2019-18621. 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 July 1, 2019 through July 31, 2019. (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 Start Printed Page 45528eligibility 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
    94,587Ford Motor Company, Flat Rock Assembly Plant, Vehicle OperationsFlat Rock, MIMarch 4, 2018.
    94,685Alorica IncFredericksburg, VAApril 2, 2018.
    94,787HBD/Thermoid, Inc., HBD Industries, Inc., Jerman Personnel Services, IncElgin, SCMay 7, 2018.
    94,791ABB, Inc., Power Grids Transformers, ABB Cary, Pontoon Solutions, Securitas USA, etcSouth Boston, VAMay 8, 2018.
    94,817Arconic Inc., Arconic Technology Center, Apex Life Sciences, Inc., MBO Partners, etcNew Kensington, PAMay 16, 2018.
    94,844Unilin North America, LLC, Mohawk Industries, IncDanville, VAMay 23, 2018.
    94,887Gear Design and Manufacturing, Driveline Business Unit, American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings (AAM), etcNorth Charleston, SCJune 10, 2018.

    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
    94,449Stoneridge, American Contractors Group, Microtech Staffing, Kelly Services, etcCanton, MAJanuary 9, 2018.
    94,594New Holland Lingerie, LLC, Tegra LLCNew Holland, PAMarch 5, 2018.
    94,620Cotiviti USA, LLC, Information Technology Operations, Cotiviti Domestic Holdings, etcWilton, CTMarch 13, 2018.
    94,621Lumina Datamatic, Inc., Datamatics Global Services LTDPlymouth, MAMarch 13, 2018.
    94,637BET Information Systems Inc. D/B/A Survey.comPortland, ORMarch 15, 2018.
    94,638The TJX Companies, Inc., Corporate Technology Center, Bridge RoomNew Albany, OHMarch 15, 2018.
    94,659TTEC Healthcare Solutions, Inc., TTEC Holdings, IncMorrilton, ARMarch 25, 2018.
    94,669Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC, Gannett Technology, Gannett Co., Insight Global, Teksystems, Modis, etcMcLean, VAMarch 27, 2018.
    94,675Wells Fargo Equipment Finance (WFEF)—Early Stage Collections, Wells Fargo Commercial Capital (WFCC), Wells Fargo Bank N.AMacon, GAMarch 28, 2018.
    94,700Payless ShoeSource Worldwide, Inc., Human Resources Team, Payless, IncTopeka, KSApril 4, 2018.
    94,709Cardone Industries, Inc., Support Services Staff, 5501 Whitaker AvenuePhiladelphia, PAJuly 22, 2018.
    94,709ACardone Industries, Inc., Support Services Staff, 5660 Rising Sun AvenuePhiladelphia, PAApril 8, 2018.
    94,727HSN, Inc., IT Service Center/Helpdesk, QVC, IncSt. Petersburg, FLApril 11, 2018
    94,731State Street Corporation, USIS Client Operations Reporting Group, 1 Heritage DriveNorth Quincy, MAMarch 29, 2018.
    94,731AState Street Corporation, USIS Client Operations Reporting Group, 200 Newport AvenueNorth Quincy, MAMarch 29, 2018.
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    94,731BState Street Corporation, USIS Client Operations Reporting Group, 1776 Heritage DriveNorth Quincy, MAMarch 29, 2018.
    94,731CState Street Corporation, USIS Client Operations Reporting Group, 1200 Crown Colony DriveNorth Quincy, MAMarch 29, 2018.
    94,750K&K Clothing, IncLos Angeles, CAApril 23, 2018.
    94,751AMETEK Instrumentation Systems, Instrumentation and Specialty Controls DivisionWarrenville, ILApril 19, 2018.
    94,761Isringhausen, Manpower, Employment Group (EG Workforce Solutions)Galesburg, MIApril 26, 2018.
    94,768Renovate America, Inc., Thrivepoint Financial Holdings, Eastridge, Robert Half, Aspyre StaffingSan Diego, CAApril 29, 2018.
    94,779State Street Corporation, Investment Management Services DivisionNorth Quincy, MAMay 2, 2018.
    94,800Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, Ocwen Financial Corporation, CSSvSourceFort Washington, PAMay 10, 2018.
    94,801Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, Ocwen Financial Corporation, CSSvSourceOrlando, FLMay 10, 2018.
    94,802Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, Ocwen Financial Corporation, CSSvSourceWest Palm Beach, FLMay 10, 2018.
    94,803Oracle America, Inc., Product Development, Oracle Corporation, Vanderhouwen Staffing AgencyPortland, ORMay 10, 2018.
    94,808Lester, Inc.East Haven, CTMay 13, 2018.
    94,814American Technical Ceramics Corp., JAX, AVX Corporation, Remedy Staffing Agency, Randstad USJacksonville, FLFebruary 13, 2018.
    94,818Interplex Daystar, Inc., Labor Solutions, Labor Temps, Search America, CollaberaFranklin Park, ILMay 16, 2018.
