Petitioner Type: Company
Impact Date: 12/06/2004
Filed Date: 12/06/2005
Most Recent Update: 12/13/2005
Determination Date: 12/13/2005
Expiration Date: 12/13/2007
Employment and Training Administration
TA-W-58,467
SCOTTSBURG PLASTICS, INC.
SCOTTSBURG, INDIANA
Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
USC 2273), 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 December 6, 2005 in
response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of
workers of Scottsburg Plastics, Inc., Scottsburg, Indiana. The
workers produce plastic components for automobiles.
The investigation revealed that sales, production, and
employment at the subject firm decreased from 2004 to 2005. It is
expected to cease operations on or before March 1, 2006.
The United States Department of Labor surveyed the subject
firm's major customers regarding their purchases of plastic
components for automobiles in 2004 and 2005. The survey revealed
that customers increased their reliance on imports in the relevant
periods.
In accordance with Section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 USC
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 facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that increases of imports of articles
like or directly competitive produced by Scottsburg Plastics, Inc.,
Scottsburg, Indiana, 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 Scottsburg Plastics, Inc., Scottsburg,
Indiana, who became totally or partially separated from
employment on or after December 6, 2004 through two years from
the date of certification are eligible to apply for adjustment
assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, and are
also eligible to apply for alternative trade adjustment
assistance under Section 246 of the Trade Act of 1974."
Signed in Washington, D.C., this 13th day of December, 2005
/s/ Richard Church
______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance