DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-58,673

COLUMBIA PLYWOOD CORPORATION
A SUBSIDIARY OF COLUMBIA FOREST PRODUCTS
KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON

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 January 19, 2006 in
response to a petition filed on behalf of Columbia Plywood
Corporation, a subsidiary of Columbia Forest Products, Klamath
Falls, Oregon. The workers produce hardwood plywood.
Employment, sales and production declined in 2004/2005.
The United States Department of Labor surveyed the subject
firm's major customers regarding their purchases of hardwood
plywood in 2004 through January, 2006. The survey revealed
indirect purchases from abroad increased while purchases from the
subject firm declined during the period under investigation.
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 with those produced by Columbia
Plywood Corporation, a subsidiary of Columbia Forest Products,
Klamath Falls, 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 Columbia Plywood Corporation, a subsidiary of
Columbia Forest Products, Klamath Falls, Oregon, who became
totally or partially separated from employment on or after
January 18, 2005 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 14th day of February, 2006.

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