2021-01933. Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance  

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    In accordance with the Section 223 (19 U.S.C. 2273) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2271, et seq.) (“Act”), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents summaries of determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance under Chapter 2 of the Act (“TAA”) for workers by (TA-W) number issued during the period of December 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. (This Notice primarily follows the language of the Trade Act. In some places however, changes such as the inclusion of subheadings, a reorganization of language, or “and,” “or,” or other words are added for clarification.)

    Section 222(a)—Workers of a Primary Firm

    In order for an affirmative determination to be made for workers of a primary firm and a certification issued regarding eligibility to apply for TAA, the group eligibility requirements under Section 222(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 2272(a)) must be met, as follows:

    (1) The first criterion (set forth in Section 222(a)(1) of the Act, 19 U.S.C. 2272(a)(1)) is that a significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm (or “such firm”) have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; AND (2(A) or 2(B) below)

    (2) The second criterion (set forth in Section 222(a)(2) of the Act, 19 U.S.C. 2272(a)(2)) may be satisfied by either (A) the Increased Imports Path, or (B) the Shift in Production or Services to a Foreign Country Path/Acquisition of Articles or Services from a Foreign Country Path, as follows:

    (A) Increased Imports Path

    (i) The sales or production, or both, of such firm, have decreased absolutely; AND (ii and iii below)

    (ii) (I) imports of articles or services like or directly competitive with articles produced or services supplied by such firm have increased; OR

    (II)(aa) imports of articles like or directly competitive with articles into which one or more component parts produced by such firm are directly incorporated, have increased; OR

    (II)(bb) imports of articles like or directly competitive with articles which are produced directly using the services Start Printed Page 7570supplied by such firm, have increased; OR

    (III) imports of articles directly incorporating one or more component parts produced outside the United States that are like or directly competitive with imports of articles incorporating one or more component parts produced by such firm have increased; AND

    (iii) the increase in imports described in clause (ii) contributed importantly to such workers' separation or threat of separation and to the decline in the sales or production of such firm; OR

    (B) Shift in Production or Services to a Foreign Country Path OR Acquisition of Articles or Services From a Foreign Country Path

    (i) (I) There has been a shift by such workers' firm to a foreign country in the production of articles or the supply of services like or directly competitive with articles which are produced or services which are supplied by such firm; OR

    (II) such workers' firm has acquired from a foreign country articles or services that are like or directly competitive with articles which are produced or services which are supplied by such firm; AND

    (ii) the shift described in clause (i)(I) or the acquisition of articles or services described in clause (i)(II) contributed importantly to such workers' separation or threat of separation.

    Section 222(b)—Adversely Affected Secondary Workers

    In order for an affirmative determination to be made for adversely affected secondary workers of a firm and a certification issued regarding eligibility to apply for TAA, the group eligibility requirements of Section 222(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 2272(b)) must be met, as follows:

    (1) A significant number or proportion of the workers in the workers' firm or an appropriate subdivision of the firm have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; AND

    (2) the workers' firm is a supplier or downstream producer to a firm that employed a group of workers who received a certification of eligibility under Section 222(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 2272(a)), and such supply or production is related to the article or service that was the basis for such certification (as defined in subsection 222(c)(3) and (4) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 2272(c)(3) and (4)); AND

    (3) either—

    (A) the workers' firm is a supplier and the component parts it supplied to the firm described in paragraph (2) accounted for at least 20 percent of the production or sales of the workers' firm; OR

    (B) a loss of business by the workers' firm with the firm described in paragraph (2) contributed importantly to the workers' separation or threat of separation determined under paragraph (1).

    Section 222(e)—Firms Identified by the International Trade Commission

    In order for an affirmative determination to be made for adversely affected workers in firms identified by the International Trade Commission and a certification issued regarding eligibility to apply for TAA, the group eligibility requirements of Section 222(e) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 2272(e)) must be met, by following criteria (1), (2), and (3) as follows:

    (1) The workers' firm is publicly identified by name by the International Trade Commission as a member of a domestic industry in an investigation resulting in—

    (A) an affirmative determination of serious injury or threat thereof under section 202(b)(1) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 2252(b)(1)); OR

    (B) an affirmative determination of market disruption or threat thereof under section 421(b)(1) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 2436(b)(1)); OR

    (C) an affirmative final determination of material injury or threat thereof under section 705(b)(1)(A) or 735(b)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b)(1)(A) and 1673d(b)(1)(A)); AND

    (2) the petition is filed during the 1-year period beginning on the date on which—

    (A) a summary of the report submitted to the President by the International Trade Commission under section 202(f)(1) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2252(f)(1)) with respect to the affirmative determination described in paragraph (1)(A) is published in the Federal Register under section 202(f)(3) (19 U.S.C. 2252(f)(3)); OR

    (B) notice of an affirmative determination described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1) is published in the Federal Register; AND

    (3) the workers have become totally or partially separated from the workers' firm within—

    (A) the 1-year period described in paragraph (2); OR

    (B) notwithstanding section 223(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 2273(b)), the 1-year period preceding the 1-year period described in paragraph (2).