    94,819KVI, LLC D/B/A Mectra Labs, Inc., Key Surgical, LLCBloomfield, INMay 17, 2018.
    94,829Standard Insurance Company (SIC), The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York (SNY), Volt, Robert HalfPortland, ORMay 20, 2018.
    94,835Citizens Telecom Services Co LLC, Frontier Communications Technical Support Organization, etcRochester, NYMay 21, 2018.
    94,848David's Bridal, Inc., West 40th Street Design Studio, DB Midco, IncNew York, NYMay 26, 2018.
    94,852ZPower LLC, Aerotek, Select Staffing, Express Staffing, VoltCamarillo, CAMay 24, 2018.
    94,856Finastra USA Corporation, Finastra Technology, Customer Support, Beacon Hill Staffing Group, etcPlano, TXMay 29, 2018.
    94,857EMD Millipore, MilliporeSigma, Merck KGaA, Randstadt SourcerightBurlington, MAMay 30, 2018.
    94,862Breg, Inc., Aerotek, Stride Staffing SolutionsGrand Prairie, TXMay 23, 2018.
    94,865Klockner Pentaplast of America Inc., KP International Holding GmbH, Accounting Unit, Robert-HalfGordonville, VAMay 31, 2018.
    94,866Swimways Corporation, Spin Master Corp, Aerotek, Randstad, Allied ForcesVirginia Beach, VAMay 31, 2018.
    94,867Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Qualcomm, Inc., IPS Hardware GroupSan Diego, CAJune 3, 2018.
    94,869State Street Corporation, Retiree Service DivisionJacksonville, FLJune 3, 2018.
    94,872Kern-Liebers Texas, Inc., Kern-Liebers USA, IncPharr, TXJune 4, 2018.
    94,873Ossur Americas, Adecco NA, Kelly ServicesAlbion, MIJune 4, 2018.
    94,875Celestica LLC, AdeccoSan Jose, CAJune 5, 2018.
    94,878Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Fullerton-Tissue, Guidant Global, CR Meyer, Circle Controls, etcFullerton, CAJune 5, 2018.
    94,885Ricoh USA, Inc., Order Management, Ricoh Americas Holdings, IncRichmond, VAJune 7, 2018.
    94,885ARicoh USA, Inc., Order Management, Ricoh Americas Holdings, IncSterling, VAJune 7, 2018.
    94,888Gunderson LLC, The Greenbrier Companies, Aerotek, Tradesmen International, etcPortland, ORJanuary 24, 2019.
    94,891International Automotive Components (IAC), AerotekIowa City, IAJuly 13, 2019.
    94,894Transaction Applications Group, Inc., Insurance Vertical LifeSys Development and Support, NTT Data, etcLincoln, NEJune 12, 2018.
    94,900Nuance Communications, Inc., Chat Customer Support Team, Nuance Enterprise Solutions & ServicesAgoura Hills, CAJune 13, 2018.
    94,907Liberty Mutual Group Inc., Professional Collaboration Team, LMHC Massachusetts Holdings IncSpringfield, MAJune 14, 2018.
    94,908Smartfocus US Inc., PivotLinkBellevue, WAJune 12, 2018.
    94,910American Electric Power Service Corporation, Accounting and Tax Transaction Processing, American Electric Power CompanyTulsa, OKJune 17, 2018.
    94,914BrassCraft Manufacturing Co., Masco Manufacturing Company, Aerotek, Accu Staffing, IntegritySwedesboro, NJJune 18, 2018.
    94,932DunAn Precision Manufacturing Inc., DunAn Precision, LL Roberts Company DBA Key Business Solutions, etcMemphis, TNJune 24, 2018.
    94,934Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Personal Care, SEC, Holman Distribution, First StaffConway, ARJune 24, 2018.
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    94,935Providence Health & Services-Washington, Supply Chain Management, Accountemps (Robert Half)Portland, ORJune 24, 2018.
    94,935AProvidence Health & Services-Washington, Supply Chain Management, Accountemps (Robert Half)Medford, ORJune 24, 2018.
    94,938Philips Healthcare, Invivo Manufacturing Division, Randstad SourcerightGainesville, FLJune 25, 2018.
    94,954Union Underwear Co., Inc. dba Fruit of the Loom, Information Technology, Corporate Headquarters, Berkshire Hathaway, etcBowling Green, KYJune 27, 2018.
    94,959Semco Instruments, Inc., Quantum Staffing, Express Employment, Triad Technical Staffing, AerotekValencia, CAJuly 1, 2018.
    94,965AT&T Business-Global Operations & Services, Delivery Excellence-Global Product Ordering, Business VOIP Team, AT&T, etcGrand Rapids, MIJuly 2, 2018.
    94,970Hamon Deltak, Inc., Hamon Corporation, Hamon Holdings Corporation, Account TempsPlymouth, MNJuly 3, 2018.
    94,982Eaton Corporation, Vehicle Group North America, BartechBelmond, IAFebruary 2, 2019.
    94,982AMidwest Janitorial Service, Inc., Houghton International Inc., etc., Securitas, Fastenal Company, Advanced Technology Services (ATS), EatonBelmond, IAJuly 11, 2018.

