95-6653. H & R Blocks, Forks, WA; Notice of Revised Determination on Reopening

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 52 (Friday, March 17, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 14452]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-6653]



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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
[TA-W-30,366]


H & R Blocks, Forks, WA; Notice of Revised Determination on 
Reopening

    On March 8, 1995, the Department, on its own motion, reopened its 
investigation for the former workers of the subject firm.
    The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination on 
November 22, 1994 for workers at the subject firm. The denial notice 
was published in the Federal Register on December 16, 1994 (59 FR 
65076).
    The findings show that H & R Blocks had reduced sales in 1993 
compared to 1992 and all workers were laid off on December 31, 1993. 
New findings show a late response indicating that the subject firm's 
sole customer had increased its reliance on imports in 1994 from 1993 
while decreasing its purchases from the subject firm.

Conclusion

    After careful consideration of the new facts obtained on reopening, 
it is concluded that increased imports of articles like or directly 
competitive with cedar shakes and shingles produced by the subject firm 
contributed importantly to the decline in sales and to the total or 
partial separation of workers at the subject firm. In accordance with 
the provisions of the Trade Act of 1974, I make the following revised 
determination:

    All former workers of H & R Blocks in Forks, Washington who 
became totally or partially separated from employment on or after 
September 20, 1993 are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance 
under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974.

    Signed at Washington, DC, this 8th day of March 1995.
Victor J. Trunzo,
Program Manager, Policy and Reemployment Services, Office of Trade 
Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 95-6653 Filed 3-16-95; 8:45 am]
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