    Affirmative Determinations for Trade Adjustment Assistance

    The following certifications have been issued. The date following the company name and location of each determination references the impact date for all workers of such determination.

    The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(a)(2)(A) (Increased Imports Path) of the Trade Act have been met.

    TA-W No.Subject firmLocationImpact date
    95,396TDY Industries, LLC, ATI Forged Products, Portland Operations, Allegheny TechnologiesPortland, INNovember 20, 2018.
    95,593Sakthi Automotive Group USA, Inc., Aerotek, Kelly Services, ICR Industrial Control Repair, AQLDetroit, MIJanuary 22, 2019.
    95,660Mount Vernon Mills, Inc., Alto, R.B. Pamplin, Express Staffing, Defender Staffing, Dycos, FlexicrewAlto, GAJanuary 13, 2019.
    95,660AMount Vernon Mills, Inc., Trion Mill division, Yarn Manufacturing, R.B. Pamplin CorporationTrion, GAJanuary 13, 2019.
    95,686Atlas Copco IAS LLC, Industrial Technique Business Area division, Atlas Copco North America, LLCAuburn Hills, MIFebruary 12, 2019.
    95,910U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc., Lone Star Tubular Operations, U.S. Steel CorporationLone Star, TXMay 4, 2019.
    96,038ArcelorMittal USA Indiana Harbor, ArcelorMittal USA, Superior Engineering, ABM Industry Groups, etcEast Chicago, INJuly 7, 2019.
    96,086Huntington Alloys Corporation, Special Metals Division, Kelly ServicesHuntington, WVJuly 23, 2019.
    96,091Somerset Operating Company, LLC (SOC), Riesling Power LLCBarker, NYJuly 23, 2019.
    96,544Phelps Dodge Industries, IncElizabeth, NJOctober 8, 2019.
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    96,600Kinyo Virginia/DYCVirginia Beach, VANovember 6, 2019.
    96,614Vishay Dale Electronics, LLCYankton, SDNovember 16, 2019.

    The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(a)(2)(B) (Shift in Production or Services to a Foreign Country Path or Acquisition of Articles or Services from a Foreign Country Path) of the Trade Act have been met.