    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
    94,567GM Technical Center, General Motors, RCO Engineering, Populous, Tech Talenta, Aerotek, etcWarren, MIFebruary 26, 2018.
    94,697Integrated Manufacturing and Assembly, Detroit Davison Plant, Seating Division, Lear CorporationDetroit, MIApril 4, 2018.
    94,790FTE Automotive, USA, Inc., Valeo USA, IncAuburn Hills, MIMay 7, 2018.
    94,880Nitto Automotive Inc., NITTO Inc., Hunter Hamilton, Aerotek, Kelly Services, Prostaff, Robert HalfKansas City, MOJune 5, 2018.

    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
    94,770Falcon Transport Company, GD Leasing of IndianaYoungstown, OHMay 1, 2018.

    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
    94,407Core Pipe Products, Inc., Gerlin, Inc., Aerotek, SureStaff, Inc., Crown ServicesCarol Stream, ILJune 4, 2017.

    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
    94,593Customer Care & After Care (CCA) West Chester Processing Center, General Motors CompanyWest Chester, OH
    94,603Planar Systems, Inc., Elwood, Express, and VoltHillsboro, OR
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    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
    94,516Burke Industries (Delaware), LLC, Mannington Mills, Inc., RandstadSan Jose, CA
    94,578Michigan Bell Telephone Company, AT&T Teleholdings, Digital, Retail, & Care, etcKalamazoo, MI
    94,578AWisconsin Bell, Inc., AT&T Teleholdings, Digital, Retail, & Care, etcAppleton, WI
    94,578BIndiana Bell Telephone Company Incorporated, AT&T Teleholdings, Digital, Retail, & Care, etcIndianapolis, IN
    94,578CAT&T Services, Inc., AT&T Inc. & Teleholdings, Inc., AT&T Global Billing Resolution Team, etcSyracuse, NY
    94,578DAT&T Services, Inc., AT&T, Inc. AT&T Teleholdings, Inc., 911 Network Operations Center, etcMeridian, CT
    94,660WSM Manufacturing, LLC, Warne Scope Mounts, Randstad Staffing, Northwest Staffing, etcTualatin, OR
    94,699The Mosaic Company, BCforward, CLA, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, iMPact Business Group, etcPlymouth, MN
    94,707Flint CPS Inks North America LLC, Qualified StaffingWeyers Cave, VA
    94,752Cypress Creek Renewables, LLCSanta Monica, CA
    94,754iPacesetters, LLC., Teleservices Solution Holding, LLCWeston, WV
    94,759Conduent Education Services, LLC, ACS Education Services, Conduent Business Services, LLCLong Beach, CA

    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
    94,926Beyondsoft CorporationVancouver, WA
    94,949Fuller Packaging, IncCentral Falls, RI

    The following determinations terminating investigations were issued in cases where the petition regarding the investigation has been deemed invalid.

    TA-W No.Subject firmLocationImpact date
    94,860AT&T Services, IT Voice Call Center Operations and Application DevelopmentHoffman Estates, IL

    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
    94,676Wells Fargo Equipment Finance (WFEF)—Early Stage Collections, Wells Fargo Commercial Capital (WFCC), Wells Fargo Bank N.AMacon, GA
    94,678Wells Fargo Equipment Finance (WFEF)—Early Stage Collections, Wells Fargo Commercial Capital (WFCC), Wells Fargo Bank N.AMacon, GA
    94,683Steelcase Inc., Administrative Services Group, Design TexGrand Rapids, MI
    94,798Fargo Assembly Company, Electrical Components International IncBethany, MO
    94,925American Electric Power Service Corporation, Accounting and Tax Transaction Processing, American Electric Power CompanyTulsa, OK
    94,974Leased Workers from Apex Systems, Eliassen Group, and TEKsystems, Lowes Home Centers, LLC, Lowes Companies, IncKirkland, WA
    94,988Ocwen Loan ServicingFort Washington, PA
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    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
    94,944AIG, Corporate and Investments IT DepartmentNew York, NY

    I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the period of July 1, 2019 through July 31, 2019. 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 6th day of August 2019.

    Hope D. Kinglock,

    Certifying Officer, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.

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    [FR Doc. 2019-18621 Filed 8-28-19; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
08/29/2019
Department:
Employment and Training Administration
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
2019-18621
Pages:
45527-45532 (6 pages)
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