2019-17702. 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 June 1, 2019 through June 30, 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 Start Printed Page 42957222(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
    94,457General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly, AramarkDetroit, MIMarch 3, 2019.
    94,457APSI Services, General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck AssemblyDetroit, MIJanuary 15, 2018.
    94,457BGeneral Motors Subsystems Manufacturing, LLCDetroit, MIMarch 3, 2019.
    94,561Corry Forge Company, Ellwood Group Inc., Express EmploymentCorry, PAFebruary 22, 2018.
    94,592Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, Guidant Group, MBO Partners, Day & ZimmermanPlymouth, MAMarch 5, 2018.
    94,602Parker Hannifin Corporation, O-Ring and Engineered Seals Division, ManpowerLynchburg, VAMarch 7, 2018.
    94,737LaMont Limited, Stephen A. Fausel, Temp Associates, QPS Employment GroupBurlington, IAApril 17, 2018.
    94,760Imagination International Inc.Eugene, ORApril 26, 2018.
    94,771Verso Luke LLC, Luke Mill, Verso Corporation, Kelly Services, ProLogistixLuke, MDApril 30, 2018.
    94,771AVerso Luke LLC, Beryl Woodyard, Verso CorporationBeryl, WVApril 30, 2018.
    94,771BVerso Luke LLC, Verso Corporation, ProLogistixPiedmont, WVApril 30, 2018.
    94,771CVerso Luke LLC, Keyser Warehouse, Verso CorporationKeyser, WVApril 30, 2018.
    94,771DVerso Luke LLC, Beverly Woodyard, Verso CorporationBeverly, WVApril 30, 2018.
    94,771EVerso Luke LLC, Luke Converting Facility, Verso CorporationMcCoole, MDApril 30, 2018.
    94,777Amsted Rail Company, Inc., Amsted Industries, Partners Personnel, Express Employment, etcGranite City, ILMay 24, 2019.
    94,777AAerotek Professional Services, Beacon Hill Staffing, Robert Half, K-Force, Sitex, Insight Global, Amsted Rail Company, Amsted IndustriesGranite City, ILMay 2, 2018.
    94,851Woodcrest Manufacturing, IncPeru, INMay 24, 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.

