In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273) the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance on July 13, 2001, applicable to workers of Allegheny Ludlum Steel, Leechburg, Pennsylvania. The notice was published in the Federal Register on August 6, 2001 (FR 66 41053).

At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are engaged in employment related to the production of cold rolled grain oriented electrical steel.

New findings show that there was a previous certification, TAW 34,929, issued on October 13, 1998, for workers of Allegheny Ludlum Steel, Leechburg, Pennsylvania who are engaged in employment related to the production of cold rolled grain oriented electrical steel. That certification expired October 13, 2000. To avoid an overlap in worker group coverage, this certification is being amended to change the impact date from A ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23527 Fri, Sep 21 2001 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23528

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273) the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance on July 16, 2001, applicable to workers of Allegheny Ludlum Steel, Brackenridge, Pennsylvania. The notice was published in the Federal Register on August 6, 2001 (FR 66 41053).

At the request of the State agency, the Department reviewed the certification for workers of the subject firm. The workers are engaged in employment related to the production of cold rolled grain oriented electrical steel.

New findings show that there was a previous certification, TAW 35,185, issued on November 20, 1998, for workers of Allegheny Ludlum Steel, Brackenridge, Pennsylvania who were engaged in employment related to the production of cold rolled grain oriented electrical steel. That certification expired November 20, 2000. To avoid an overlap in worker group coverage, this certification is being amended to change the impact d ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23528 Fri, Sep 21 2001 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23539

Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, an investigation was initiated on May 14, 2001, in response to a petition which was filed by the company on behalf of workers at Arc Mills Corporation, New York, New York.

The subject firm requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated.

Signed at Washington, DC, this 13th day of September 2001. Linda G. Poole,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. 0123539 Filed 92001; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 451030M ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23539 Fri, Sep 21 2001 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23537

Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, an investigation was initiated on February 12, 2001, in response to a worker petition which was filed on behalf of workers at Arrow Industries/Conagra, Carrollton, Texas.

During the full period of this investigation, no knowledgeable company official was located and no information became available regarding the potential eligibility of this worker group. Consequently further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated.

Signed in Washington, DC, this 5th day of September, 2001. Edward A. Tomchick,
Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 0123537 Filed 92001; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 451030M ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23537 Fri, Sep 21 2001 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23525

By application dated August 1, 2001, 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 July 9, 2001, and published in the Federal Register on July 26, 2001 (66 FR 39055).

Petitioner provides evidence that further survey is warranted regarding customer purchases of communications wire products. 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 5th day of September 2001. Edward A. Tomchick,
Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 0123525 Filed 92001; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 451030M ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23525 Fri, Sep 21 2001 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23529

By applications dated June 12, 2001, and June 17, 2001, the United Steelworkers of America, District 8, Local 1970 (USWA) and a former employee of the plant, 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 May 8, 2001, and was published in the Federal Register on May 23, 2001 (66 FR 28553).

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
misinterpretation of facts or of the law justified reconsideration of the decision.

The denial of ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23529 Fri, Sep 21 2001 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23532

Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, an investigation was initiated on June 25, 2001 in response to a worker petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at Senior Automotive, Bartlett, Illinois.

The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated.

Signed in Washington, DC, this 31st day of August, 2001. Edward A. Tomchick,
Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 0123532 Filed 92001; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 451030M ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23532 Fri, Sep 21 2001 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23531

In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents summaries of determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance for workers (TAW) issued during the period of August and September, 2001.

In order for an affirmative determination to be made and a certification of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance to be issued, each of the group eligibility requirements of section 222 of the Act must be met.
(1) That a significant number or proportion of the workers in the workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision thereof, have become totally or partially separated,
(2) That sales or production, or both, of the firm or subdivision have decreased absolutely, and
(3) That increases of imports of articles like or directly competitive with articles produced by the firm or appropriate subdivision have contributed importantly to the separations, or threat thereof, and to the absolute decline ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23531 Fri, Sep 21 2001 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23557 [[Page 48715]]
be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Employment and Training
Administration is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of collection of information for the Quantum Opportunity Program. 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. ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23557 Fri, Sep 21 2001 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23538

Pursuant to Title V of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 103182) concerning transitional adjustment assistance, hereinafter called (NAFTATAA), and in accordance with section 250(a), subchapter D, chapter 2, title II, of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2273), an investigation was initiated on May 18, 2001 in response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at American Lumber Company, Union City and Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn. Consequently,
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further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated.

