Petitioner Type: Workers
Impact Date: 05/16/2002
Filed Date: 05/19/2003
Most Recent Update: 05/21/2003
Determination Date: 05/21/2003
Expiration Date: 05/21/2005
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-51,810
BORREGAARD LIGNOTECH
LIGNOTECH USA INC.
MT. VERNON, WASHINGTON
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 on May 19, 2003 in response to
a petition filed on behalf of workers of Borregaard Lignotech,
Lignotech USA Inc., Mt. Vernon, Washington. The workers produce
lignosulphonates, a wood pulp byproduct.
This investigation revealed that sales, production and
employment at the subject facility decreased, while imports by the
subject facility increased significantly during the relevant
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 lignosulphonates, a wood pulp
byproduct produced at Borregaard Lignotech, Lignotech USA Inc., Mt.
Vernon, Washington, contributed importantly to the total or partial
separation of workers and to the decline in sales or production at
that firm or subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the
Act, I make the following certification:
"All workers of Borregaard Lignotech, Lignotech USA Inc., Mt.
Vernon, Washington who became totally or partially separated
from employment on or after May 16, 2002, through two years
from the date of certification are eligible to apply for
adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of
1974."
Signed in Washington, D. C., this 21st day of May 2003.
/s/ Elliott S. Kushner
______________________________
ELLIOTT S. KUSHNER
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance