to check for methane 16 feet inby the second row of bolts; and

(iii)in working places before a roof bolter is taken into the place or energized inby the last open crosscut and inby the last row of bolts, before the equipment is taken into the place or energized, methane tests will be taken at the face from under permanent roof support, or when such test is not appropriate because the last row of permanent support is sufficiently back from the face using a probe that extends 16 feet inby the second row of bolts, and a machine-mounted methane monitor will be installed on the roof bolter using the specific procedures listed in the this petition. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. 5. Twentymile Coal Company [Docket No. M-2006-013-C] Twentymile Coal Company, Gateway Center, Suite 1340, 401 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.362(a)(2) (On-shift examination) to its Foidel Creek Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 05-03836) located in Routt County, Colorado. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit an alternative method of compliance for examining of dust control parameters. The petitioner proposes to have a certified person conduct the examination as required in 30 CFR 75.362(a)(2). The certified persons will have readily available to them pressure gauges and similar devices that are useful in conducting the examinations. The examinations will be conducted on the shift prior to the first production shift within three hours of the end of the shift by experienced personnel qualified to perform such examinations, and any potential hazards will be identified. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. 6. Twentymile Coal Company [Docket No. M-2006-014-C] Twentymile Coal Company, Gateway Center, Suite 1340, 401 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.1902(c) (Underground diesel fuel storage-general requirements) to its Foidel Creek Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 05-03836) located in Routt County, Colorado. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit the use of additional temporary underground diesel fuel storage areas. The petitioner proposes to utilize additional temporary underground diesel fuel storage areas, particularly, but not limited to, so that it can perform work in its tailgate such as removing belt structure, installing seals, and rock dusting. The petitioner states that the temporary fuel storage will be equipped with an automatic fire suppression system; a carbon monoxide sensor will be installed immediately downwind from the station which will be linked to the mine-wide atmospheric monitoring system; the temporary fuel storage area will be located in an area of the mine in a separate split of air from any active working sections; and the temporary fuel storage area will be vented to the return. The petitioner further states that the location of the storage area will have access to two separate and distinct escapeways, one of which contains intake air and will be either in the entry where the fuel storage area is located, or one crosscut inby or outby the area through an open crosscut, a man-door, or equipment door. The petitioner has listed additional specific procedures in this petition that will be followed when the proposed alternative method is implemented. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. 7. Twentymile Coal Company [Docket No. M-2006-015-C] Twentymile Coal Company, Gateway Center, Suite 1340, 401 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.324 (Intentional changes in the ventilation system) to its Foidel Creek Mine (MSHA I.D. No. 05-03836) located in Routt County, Colorado. The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit the temporary reversal of the air in the belt entry during non-production work in the belt entry, or because of the necessity of emergency access for belt breakage, coal spillage, or roof conditions that require access without having to remove persons from the mine or de-energize power for the affected area. The petitioner has listed specific procedures in this petition that will be followed when the proposed alternative method is implemented. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of protection as the existing standard. Request for Comments Persons interested in these petitions are encouraged to submit comments via E-mail: *zzMSHA-Comments@dol.gov* ; Fax:

(202)693-9441; or Regular Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, Virginia 22209. All comments must be postmarked or received in that office on or before June 16, 2006. Copies of these petitions are available for inspection at that address. Dated at Arlington, Virginia this 10th day of May 2006. Patricia W. Silvey, Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. [FR Doc. E6-7469 Filed 5-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-43-P NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION Senior Executive Service; Performance Review Board; Members AGENCY: National Capital Planning Commission. ACTION: Notice of Members of Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board. SUMMARY: Section 4314(c) of Title 5, U.S.C. (as amended by the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978) requires each agency to establish, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management, one or more Performance Review Boards

(PRB)to review, evaluate and make a final recommendation on performance appraisals assigned to individual members of the agency's Senior Executive Service. The PRB established for the National Capital Planning Commission also makes recommendations to the agency head regarding SES performance awards, rank awards and bonuses. Section 4314(c)(4) requires that notice of appointment of Performance Review Board members be published in the **Federal Register** . The following persons have been appointed to serve as members of the Performance Review Board for the National Capital Planning Commission: Kent E. Baum, Jill Crumpacker, Patricia E. Gallagher, John Lennon, Lawrence Roffee, and Charles H. Schneider from May 11, 2006 to May 11, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Phyllis A. Vessels, Human Resources Specialist, National Capital Planning Commission, 401 Ninth Street, NW., Suite 500 North, Washington, DC 20004,

(202)482-7217. Dated: May 10, 2006. Barry S. Socks, Chief Operating Officer. [FR Doc. E6-7493 Filed 5-16-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7520-01-P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Oversight Council for the International Arctic Research Center; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), the National Science Foundation announces the following meeting: *Name:* Oversight Council for the International Arctic Research Center, #9535. *Date/Time:* June 5, 2006, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. *Place:* National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 740, Arlington, VA 22230, with participation by teleconference. *Type of Meeting:* Closed. *Contact Persons:* Dr. Neil Swanberg, Program Director, Arctic System Science Program, Room 740 S, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230.

(703)292-8029. *Purpose of Meeting:* To provide advice and recommendations concerning a cooperative agreement between the National Science Foundation and the International Arctic Research Center. *Agenda:* To evaluate and provide advice on an annual research plan submitted to the Arctic Science Section as part of a continuing cooperative agreement for the support of the center. *Reason for Closing:* The annual operating plan being reviewed includes information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including technical information; financial data, such as salaries; and personal information concerning individuals associated with the proposals. These matters are exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c),

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(6)of the Government in the Sunshine Act. Dated: May 12, 2006. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 06-4598 Filed 5-16-06; 8:45 am]

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