[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 161 (Tuesday, August 19, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 48395]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-19185]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-63,278]


Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, Allenport, PA; Notice of 
Revised Determination on Reconsideration

    On July 11, 2008, 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 July 21, 2008 (73 FR 42369).
    The previous investigation initiated on April 30, 2008, resulted in 
a negative determination issued on May 21, 2008, was based on the 
finding that imports of cold rolled sheet coil did not contribute 
importantly to worker separations at the subject firm and no shift in 
production to a foreign source occurred. The denial notice was 
published in the Federal Register on June 3, 2008 (73 FR 31716).
    In the request for reconsideration, United Steelworkers, Local 
Union 1187 provided additional information regarding the subject firm's 
customers.
    The Department requested a list of additional customers from the 
customer official of the subject firm. Upon further investigation it 
was determined that Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, Allenport, 
Pennsylvania supplied component parts for steel pipe and tube and a 
loss of business with a manufacturer of steel pipe and tube whose 
workers were certified eligible to apply for adjustment assistance 
contributed importantly to the separation or threat of separation of 
workers at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, Allenport, 
Pennsylvania.
    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 determine that workers of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel 
Corporation, Allenport, Pennsylvania, qualify as adversely affected 
secondary workers under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974, as 
amended. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the 
following certification:

    All workers of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, Allenport, 
Pennsylvania, who became totally or partially separated from 
employment on or after April 21, 2007, 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 11th day of August 2008.
Linda G. Poole,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E8-19185 Filed 8-18-08; 8:45 am]
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