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Rules of Procedure

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Labor (DOL or Department) is issuing this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to update the regulations providing for appeals before the Employees' Compensation Appeals Board (Board). The Board has jurisdiction over appeals arising under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA). 5 U.S.C. 8149. Over the fortysix years since the last major revisions to the Board's procedural regulations, several aspects of the current rules have become outdated by case law precedent or technological advances. These proposed revisions will provide updated rules and guidance to all federal employees who seek to appeal from the decisions of the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) under FECA.

Dan River, Inc., 1325 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York; Including Employees in Support of Dan River, Inc.,

Fri, Jun 20 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 Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance on July 13, 2007, applicable to workers of Dan River, Inc., 1325 Avenue of The Americas, New York, New York. The notice was published in the Federal Register on June 3, 2008 (73 FR 31716). The certification was amended on May 27, 2008 to include an employee of the subject firm operating out of Randolph, New Jersey. The notice was published in the Federal Register on June 3, 2008 (73 FR 31713).

At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm.

New information shows that worker separations have occurred involving employees in support of and under the control of the New York, New York facility of Dan River, Inc., 1325 Avenue of The

Heatcraft Refrigeration, a Subsidiary of Lennox International, Including On-Site Leased Workers From Spherion and

Fri, Jun 20 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 April 17, 2008, applicable to workers of Heatcraft Refrigeration, a subsidiary of Lennox International, including onsite leased workers from Spherion, Danville, Illinois. The notice was published in the Federal Register on May 2, 2008 (73 FR 24318).

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 commercial refrigeration and HVAC equipment.

New information shows that leased workers from Trillium Staffing were employed onsite at the Danville, Illinois location of Heatcraft Refrigeration, a subsidiary of Lennox International. The Department has determined that these workers were sufficient

Quebecor World Northeast Graphics, Inc., Including On-Site Leased Workers From Ahead Human Resources and Sun Chemical

Fri, Jun 20 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 May 16, 2008, applicable to workers of Quebecor World Northeast Graphics, Inc., including onsite temporary workers from Ahead Human Resources, North Haven, Connecticut. The notice was published in the Federal Register on May 29, 2008 (73 FR 30977).

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 general commercial printed products.

New information shows that worker separations have occurred involving employees of Sun Chemical Company employed onsite at the North Haven, Connecticut location of Quebecor World Northeast Graphics, Inc. The Sun Chemical workers produced the ink used in the p

O'Bryan Brothers, Inc., Including On-Site Leased Workers of Grapevine Staffing LLC, Leon, IA; Amended Notice of

Fri, Jun 20 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 Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration on May 16, 2007. The notice was published in the Federal Register on May 24, 2007 (72 FR 29183). [[Page 35155]]

At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration for workers of the subject firm. The workers performed sewing functions and the production of marker patterns.

New information shows that leased workers of Grapevine Staffing LLC were employed onsite at the Leon, Iowa location of O'Bryan Brothers, Inc. The Department has determined that these workers were sufficiently under the control of O'Bryan Brothers, Inc. to be considered leased workers.

Based on these findings, the Department is amending this certification to include leased workers of Grapevine Staffing LLC working onsite at

Notice of Availability of Funds and Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA) Under the Employment and Training

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

ETA announces the availability of approximately $10 million in grant funds under the TBL Initiative to be awarded through a competitive process. The purpose of the Initiative is to expand access to training resulting in an increased number of workers trained, particularly in highgrowth, highdemand occupations, and to meet the needs of industry for skilled employees.

This SGA is designed to expand the vital role of TBL in helping workers quickly acquire the training and skills they need to be successful in today's global economy, and thereby increase the nation's economic competitiveness and growth. Desired outcomes include an increased amount of workforce training available online and/or enhanced with TBL, and an increased number of people trained in highgrowth jobs through the use of TBL methods.

Funds will be awarded to public, private forprofit, and private nonprofit organizations, including educational institutions and registered apprenticeship sponsors. Partnership with the publicly

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

Fri, Jun 20 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 June 2 through June 6, 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

Fri, Jun 20 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 be

JP Morgan Chase & Co., JP Morgan Asset Management Fiduciary Administration--Court Accounting, Troy, MI; Notice of

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

By application dated June 6, 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 13, 2008 and published in the Federal Register on May 29, 2008 (73 FR 30978).

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 negative TAA determination issued by the Department for workers of JP Morgan Chase & Co., JP Morgan Asset Management, Fid

Grapevine Staffing, LLC, Workers On-Site at O'Bryan Brothers Incorporated, Leon, IA; Notice of Termination of

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on June 5, 2008, in response to a petition filed by a State agency representative on behalf of workers of Grapevine Staffing, LLC, working onsite at O'Bryan Brothers Incorporated, Leon, Iowa.

The petitioning worker group is covered by a certification of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance and alternative trade adjustment assistance under amended petition number TAW61,265, which does not expire until May 16, 2009.

Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose and the investigation has been terminated.

Signed at Washington, DC, this 13th day of June 2008. Linda G. Poole,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E813971 Filed 61908; 8:45 am]
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Greene Plastics Corporation, Hope Valley, RI; Notice of Termination of Investigation

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on May 21, 2008 in response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers of Greene Plastics Corporation, Hope Valley, Rhode Island.

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

Signed in Washington, DC, this 9th day of June 2008. Linda G. Poole,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E813979 Filed 61908; 8:45 am]
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[TA-W-63,463

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Sun Chemical Company, North Haven, CT; Notice of Termination of Investigation

Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, an investigation was initiated on June 3, 2008, in response to a worker petition filed by a state workforce official on behalf of workers of Sun Chemical Company employed onsite at the North Haven, Connecticut location of Quebecor World Northeast Graphics, Inc.

The petitioning group of workers is covered by an active certification, (TAW63,301) which expires on May 16, 2010.
Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated.

Signed at Washington, DC, this 11th day of June 2008. Richard Church,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. E813980 Filed 61908; 8:45 am]
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Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request

Fri, Jun 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

June 16, 2008.

The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation; including among other things a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained from the RegInfo.gov Web site at http:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain or by contacting Darrin King on 202 6934129 (this is not a tollfree number)/email: king.darrin@dol.gov.

Interested parties are encouraged to send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Ve