[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 197 (Thursday, October 10, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 63164]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-25788]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

[TA-W-41,475]


Ruger Equipment, Inc., Urichsville, OH; Notice of Revised 
Determination on Reconsideration

    On August 12, 2002, the Department issued an Affirmative 
Determination Regarding Application on Reconsideration applicable to 
workers and former workers of the subject firm. The notice was 
published in the Federal Register on August 20, 2002 (67 FR 53973).
    The Department initially denied TAA to workers of Ruger Equipment, 
Inc., Urichsville, Ohio engaged in the production of load lifting and 
material handling equipment because the ``contributed importantly'' 
group eligibility requirement of Section 222(3) of the Trade Act of 
1974, as amended, was not met.
    On reconsideration, the Department conducted a survey of the major 
customers of the subject firm regarding their purchases of load lifting 
and material handling equipment during the relevant period. The survey 
revealed that a major customer increased their imports, while 
decreasing their purchases from the subject firm during the relevant 
period.

Conclusion

    After careful review of the additional facts obtained on 
reconsideration, I conclude that increased imports of articles like or 
directly competitive with load lifting and material handling equipment, 
contributed importantly to the declines in sales or production and to 
the total or partial separation of workers of Ruger Equipment, Inc., 
Urichsville, Ohio. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make 
the following certification:

    All workers of Ruger Equipment, Inc., Urichsville, Ohio who 
became totally or partially separated from employment on or after 
April 1, 2001 through two years from date of certification are 
eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the 
Trade Act of 1974.

    Signed in Washington, DC this 30th day of September, 2002.
Edward A. Tomchick,
Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 02-25788 Filed 10-9-02; 8:45 am]
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