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###### Department of Labor

###### Employment and Training Administration 

          - [TA-W-60,757] 

                    On April 12, 2007, the Department issued an Affirmative Determination Regarding Application on Reconsideration applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The notice was published in the                     **Federal Register**                     on April 23, 2007 (72 FR 20139).                 

                    The previous investigation initiated on January 12, 2007, resulted in a negative determination issued on March 8, 2007, was based on the finding that imports of upholstered furniture did not                           ( print page 26847)                        contribute importantly to worker separations at the subject firm and no shift of production to a foreign source occurred. The denial notice was published in the                     **Federal Register**                     on March 22, 2007 (72 FR 13528).                 

In the request for reconsideration, the petitioner provided additional information regarding subject firm's customers. Upon further review of the initial investigation, the Department requested from a company official an additional list of declining customers of the subject firm. 

A survey of these customers revealed that a major declining customer increased its imports of upholstered furniture during the relevant period. The imports accounted for a meaningful portion of the subject plant's lost sales and production. 

In accordance with Section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 U.S.C. 2813), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) for older workers. 

In order for the Department to issue a certification of eligibility to apply for ATAA, the group eligibility requirements of Section 246 of the Trade Act must be met. The Department has determined in this case that the requirements of Section 246 have been met. 

A significant number of workers at the firm are age 50 or over and possess skills that are not easily transferable. Competitive conditions within the industry are adverse. 

## Conclusion 

After careful review of the additional facts obtained on reconsideration, I conclude that increased imports of articles like or directly competitive with those produced at Alan White Company, Shannon, Mississippi, contributed importantly to the declines in sales or production and to the total or partial separation of workers at the subject firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: 

All workers of Alan White Company, Shannon, Mississippi, who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after January 11, 2006 through two years from the date of this certification, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974.

Signed in Washington, DC, this 8th day of May, 2007. 

Elliott S. Kushner, 

Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. 

 [FR Doc. E7-9105 Filed 5-10-07; 8:45 am] 

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