Signed at Washington, DC, this 12th day of September 2001. Linda G. Poole,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. 0123538 Filed 92001; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 451030M ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23538 Fri, Sep 21 2001 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23534

Pursuant to Title V of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 103182) concerning transitional adjustment assistance, hereinafter called (NAFTATAA), and in accordance with section 250(a), Subchapter D, Chapter 2, Title II, of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2273), an investigation was initiated on August 14, 2001 in response to a petition filed on behalf of workers at Burlington Industries, Johnson City, Tennessee.

The petitioners requested that the petition for NAFTATAA be withdrawn. Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated.

Signed at Washington, DC, this 10th day of September, 2001. Linda G. Poole,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. 0123534 Filed 92001; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 451030M ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23534 Fri, Sep 21 2001 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23526

Petitions for transitional adjustment assistance under the North American Free Trade AgreementTransitional Adjustment Assistance Implementation Act (Pub. L. 103182), hereinafter called (NAFTATAA), have been filed with State Governors under Section 250(b)(1) of Subchapter D, Chapter 2, Title II, of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, are identified in the Appendix to this Notice. Upon notice from a Governor that a NAFTATAA petition has been received, the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance (DTAA), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Department of Labor (DOL), announces the filing of the petition and takes action pursuant to paragraphs (c) and (e) of section 250 of the Trade Act.

The purpose of the Governor's actions and the Labor Department's investigations are to determine whether the workers separated from employment on or after December 8, 1993 (date of enactment of Pub. L. 103182) are eligible to apply for NAFTATAA under Subchapter D of th ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23526 Fri, Sep 21 2001 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23530

By application dated June 17, 2001, a former employee requested administrative reconsideration of the Department's negative determination regarding eligibility to apply for North American Free Trade AgreementTransitional Adjustment Assistance (NAFTATAA), applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The denial notice was signed on May 14, 2001, and was published in the Federal Register on May 25, 2001 (66 FR 28928).

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 denial of NAFTATAA for workers engaged in activities related t ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23530 Fri, Sep 21 2001 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23535

Pursuant to Title V of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 103182) concerning transitional adjustment assistance, hereinafter called (NAFTATAA), and in accordance with section 250(a), Subchapter D, Chapter 2, Title II, of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2273), an investigation was initiated on July 30, 2001, in response to a petition filed on behalf of workers at OBG Manufacturing/Distribution Company, OshKosh B'Gosh, Inc., Albany, Kentucky.

An active certification covering the partitioning group of workers is already in effect (NAFTA04468A, as amended). Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated.

Signed at Washington, DC, this 4th day of September, 2001. Edward A. Tomchick,
Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 0123535 Filed 92001; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 451030M ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23535 Fri, Sep 21 2001 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23536

In accordance with Section 250(a), Subchapter D, Chapter 2, Title II, of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 USC 2273), the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for NAFTA Transitional Adjustment Assistance on April 3, 2001, applicable to workers of OBG Manufacturing Company, OshKosh B'Gosh, Inc., Liberty, Kentucky. The notice was published in the Federal Register on May 2, 2001 (66 FR 22008).

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

New information shows that worker separations occurred at the Albany, Kentucky facility of OBG Manufacturing Company, OshKosh B'Gosh, Inc. The workers are engaged in employment related to the production of children's apparel.

Accordingly, the Department is amending the certification to cover workers of OBG Manufacturing Company, OshKosh B'Gosh, Inc., Albany, Kentucky.

The intent of the Department's certification is to include all workers of OGB Manufac ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23536 Fri, Sep 21 2001 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23533

Pursuant to Title V of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 103182) concerning transitional adjustment assistance, hereinafter called (NAFTATAA), and in accordance with section 250(a), Subchapter D, Chapter 2, Title II, of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 USC 2273), an investigation was initiated on August 13, 2001 in response to a petition filed on behalf of workers at Phelps Dodge Magnet Wire Company, Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

An active certification (NAFTA 3292), valid until August 13, 2001, remained in effect throughout the period of possible coverage for the petitioners and the entire workforce at Phelps Dodge Magnet Wire Company. Consequently, further investigation in this case would serve no purpose, and the investigation has been terminated.

Signed at Washington, DC, this 10th day of September, 2001. Edward A. Tomchick,
Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 0123533 ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2001-09-21-01-23533 Fri, Sep 21 2001 11:00:00 GMT