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    TA-W No.Subject firmLocationImpact date
    94,348Carestream Health, IncRochester, NYNovember 19, 2017.
    94,466BNY Mellon, Application Development, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, etcJersey City, NJJanuary 16, 2018.
    94,524FullBeauty Brands Management Services, LLC, Imaging subdivisionNew York, NYFebruary 7, 2018.
    94,582Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Professional Collaboration Team (PCT), Liberty Mutual Group IncTigard, ORMarch 1, 2018.
    94,583Molina Healthcare Inc., Information Technology Division, WG Consulting, 200 OceangateLong Beach, CAMarch 2, 2018.
    94,583AMolina Healthcare Inc., Information Technology Division, WG Consulting, 300 OceangateLong Beach, CAMarch 2, 2018.
    94,583BMolina Healthcare Inc., Information Technology Division, WG Consulting, 1500 Hughes WayLong Beach, CAMarch 2, 2018.
    94,583CMolina Healthcare Inc., Information Technology Division, WG Consulting, 604 Pine AvenueLong Beach, CAMarch 2, 2018.
    94,583DMolina Healthcare Inc., Information Technology Division, WG Consulting, 605 Pine AvenueLong Beach, CAMarch 2, 2018.
    94,601GTT Communications, Inc., SMB Division, Veriant Solutions, APEX, Agility SolutionsLemont Furnace, PAMarch 7, 2018.
    94,652Natera, Inc., Insurance Billing Department, Aerotek, Austin Staffing IncAustin, TXMarch 20, 2018.
    94,654Resolute FP US, Inc., US Corporate Division, Resolute Forest Products, Xcentri, ManpowerCatawba, SCMarch 13, 2018.
    94,655Lowe's Home Centers, LLC., Lowe's Companies, Inc., Apex SystemKirkland, WAMarch 22, 2018.
    94,671Lear Corporation, Structures DivisionMorristown, TNMarch 27, 2018.
    94,682Bryant Rubber Corp., KimcoHarbor City, CAOctober 21, 2018.
    94,682AWorkers Whose Wages Were Reported Through ADP TotalSource-PEOHarbor City, CAApril 1, 2018.
    94,686Steelhead Manufacturing, Chinook Asia LLCLake Oswego, ORApril 2, 2018.
    94,687Consolidated Metco, Express EmploymentEtowah, TNApril 3, 2018.
    94,693CSG Systems, Inc., CSG Systems International, IncElkhorn, NEApril 3, 2018.
    94,703Hanesbrands, Inc., Seamless Textiles DivisionHumacao, PRApril 4, 2018.
    94,708Alexian Brothers — AHS Midwest Regions Co., AMITA Health, Medical Collections, AHS Midwest Management ServicesLisle, ILApril 8, 2018.
    94,712Highmark Inc., Highmark Health, Benefit Coding Division, Customer Implementation AnalystCamp Hill, PAApril 5, 2018.
    94,712AHighmark Inc., Highmark Health, Benefit Coding Division, Customer Implementation AnalystPittsburgh, PAApril 5, 2018.
    94,734AnixterGlenview, ILApril 16, 2018.
    94,762PayPal, Inc., PayPal Holdings, Inc.Hunt Valley, MDApril 26, 2018.
    94,764Ross Mould LLCWashington, PAMay 17, 2019.
    94,796Hubbell Lighting, Inc.—Elgin, Hubbell Incorporated, Manpower, Skyline Staffing, Elite StaffingElgin, ILMay 8, 2018.
    94,797Allianz Global Risks US Insurance Company, N.A., Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialtyBurbank, CAMay 10, 2018.
    94,799Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, Ocwen Financial Corporation, ContingentGlendale, CAMay 10, 2018.
    94,804PHH Mortgage Corporation, Ocwen Financial Corporation, Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, CSSvSourceMount Laurel, NJMay 10, 2018.
    94,809Web.com Group, Inc., Siris Capital Group, LLCSpokane, WAMay 8, 2018.
    94,820Kitron Technologies Inc., ManpowerWindber, PAMay 15, 2018.
    94,823AdvanSix Inc., ManpowerPottsville, PAMay 17, 2018.
    94,826TE Connectivity, RandstadBerwyn, PAMay 17, 2018.
    94,830U.S. Bank, National Association, Consumer & Business Banking Operations Unit, System Changes, etc.Owensboro, KYMay 20, 2018.
    94,831Arrow International, Teleflex, Inc., Aerotek, The AgencyAsheboro, NCJune 22, 2019.
    94,833Del Monte Foods, Inc., Del Monte Pacific, Deduction Analyst Department, Pleasant Hill FacilityWalnut Creek, CAMay 21, 2018.
    94,836Eagle Test Systems Inc., a Teradyne Company, Teradyne, Inc., ArtechBuffalo Grove, ILMay 22, 2018.
    94,841ConAgra Brands, Inc., Global Business Information ServicesCherry Hill, NJMay 23, 2018.
    94,841AConAgra Brands, Inc., Global Business Information ServicesParsippany, NJMay 23, 2018.
    94,845Vesuvius USATyler, TXSeptember 29, 2019.
    94,849Deluxe Digital Cinema Inc., Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, Deluxe Shared Services, AdeccoWilmington, OHMay 24, 2018.
    94,855Columbia Plywood Corporation, Klamath Plywood, Columbia Forest Products, Express Employment ProfessionalsKlamath Falls, ORDecember 28, 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
    94,795Columbia Forest Products, All in A Day Temporary Services, Inc. (A.I.D.)Trumann, ARDecember 28, 2018.
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    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
    94,387South Coast LumberBrookings, ORDecember 28, 2016.
    94,656Alliance Rubber Co., FirstStaffHot Springs, ARFebruary 15, 2018.
    94,662Aleris, Job Giraffe, Chase ProfessionalsLincolnshire, ILFebruary 5, 2018.

