2020-21711. 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 August 1, 2020 through August 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 supplied 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)); ORStart Printed Page 61992

    (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
    95,331AFederal Mogul Powertrain, LLC, Tenneco IncLake City, MNOctober 25, 2018.
    95,336Appvion Operations, Inc., Appvion Holding Corp., Adecco, Advantage Resource GroupRoaring Spring, PAOctober 29, 2018.
    95,714Symbeo, Inc., CorVel CorporationPortland, ORFebruary 20, 2019.
    96,055Paccar Winch, Inc., Paccar, Inc., Adecco StaffingBroken Arrow, OKJuly 14, 2019.
    96,064Textron Aviation Inc., Textron, Advanced Technology Innovation, PDS Tech, Synergy Services, etc.Wichita, KSJuly 15, 2019.
    96,072Phelps Dodge Industries, Inc., Rod & Refining Division, Freeport Minerals CorporationNorwich, CTJuly 21, 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
    95,331Federal-Mogul TP Liners, Inc., TPR America, Inc., Federal Mogul Powertrain, LLCLake City, MNAugust 25, 2018.
    95,334Investors Bank, Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering DepartmentIselin, NJOctober 28, 2018.
    95,375Henkel Corporation, Henkel Airflow Unit, Agile OneChanhassen, MNNovember 13, 2018.
    95,376Jotun Paints, Inc., Aerotek, Express EmploymentBelle Chasse, LANovember 13, 2018.
    95,418SAP America, Inc., Data Center, SAP Product Engineering, 1F Technology, 23k Studios, etcNewtown Square, PANovember 24, 2018.
    95,459Fleetwood Industries, Inc., Fleetwood Acquisition CorpShoemakersville, PADecember 6, 2018.
    95,666Associated Spring, Barnes Group Inc., Vaco Bridgewater, Career ConceptsCorry, PAFebruary 6, 2019.
    95,679GE Drives and Controls, Inc., Gas Power Division, General Electric CompanySalem, VASeptember 5, 2020.
    95,679ASterling Health Consulting & Practice Management, GE Drives and Controls, Inc., Gas Power Division, General Electric CompanySalem, VAFebruary 11, 2019.
    95,866Change Healthcare Solutions, LLC, Change Healthcare Technologies, Change Healthcare, Cognizant, Innova, etcNashville, TNApril 2, 2019.
    95,866AChange Healthcare Solutions, LLC, Change Healthcare Technologies, Change Healthcare, Cognizant, Innova, etcNashville, TNApril 2, 2019.
    95,876Novares US, LLC, Novares, Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Group, AMBP DivisionLivonia, MIApril 7, 2019.
    95,9299380-3955 Quebec Inc., E2IP TECHNOLOGIES USA, TECHNOLOGIES E2IP, E219 TECHNOLOGIES, etcBigfork, MNMay 21, 2019.
    95,989Capgemini America, Inc., Capgemini North America, Cloud Infrastructure Services Division (INFRA)Burbank, CAJune 15, 2019.
    95,994Seagate Technology, Research & Development, Pilot Line, Manpower, Accounting Principals, etcShakopee, MNJune 16, 2019.
    95,996Georgica Pine Clothiers, LLC, Sea Island Clothiers, BAPA Enterprises, Atrium Staffing, Michael Page, etcBrooklyn, NYJune 17, 2019.
    95,999TouchSensor Technologies, LLC, Methode Electronics, Advanced Resources, Strategic Labor SolutionsWheaton, ILJune 17, 2019.
    96,001ACProducts, Inc., Cabinetworks GroupMt. Union, PAJune 18, 2019.
    96,002The Homer Laughlin China CompanyNewell, WVJune 19, 2019.
