Glass Works WV, L.L.C. Weston, WV; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration [Notices] [03/08/2002]
Glass Works WV, L.L.C. Weston, WV; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration [03/08/2002]
Volume 67, Number 46, Page 10768-10769
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
[TA-W-39,205]
Glass Works WV, L.L.C. Weston, WV; Notice of Revised
Determination on Reconsideration
By application of December 14, 2001, the United Steel Workers of
America, Local 162 S requested administrative reconsideration regarding
the Department's Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply
for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to the workers of the
subject firm.
[[Page 10769]]
The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination,
based on the finding that imports of mouth-blown glass tableware did
not contribute importantly to worker separations at the subject plant.
The denial notice was signed on November 9, 2001 and published in the
Federal Register on November 30, 2001 (66 FR 59817).
The applicant on reconsideration provided additional information
including an indication that the company was approved eligible for
assistance under the U.S. Department of Commerce, Trade Adjustment
Assistance for firms program.
An examination of additional documentation furnished by the U.S.
Department of Commerce shows that customers increased their import
purchases of glass tableware, while decreasing their purchases from the
subject plant during the relevant period. Therefore, criterion (3) of
the worker group eligibility requirements of section 222 of the Trade
Act of 1974, as amended, is met.
Conclusion
After careful consideration of the new facts obtained on
reconsideration, it is concluded that increased imports of mouth-blown
glass tableware, contributed importantly to the decline in production
and to the total or partial separation of workers at Glass Works WV,
LLC, Weston, West Virginia. In accordance with the provisions of the
Act, I make the following revised determination:
Workers of Glass Works WV, L.L.C., Weston, West Virginia, who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or after
September 20, 2000 through two years from the date of this
certification, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under
Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974.
Signed in Washington, DC this 20th day of February 2002.
Edward A. Tomchick,
Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 02-5585 Filed 3-7-02; 8:45 am]
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