[Federal Register: November 13, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 220)]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-63,910]

 
Magna Services of America, Inc. Magna Aftermarket, Inc. A 
Subsidiary of Magna International Greenville, MI; Notice of Revised 
Determination on Reconsideration

    On October 10, 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 October 22, 2008 (73 FR 63021).
    The previous investigation initiated on August 20, 2008, resulted 
in a negative determination issued on September 3, 2008, was based on 
the finding that imports of outdoor home speakers and lights 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 September 18, 2008 (73 FR 54174).
    In the request for reconsideration, the petitioner provided 
additional information regarding imports of outdoor home speakers and 
lights and also requested the Department of Labor conduct further 
analysis of imports of outdoor home speakers and lights.
    The Department reviewed a major customer's survey response 
conducted during the initial investigation. On further analysis, and 
contact with the customer it has been determined that the customer 
increased imports of outdoor home speakers and lights while decreasing 
their purchases from the subject firm during January through July 2008 
over the corresponding 2007 period.
    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 Magna Services of America, 
Inc., Magna Aftermarket, Inc., a subsidiary of Magna International, 
Greenville, Michigan, 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 Magna Services of America, Inc., Magna 
Aftermarket, Inc., a subsidiary of Magna International, Greenville, 
Michigan, who became totally or partially separated from employment 
on or after August 18, 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 5th day of November 2008.
Elliott S. Kushner,
Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. E8-26891 Filed 11-12-08; 8:45 am]

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