    96,004Allianz Global Risks US Insurance Company, N.A., Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, Operations Unit, etcO'Fallon, MOJune 19, 2019.
    96,011Truck-Lite Co., LLC, Clarience Technologies, AdeccoFalconer, NYMay 28, 2019.
    96,015Conversant, Mobile Engineering Service Group, Alliance Data Systems, Publicis GroupeSan Francisco, CAJune 26, 2019.
    96,021Dayco Products, LLC, Spring Production — Roseville, Kelly ServicesRoseville, MIJune 29, 2019.
    96,024Winoa USA, Inc.Bedford, VAJune 29, 2019.
    96,033Safran Cabin Bellingham, Inc., Safran Cabin, Inc., AdeccoBellingham, WAJuly 1, 2019.
    96,040Meggitt-Oregon Inc., Airframe Systems, Meggitt-USA, Acara, Accounttemps Aerotek, Belcan, etcMcMinnville, ORJuly 6, 2019.
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    96,045Triumph Aerostructures, Marshall Street Facility, Triumph Aerospace Structures, Triumph GroupGrand Prairie, TXJune 18, 2020.
    96,065NTT Data Services, LLC, Service Desk Support, Next Level Business Services Inc., Randstad USALincoln, NEJuly 16, 2019.
    96,065ANTT Data Services, LLC, Service Desk Support, Next Level Business Services Inc., Randstad USABowling Green, KYJuly 16, 2019.
    96,066Akebono Brake Corporation, Clarksville Plant, Akebono Brake Industry, Randstad Staffing, Aerotek, etcClarksville, TNJuly 17, 2019.
    96,082SEG Automotive North America LLC, SEG Automotive Germany GmbHNovi, MIJuly 22, 2019.
    96,088Kerotest Manufacturing Corporation, Kerotest Industries Division, Kerotest Industries, IncPittsburgh, PAJuly 22, 2019.
    96,095HF Rubber Machinery Inc., AerotekTopeka, KSJuly 24, 2019.
    96,113McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc., Oshkosh, Atlantic Labor Solutions, L&T Technology Services, etcDodge Center, MNJuly 29, 2019.
    96,115A&H Sportswear Company IncStockertown, PAJuly 30, 2019.
    96,126NMG LLCNorfolk, NEAugust 5, 2019.
    96,129Molnlycke, ResourceMFG, Adecco Employment Services, Aerotek, IncIndianapolis, INAugust 10, 2019.
    96,130Lands' End, Inc., Information Technology, Systems Operation & Help Desk, Apex Systems, etcDodgeville, WIAugust 10, 2019.
    96,142Libbey Glass, Libbey Inc., Jean Simpson IncShreveport, LAAugust 17, 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
    95,632Mitec Powertrain, Inc., Mitec Automotive, Inc., Phoenix Staffing LimitedFindlay, OHJanuary 30, 2019.
    95,901Larco, IncCrossett, ARApril 27, 2019.
    96,033ASafran Cabin Materials, LLC, Safran Cabin, Inc., AdeccoNewport, WAJuly 1, 2019.
    96,033BSafran Cabin Materials, LLC, Safran Cabin, Inc., AdeccoMarysville, WAJuly 1, 2019.
    96,033CSafran Cabin, Inc., Advanced Composites Division, Adecco, Terra Staffing GroupMarysville, WAJuly 1, 2019.
    96,063Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, Flat Rolled Products DivisionSpokane Valley, WAJuly 8, 2019.
    96,063AKaiser Alutek Inc., Aerotek, Labor Finders (LF Staffing), ManpowerSpokane Valley, WAJuly 8, 2019.
    96,083AIM Group USA, Inc., Sekisui Aerospace DivisionAuburn, WAJuly 22, 2019.
    96,083AAIM Group USA, Inc., Sekisui Aerospace DivisionRenton, WAJuly 22, 2019.
    96,083BAIM Group USA, Inc., Sekisui Aerospace DivisionSumner, WAJuly 22, 2019.
    96,122Ran-Tech Engineering & Aerospace, Inc., Terra Staffing, AerotekClackamas, ORAugust 5, 2019.

