DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-51,474

SENECA SAWMILL COMPANY
EUGENE, OREGON

Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
USC 2273), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents
the results of its investigation regarding certification of
eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance.
In order to make an affirmative determination and issue a
certification of eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment
Assistance, the group eligibility requirements in either
paragraph (a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B) of Section 222 of the Trade Act
must be met. It is determined in this case that the requirements
of (a)(2)(A) of Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated in response to a petition
received on April 11, 2003 and filed by a company official on
behalf of workers at Seneca Sawmill Company, Eugene, Oregon.
The workers produce softwood lumber.
The investigation revealed that production and employment
declined at the subject company in April 2003.
The Department of Labor conducted a survey of the subject
company's major customers regarding their purchases of softwood
lumber during the time periods 2001, 2002, January-March 2002
and January-March 2003. The survey revealed increased customer
reliance upon import purchases during the relevant time period.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I conclude that increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive with softwood lumber produced at
Seneca Sawmill Company, Eugene, Oregon contributed importantly
to the total or partial separation of workers and to the decline
in sales or production and at that firm or subdivision. In
accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following
certification:
"All workers of Seneca Sawmill Company, Eugene, Oregon who
became totally or partially separated from employment on or
after April 8, 2002 through two years from the date of
certification are eligible to apply for adjustment assis-
tance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended."
Signed in Washington, D. C. this 12th day of May 2003


/s/ Richard Church
_______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance