95-7478. Scott Paper Co., Oconto Falls, WI; Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 58 (Monday, March 27, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 15792]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-7478]



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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
[TA-W-30,542]


Scott Paper Co., Oconto Falls, WI; Notice of Negative 
Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration

    By an application dated February 21, 1995, a group of former 
workers requested administrative reconsideration of the subject 
petition for trade adjustment assistance. The denial notice will soon 
be published in the Federal Register.
    Pursuant to 29 CFR 90.18(c) reconsideration may be granted under 
the following circumstances:
    (1) If it appears on the basis of facts not previously considered 
that the determination complained of was erroneous;
    (2) if it appears that the determination complained of was based on 
a mistake in the determination of facts not previously considered; or
    (3) if in the opinion of the Certifying Officer, a 
misinterpretation of facts or of the law justified reconsideration of 
the decision.
    The findings show that the subject plant produced paper towels.
    The former workers submitted documentation that Scott Paper is a 
world-wide company and is increasing its capacity for paper products in 
Mexico and recently completed a deal to produce paper products in 
China.
    The Department's denial was based on the fact that U.S. imports of 
sanitary paper products were negligible (less than one percent of U.S. 
shipments) in the last three years through 1994.
    The findings show the worker separations at Scott Paper's Oconto 
Falls facility were the result of a production transfer to other 
domestic corporate facilities to realize freight advantages and be 
closer to geographic market demand.
    The Department would entertain a new petition when there is 
evidence of increased imports of paper towels.

Conclusion

    After review of the application and investigative findings, I 
conclude that there has been no error or misinterpretation of the law 
or of the facts which would justify reconsideration of the Department 
of Labor's prior decision. Accordingly, the application is denied.

    Signed at Washington, DC, this 16th day of March 1995.
Victor J. Trunzo,
Program Manager, Policy and Reemployment Services, Office of Trade 
Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 95-7478 Filed 3-24-95; 8:45 am]
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