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TAW-53353  /  LAPP Insulators Co., Inc. (Sandersville, GA)

Petitioner Type: State
Impact Date: 10/22/2002
Filed Date: 10/27/2003
Most Recent Update: 11/21/2003
Determination Date: 11/21/2003
Expiration Date: 11/21/2005

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-53,353

LAPP INSULATOR COMPANY LLC
SANDERSVILLE FACILITY
SANDERSVILLE, GEORGIA

Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Alternative
Trade Adjustment Assistance

The Department adopted a new interpretation regarding the
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) program in order to
provide equitable access to ATAA for worker groups whose petitions
were still in process at the time of implementation of the ATAA
program on August 6, 2003. Under this new interpretation, worker
groups covered by the certification of a petition that was in
process on August 6, 2003 may request ATAA consideration for the
certified worker group. In addition, certified worker groups who
filed petitions after that date may also request ATAA if the
petition did not include an option to apply for ATAA. The request
must be made to the Department and may be made by anyone who was
entitled to file the original petition under section 221(a)(1) of
the Act.
By letter dated November 20, 2004 a company official requested
ATAA consideration for workers at the subject firm located in
Sandersville, Georgia.
In order for the Department to issue a certification of
eligibility to apply for ATAA, the group eligibility requirements
of Section 246(a)(3)(A) of the Trade Act must be met. The
Department has determined in this case that the requirements have
been met.
The investigation revealed that the subject worker group
possesses skills that are not easily transferable in the local
area, and that at least five percent of the workforce at the
subject firm is at least fifty years of age. Industry data show
that competitive conditions within the porcelain power line
insulator industry are adverse.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained on investigation, I
conclude that the requirements of Section 246(a)(3)(A) of the Trade
Act of 1974, as amended, have been met for workers at the subject
firm.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the
following certification:
"All workers of LAPP Insulator Company LLC., Sandersville
Facility, Sandersville, Georgia who became totally or
partially separated from employment on or after November 21,
2003 through November 21, 2005 are eligible to apply for
alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of
the Trade Act of 1974, as amended.”
Signed in Washington, D.C., this 3rd day of March 2005
/s/ Linda G. Poole
_______________________________
LINDA G. POOLE
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance


DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-53,353

LAPP INSULATOR COMPANY LLC
SANDERSVILLE FACILITY
SANDERSVILLE, GEORGIA

Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended (19 USC 2273), the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of an 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)(B) of
Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated on October 27, 2003 in
response to a petition filed by a state agency representative on
behalf of workers at LAPP Insulator Company LLC, Sandersville
Facility, Sandersville, Georgia. The workers at the subject firm
produce porcelain power line insulators.
The investigation revealed that sales and employment at the
subject firm declined absolutely during the period of January
through September 2003, compared to the same period in 2002.
Furthermore, the preponderance in the decline in employment at
the subject facility is related to a shift in production of
porcelain power line insulators to a country (Mexico) that is a
party to a free trade agreement with the United States.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I conclude that there was a shift in production from
the workers’ firm or subdivision to Mexico of articles that are
like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject
firm or subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the Act,
I make the following certification:
"All workers of LAPP Insulator Company LLC, Sandersville
Facility, Sandersville, Georgia who became totally or
partially separated from employment on or after October 22,
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 November 2003.


/s/ Richard Church

______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance


May want to list the specific citation to the group eligibility requirements.
May want to list the specific citation to the group eligibility requirements.