By letter of September 30, 2003, a petitioner 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 notice was signed on August 29, 2003. The notice was published in the Federal Register on September 17, 2003 (68 FR 54497).

The Department reviewed the request for reconsideration and has determined that the petitioner has provided additional information. Therefore, the Department will conduct further investigation to determine if the workers meet the eligibility requirements of the Trade Act of 1974.

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, grated.

Signed in Washington, DC this 14th day of November, 2003. Linda G. Poole,
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By letter of November 10, 2003, a petitioner 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 notice was signed on October 10, 2003. The notice was published in the Federal Register on November 6, 2003 (68 FR 62832).

The Department reviewed the request for reconsideration and has determined that the petitioner has provided additional information. Therefore, the Department will conduct further investigation to determine if the workers meet the eligibility requirements of the Trade Act of 1974.

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 21st day of November, 2003. Linda G. Poole,
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By letter of October 10, 2003, a petitioner 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 denial notice was signed on September 23 2003, and will
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soon be published in the Federal Register.

The Department reviewed the request for reconsideration and has determined that sales and production did decline in the relevant period, and therefore, a survey of subject firm customers is merited to establish whether imports contributed to layoffs in the petitioning worker group.

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 21st day of November, 2003. Linda G. Poole,
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By letter of October 16, 2003, a petitioner 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 notice was signed on September 24, 2003 and published in the Federal Register on November 6, 2003 (68 FR 62832).

The Department has reviewed the request for reconsideration and has determined that the petitioner has provided additional information. Therefore, the Department will conduct further investigation to determine if the workers meet the eligibility requirements of the Trade Act of 1974.

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 18th day of November, 2003. Linda G. Poole,
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By letter of November 17, 2003, a petitioner 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 notice was signed on October 21, 2003 and published in the Federal Register on November 6, 2003 (68 FR 62833).

The Department reviewed the request for reconsideration and has determined that the petitioner has provided additional information regarding an alleged shift of production to Mexico. Therefore, the Department will conduct further investigation to determine if the workers meet the eligibility requirements of the Trade Act of 1974. 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 2nd day of December, 2 ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2003-12-19-03-31305 Fri, Dec 19 2003 11:00:00 GMT http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2003-12-19-03-31300

By letter of June 27, 2003, a company official 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 denial notice was signed on May 5, 2003, and published in the Federal Register on May 19, 2003 (68 FR 27106).

The Department reviewed the request for reconsideration and has determined that the Department will conduct further surveys of customers provided by the company that were not indicated in the initial investigation.

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 21st day of November, 2003. Linda G. Poole,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. 0331300 Filed 121803; 8:45 am]
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By letter of July 3, 2003, a petitioner 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 denial notice was signed on June 10, 2003, and published in the Federal Register on June 19, 2003 (68 FR 36846).

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The Department reviewed the request for reconsideration and has determined that a survey of subject firm customers is merited to establish whether imports contributed to layoffs in the petitioning worker group.

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 21st day of November, 2003. Linda G. Poole,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. 0331301 Filed 121803; 8:45 am]
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