    TA-W No.Subject firmLocationImpact date
    95,420Bed, Bath & Beyond, Inc., Corporate Headquarters, Financial Operations GroupUnion, NJNovember 21, 2018.
    95,592Prime Healthcare Services, Saint John Leavenworth, Saint John Hospital, etcLeavenworth, KSJanuary 22, 2019.
    95,697Quest Software Inc., Technical Development and Support Group, Quest Software US Holdings IncReston, VAFebruary 14, 2019.
    95,697AQuest Software Inc., Technical Development and Support Group, Quest Software US Holdings IncAliso Viejo, CAFebruary 14, 2019.
    95,742DSV Air & Sea Inc., IT SupportPortland, ORFebruary 26, 2019.
    95,752Manchester Tank & Equipment Company, Express EmploymentBedford, INFebruary 28, 2019.
    95,809FormFactor Beaverton, FormFactor, Inc., Finance DepartmentBeaverton, ORMarch 11, 2019.
    95,898Toppan Merrill, Capital Markets, Composition Services, Toppan Merrill USA Inc., etcSaint Paul, MNApril 22, 2019.
    95,976MEDNAX Services Inc., MEDNAX Inc., Revenue Cycle Management DivisionArlington, TXJune 9, 2019.
    96,032IDL Techniedge LLC, Stanley Black & DeckerKenilworth, NJJuly 1, 2019.
    96,042Chick Master Incubator Company, International Hatchery Holdings Group, TBG, Integrity Staffing, EmploytempsMedina, OHJuly 7, 2019.
    96,044PCC Structurals, Inc., Precision Castparts Corporation, Aerotek Staffing and Recruiting, PQNDTRedmond, ORJuly 7, 2019.
    96,077ASARCO, LLC, Hayden Smelter and Concentrator, Staff Matters LLC, Technical ProfessionalsHayden, AZJuly 22, 2019.
    96,106Veritas Technologies LLC, Backup Exec Organization, Global Support & Services Organization, EV.cloudLake Mary, FLJuly 27, 2019.
    96,108Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, Inc., Cargill, Inc., HireGenicsHazleton, PAJuly 28, 2019.
    96,112Columbus Mckinnon Corporation, Office TeamLisbon, OHJuly 29, 2019.
    96,112AColumbus Mckinnon Corporation, Luttrell Staffing GroupDamascus, VAJuly 29, 2019.
    96,123SECO/WARWICK Corporation, SECO/WARWICK SAMeadville, PAAugust 4, 2019.
    96,136Cooper-Standard Automotive, Kelly ServicesSurgoinsville, TNAugust 12, 2019.
    96,144Signify North America Corporation, Ranstad StaffingSalina, KSAugust 17, 2019.
    96,166US Tool Grinding, Inc., TalentForceFarmington, MOAugust 28, 2019.
    96,176Safran Cabin Sterling, Inc., Adecco Employment Services, Augmentation, IncSterling, VASeptember 2, 2019.
    96,300Collins AerospaceWindsor Locks, CTSeptember 21, 2020.
    96,305Foveon, Inc., Sigma Corporation of America, Research and Development DepartmentSan Jose, CASeptember 23, 2019.
    96,311ShopVac CorporationWilliamsport, PASeptember 24, 2019.
    96,401Eaton, Bussmann divisionEllisville, MOSeptember 25, 2019.
    96,501Joe Benbasset Inc.New York, NYSeptember 23, 2019.
    96,508Nokia of America CorporationMurray Hill, NJSeptember 25, 2020.
    96,523Philips North America LLC, Quality and RegulatoryNashville, TNOctober 5, 2019.
    96,560Pall CorporationLutherville Timonium, MDOctober 15, 2019.
    96,570Tenet Hospitals Limited, dba THOP Shared Services Facility, Finance & Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Procurement departments, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Tenet HEl Paso, TXOctober 22, 2019.
    96,570ATenet Hospitals Limited, dba THOP Memorial Campus, Finance & Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Procurement departments, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Tenet HealthcareEl Paso, TXOctober 22, 2019.
    96,570BTenet Hospitals Limited, dba THOP Sierra Campus, Finance & Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Procurement departments, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Tenet HealthcareEl Paso, TXOctober 22, 2019.
    96,570CTenet Hospitals Limited, dba THOP Transmountain Campus, Finance & Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Procurement departments, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Tenet HealthEl Paso, TXOctober 22, 2019.
    96,570DTenet Hospitals Limited, dba THOP East Campus, Finance & Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Procurement departments, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Tenet Healthcare CorporationEl Paso, TXOctober 22, 2019.
    96,576IAC Greencastle LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of International Automotive Components Group North America IncGreencastle, INOctober 27, 2019.
    96,584Hunter Douglas Fabrication Company, Cumberland divisionCumberland, MDOctober 30, 2019.
    96,591ABB, Inc, Industrial Connections and Solutions, LLCMorristown, TNNovember 4, 2019.
    96,592The Hall China CompanyEast Liverpool, OHNovember 5, 2019.
    96,608Methode Electronics, North American Automotive divisionCarthage, ILNovember 10, 2019.
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    96,613VHS San Antonio Partners, LLC dba Baptist Health Systems, Procurement Department, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Tenet Healthcare CorporationSan Antonio, TXNovember 16, 2019.
    96,617Hikari USA IncOrangeburg, SCNovember 17, 2019.
    96,620McKesson Corporation, Corporate FinanceIrving, TXNovember 19, 2019.
    96,623BuzziSpace IncHigh Point, NCNovember 20, 2019.
    96,628Acuity Brands Lighting Inc.Fishers, INNovember 25, 2019.
    96,629Buhler Versatile USA, IncWillmar, MNNovember 25, 2019.
    96,631Aisin World Corp of AmericaNorthville, MINovember 30, 2019.
    96,632JTEKT North America Corporation, JTEKT Automotive Texas, L.PEnnis, TXDecember 2, 2019.
    96,634Novares US Engine Components, Inc., Richland Center PlantRichland Center, WIDecember 3, 2019.
    96,637Ferro CorporationWashington, PAFebruary 21, 2021.
    96,640Acuity Brands Lighting, IPF (Indiana Production Facility)Crawfordsville, INDecember 4, 2019.

    The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(b) (supplier to a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA) of the Trade Act have been met.

    TA-W No.Subject firmLocationImpact date
    95,909Harsco Environmental, Koppel PlantKoppel, PAMay 4, 2019.
    96,124Astronics-PecoClackamas, ORAugust 5, 2019.
    96,180MAX Aerostructures, LLCWichita, KSSeptember 3, 2019.
    96,189LMI Aerospace, Inc., Sonaca, 411 Fountain LakesSt. Charles, MOSeptember 14, 2019.
    96,189ALMI Aerospace, Inc., d/b/a Leonard's Metal, Inc., Sonaca, 3030 Highway 94St. Charles, MOSeptember 14, 2019.

    The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(e) (firms identified by the International Trade Commission) of the Trade Act have been met.

