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Proposed Information Collection Request of the ETA 581, Contribution Operations Report; Extension Without Change

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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 collection 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.

A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addressee section of this notice or by accessing: http://www.doleta.gov/OMBCN/ OMBContro

Hasbro, Inc., Hasbro Managerial Services, Inc., East Longmeadow, MA; Amended Certification Regarding Eligibility To

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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 21, 2008, applicable to workers of Hasbro, Inc., East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. The notice was published in the Federal Register on March 7, 2008 (73 FR 12466).

At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers were engaged in the production of board games and puzzles.

New information shows that workers separated from employment at the subject firm had their wages reported under two separate unemployment insurance (UI) tax accounts Hasbro, Inc. and Hasbro Managerial Services, Inc.

Accordingly, the Department is amending this certification to properly reflect this matter.

The intent of the Department's cer

Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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 (TAW) number and alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) by (TAW) number issued during the period of May 27 through May 30, 2008.

In order for an affirmative determination to be made for workers of a primary firm and a certification issued regarding eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance, 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 ab

Investigations Regarding Certifications of Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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

Intel Corporation Fab 23 Colorado Springs, CO; Notice of Negative Determination on Remand

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On March 24, 2008, the U.S. Court of International Trade (USCIT) granted the Department of Labor's request for voluntary remand to conduct further investigation in Former Employees of Intel Corporation v. U.S. Secretary of Labor, Court No. 0700420.

On May 30, 2007, an official of Intel Corporation, Fab 23, Colorado Springs, Colorado (subject firm) filed a petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) on behalf of workers and former workers of the subject firm. The subject firm official stated that the subject firm produced ``WiFi products'' for Intel Corporation (Intel) and communication microprocessors for a company that replaced purchases from the subject firm with products manufactured by a Taiwanese company. The official further stated in the petition that ``As a result of the production of these two product lines going overseas, Fab 23 no longer has product to build and will be ceasing production on August 4, 2007.'' AR 23.

The

GAF Materials Corporation, Quakertown, PA; Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

By application dated May 5, 2008, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 1 requested administrative reconsideration of the Department's negative determination regarding eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA), applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The denial notice was signed on March 26, 2008 and published in the Federal Register on April 11, 2008 (73 FR 19900).

Pursuant to 29 CFR 90.18(c) reconsideration may be granted under the following circumstances:
(1) If it appears on the basis of facts not previously considered that the determination complained of was erroneous;
(2) If it appears that the determination complained of was based on a mistake in the determination of facts not previously considered; or (3) If in the opinion of the Certifying Officer, a mis
interpretation of facts or of the law justified reconsideration of the decision.

The initi

Teva Neuroscience, Inc., Global Clinical Professional Resources Group, Horsham, PA; Notice of Negative Determination

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

By application dated May 26, 2008, a petitioner requested administrative reconsideration of the Department's negative determination regarding eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The denial notice was signed on May 9, 2008 and published in the Federal Register on May 22, 2008 (73 FR 29783).

The negative TAA determination issued by the Department for workers of Teva Neuroscience, Inc., Global Clinical Professional R

Edwards Vacuum, Inc., Wilmington, MA; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

By application dated April 23, 2008, a company official requested administrative reconsideration of the Department's negative determination regarding eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The denial notice was signed on March 31, 2008 and published in the Federal Register on April 17, 2008 (73 FR 20954).

In the request for reconsideration, the company official provided new information regarding production at the subject facility. The company official stated that workers of the subject facility produce remanufactured vacuum pumps for retail.

Based on the information provided by the company official, the Department determined that workers of the subject firm were engaged in the production of remanufactured vacuum pumps. The investigation also revealed that the subject firm has begun shifting production of remanufactured vacuum pumps to Mexico and that this shift contributed to the layoffs at the subject

Capelsie, Inc., Troy, NC; Notice of Termination of Investigation

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on May 9, 2008 in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of Capelsie, Incorporated, Troy, North Carolina.

The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated.

Signed in Washington, DC, this 3rd day of June 2008. Linda G. Poole,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E813408 Filed 61308; 8:45 am]
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Contact Systems, Inc. Danbury, CT; Notice of Termination of Investigation

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on May 8, 2008 in response to a worker petition filed a company official on behalf of workers at Contact Systems, Inc., Danbury, Connecticut.

The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated.

Signed at Washington, DC this 4th day of June, 2008. Richard Church,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E813407 Filed 61308; 8:45 am]
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Port of Port Angeles, Port Angeles, WA; Notice of Termination of Investigation

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on May 30,
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2008 in response to a petition filed on behalf of workers of Port of Port Angeles, Port Angeles, Washington.

The petition regarding the investigation has been deemed invalid. The petition was signed by two dislocated workers. A petition filed by workers requires three signatures. Consequently, the investigation has been terminated.

Signed at Washington, DC this 3rd day of June 2008. Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E813399 Filed 61308; 8:45 am]
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