    The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of Section 222(b) (downstream producer 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
    95,860PanelArtz, Inc., E. Roko Distributors, IncKent, WAMarch 31, 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
    95,943Brentwood Acquisition Corp., Woodcraft Industries, Inc., Express Employment ProfessionalsMolalla, ORApril 17, 2019.
    95,960Western Cabinets Inc., Woodmont Cabinetry, Link Staffing Services Corp., Johnston's Service, etcDallas, TXApril 17, 2019.
    95,962Hi-Lo Industries, Inc., Bridgewood Cabinetry, Axcet HR SolutionsChanute, KSApril 17, 2019.
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    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
    95,521Frank's International, LLC, Gulf of Mexico, Frank's International N.V., Spherion Staffing, etcLafayette, LA.
    95,681Elster American Meter Company, Research and Development Engineering, Smart Energy, Honeywell InternationalNebraska City, NE.
    95,719Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation, Meggitt-USA, IncAkron, OH.
    95,994ASeagate Technology, Manpower, Accounting Principals, Experis, Global Technical Talent, etcBloomington, MN.

    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.

    TA-W No.Subject firmLocationImpact date
    95,367Flambeau River Papers, Flambeau River Biofuel CompanyPark Falls, WI
    95,515IPSCO Tubulars (KY) LLC, IPSCO Tubulars Inc., Tenaris S.A., Resource Manufacturing, etcCatoosa, OK
    95,517Buchanan Minerals, LLC, Coronado Global Resources IncRaven, VA
    95,841Pier 1 Imports (U.S.) Inc., Pier 1 Imports IncLittle Rock, AR
    95,841APier 1 Imports (U.S.) Inc., Pier 1 Imports IncJonesboro, AR
    95,842Pier 1 Imports (U.S.) Inc., Pier 1 Imports IncKansas City, MO
    95,842APier 1 Imports (U.S.) Inc., Pier 1 Imports IncShawnee, KS
    95,842BPier 1 Imports (U.S.) Inc., Pier 1 Imports IncOlathe, KS
    95,846Denver Plastics NebraskaWahoo, NE
    95,861Philips Neuro, Philips NA LLC, Randstad, EnsunetEugene, OR
    95,874Paramount Industrial Companies, Inc., ECN StaffingNorfolk, VA
    95,917United States Steel Corporation, Minnesota Ore Operations, G4S Secure Solutions and Cleaning SpecialistKeewatin, MN
    95,930Halliburton Energy Services Inc., Halliburton Company, Human Resources Service CenterDuncan, OK
    95,955Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc., Gerdau Ameristeel, BARR, Rumpca, G4S, First Class Mill, Wal-Zon, IMS, etcSaint Paul, MN
    95,992Nortech Graphics Inc., Penmac, Synergy HRLead Hill, AR
    96,062Horizon Terra, Inc., idX Louisville, UFP Industries, Inc., idX CorporationJeffersonville, IN
    96,092Lear Corporation, Advanced Assembly, LLCColumbia City, IN

    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
    95,308Bucher & Christian Consulting, Inc., BCforwardAndover, MA
    95,702Galesburg Castings, IncGalesburg, IL
    95,921U.S. Bank, National Association, Enterprise Test Management Department, U.S. BancorpSt. Paul, MN
    96,070Pier 1 Imports, IncWarwick, RI
    96,111Associated SpringCorry, PA

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    TA-W No.Subject firmLocationImpact date
    96,146James CountsSurprise, AZ

    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
    95,715Visron Design, Inc., Delphi Technologies Services, Technical Center Rochester, etcWest Henrietta, NY
    95,746Mondelez Global LLCHanover Township, PA
    95,756Lufkin Industries, Oilfield — Buck Creek Division, Quinn Pumps, IncLufkin, TX
    95,814Dun & BradstreetTucson, AZ
    95,814ADun & BradstreetWaltham, MA
    95,953SAC Wireless, Nokia of America, Nokia, Nokia Solutions & Networks, Alcatel-Lucent USANaperville, IL
    96,029The Boeing Company, Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA)Seal Beach, CA
    96,030FTE Automotive, USA, Inc., Valeo USA, IncAuburn Hills, MI
    96,069NTT SecurityOmaha, NE
    96,147Pittsburgh Glass Works, LLC, Division of Vitro SAB DE C.V., Belcan Technical Services, Robert Half MgmtPittsburgh, PA
    96,147APittsburgh Glass Works, LLC, Division of Vitro SAB DE C.VRochester Hills, MI

    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
    95,956Halliburton Energy ServicesDuncan, OK

    I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the period of August 1, 2020 through August 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 16th day of September 2020.

    Hope D. Kinglock,

    Certifying Officer, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.

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    [FR Doc. 2020-21711 Filed 9-30-20; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
10/01/2020
Department:
Employment and Training Administration
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
2020-21711
Pages:
61991-61995 (5 pages)
PDF File:
2020-21711.pdf