    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 requirements of Trade Act section 222 (a)(1) and (b)(1) (significant worker total/partial separation or threat of total/partial separation), or (e) (firms identified by the International Trade Commission), have not been met.

    TA-W No.Subject firmLocationImpact date
    94,543Epiq, Computer Software and Development TeamSeattle, WA.
    94,642Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., Compucom Systems, Elevated Resources, Final Phase Systems, etcBeaverton, OR.

    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
    94,348ACarestream Health, Inc., Global Customer Care Unit, Datrose, ModisRochester, 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.

    TA-W No.Subject firmLocationImpact date
    94,326C. Cretors & Company, TriNet, Talent ForceBismarck, MO.
    94,553Western Digital Technologies Inc., Western Digital Corporation, Hard Disk Drive Research and Development, etcIrvine, CA.
    94,555MACOM Technology Solutions Inc., MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, IncIthaca, NY.
    94,555AMACOM Technology Solutions Inc., MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, IncIthaca, NY.
    94,571Walmart Global Business Services, Walmart, IncDerby, KS.
    94,606The Crown Group Company, Coatings Services, PPG Industries, IncLivonia, MI.
    94,616Bitech, Inc., Performance Bicycle, Advances Sports Enterprises, IncVienna, VA.
    94,616ABitech, Inc., Performance Bicycle, Advances Sports Enterprises, IncSpringfield, VA.
    94,616BBitech, Inc., Performance Bicycle, Advances Sports Enterprises, IncReston, VA.
    94,616CBitech, Inc., Performance Bicycle, Advances Sports Enterprises, IncCharlottesville, VA.
    94,616DBitech, Inc., Performance Bicycle, Advances Sports Enterprises, IncVirginia Beach, VA.
    94,616EBitech, Inc., Performance Bicycle, Advances Sports Enterprises, IncHenrico, VA.
    94,618Kroger Columbus Bakery, The Kroger CoColumbus, OH.
    94,631Formation Capital Corporation, U.S., Idaho Cobalt Project, eCobalt Solutions CompanySalmon, ID.
    94,640American Tire Distributors, Inc., Wytheville Distribution Center, Workforce Unlimited, LLCWytheville, VA.
    94,650International Automotive Components (IAC), Manpower, Noonan GroupGreencastle, IN.
    94,668AT&T Mobility Services LLC, Workforce Operations DivisionOklahoma City, OK.
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    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
    94,670Harsco Rail, Ludington Facility, Harsco CorporationLudington, MI.

    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
    94,468MOL (America) Inc., MOL (Americas) Holding, Inc., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, LtdWoodbridge, NJ.
    94,468AMOL (America) Inc., MOL (Americas) Holding, Inc., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, LtdAtlanta, GA.
    94,468BMOL (America) Inc., MOL (Americas) Holding, Inc., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, LtdLombard, IL.
    94,468CMOL (America) Inc., MOL (Americas) Holding, Inc., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, LtdConcord, CA.
    94,468DMOL (America) Inc., MOL (Americas) Holding, Inc., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, LtdGardena, CA.

    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
    94,610AT&T, 240 North MeridianIndianapolis, IN.
    94,649Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC, Gannett Co., Inc., Technology DivisionLouisville, KY.

    I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the period of June 1, 2019 through June 30, 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 22nd day of July 2019.

    Hope D. Kinglock,

    Certifying Officer, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.

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    [FR Doc. 2019-17702 Filed 8-16-19; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
08/19/2019
Department:
Employment and Training Administration
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
2019-17702
Pages:
42956-42960 (5 pages)
PDF File:
2019-17702.pdf