    TA-W No.Subject firmLocationImpact date
    96,304Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc., Arcosa IncClinton, ILAugust 25, 2019.
    96,543Kimball Hospitality, Inc., Kimball Hospitality-JasperJasper, INApril 17, 2019.
    96,559Marmen Energy CoBrandon, SDAugust 25, 2019.
    96,594Pactiv LLCFranklin Park, ILSeptember 10, 2019.
    96,595Pactiv LLCBridgeview, ILSeptember 10, 2019.
    96,597Pactiv LLCBedford Park, ILSeptember 10, 2019.
    96,599Klockner Pentaplast of America IncBeaver, WVSeptember 10, 2019.
    96,601Ex-Tech Plastics, IncRichmond, ILSeptember 10, 2019.
    96,603D & W Fine Pack, LLCElk Grove Village, ILSeptember 10, 2019.
    96,606Broadwind Heavy Fabrications, ABI division Broadwind EnergyAbilene, TXAugust 25, 2019.
    96,607Pactiv Packaging IncMineral Wells, WVSeptember 10, 2019.

    Negative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance

    In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the eligibility criteria for TAA have not been met for the reasons specified.

    The investigation revealed that the criteria under paragraphs (a)(2)(A)(i) (decline in sales or production, or both), or (a)(2)(B) (shift in production or services to a foreign country or acquisition of articles or services from a foreign country), (b)(2) (supplier to a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA or downstream producer to a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA), and (e) (International Trade Commission) of section 222 have not been met.

    TA-W No.Subject firmLocationImpact date
    95,516Cameron Manufacturing & Design, Express Employment, Innovation Professional PlacementHorseheads, NY

    The investigation revealed that the criteria under paragraphs (a)(2)(A) (increased imports), (a)(2)(B) (shift in production or services to a foreign country or acquisition of articles or services from a foreign country), (b)(2) (supplier to a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA or downstream producer to a firm whose workers are certified eligible to apply for TAA), and (e) (International Trade Commission) of section 222 have not been met.Start Printed Page 7573

    TA-W No.Subject firmLocationImpact date
    95,033Shelton Turnbull PrintersEugene, OR
    95,278Transim Technology Corporation, Arrow Electronics, IncPortland, OR
    95,601Timken SMO LLC, Timken, Penmac StaffingFort Scott, KS
    95,671Event Solutions International Inc., Motus OneTroy, MI
    95,672VersaLogic Corp., Protingent, Boly Welch, AZADTualatin, OR
    95,828PetrosmithAbilene, TX
    95,857WTX Oilfield Services, LLCSan Angelo, TX
    95,872Noah Horn Well Drilling IncVansant, VA
    95,985Liberty Oilfield Services, Liberty Oilfield Services, LLCHenderson, CO
    96,037Rolls-Royce Crosspointe LLC, BroadspirePrince George, VA
    96,067Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., Store #244Providence, RI
    96,157Ultra-Premium Services, LLC, Maverick Tube Corporation, Tenaris S.A, Adecco Employment Service DeptBrookfield, OH
    96,615Alpha Surgical IncNorth Providence, RINovember 16, 2019.
    96,626Davol Inc., Business HeadquartersWarwick, RINovember 23, 2019.

    Determinations Terminating Investigations of Petitions for Trade Adjustment Assistance

    After notice of the petitions was published in the Federal Register and on the Department's website, as required by Section 221 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 2271), the Department initiated investigations of these petitions.

    The following determinations terminating investigations were issued because the petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn.

    TA-W No.Subject firmLocationImpact date
    96,616Vanguard Home Medical EquipmentWarwick, RINovember 16, 2019.
    96,625Bettering BuildersSoddy Daisy, TNNovember 23, 2019.

    The following determinations terminating investigations were issued because the worker group on whose behalf the petition was filed is covered under an existing certification.

    TA-W No.Subject firmLocationImpact date
    96,05722nd Century Technologies and Noble Tek, The Boeing Company, Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA)Saint Louis, MO

    The following determinations terminating investigations were issued because the petitioning group of workers is covered by an earlier petition that is the subject of an ongoing investigation for which a determination has not yet been issued.

    TA-W No.Subject firmLocationImpact date
    96,551Foveon IncorporatedSan Jose, CAOctober 9, 2019.
    96,561EatonEllisville, MOOctober 16, 2019.
    96,630ASCO Power TechnologiesIndependence, OHNovember 30, 2019.
    96,655United States Steel CorporationEcorse, MIDecember 23, 2019.

    I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the period of December 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. These determinations are available on the Department's website https://www.doleta.gov/​tradeact/​petitioners/​taa_​search_​form.cfm under the searchable listing determinations or by calling the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance toll free at 888-365-6822.

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    Signed at Washington, DC, this 11th day of January 2021.

    Hope D. Kinglock,

    Certifying Officer, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.

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    [FR Doc. 2021-01933 Filed 1-28-21; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
01/29/2021
Department:
Employment and Training Administration
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
2021-01933
Pages:
7569-7573 (5 pages)
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