APPROVAL OF ADJUSTMENT PROPOSALS.

SEC. 252. APPROVAL OF ADJUSTMENT PROPOSALS. (a) A firm certified under section 251 as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance may, at any time within 2 years after the date of such certification, file an application with the Secretary for adjustment assistance under this chapter. Such application shall include a proposal for the economic adjustment of such firm. (b) (1) Adjustment assistance under this chapter consists of technical assistance and financial assistance, which may be furnished singly or in combination. The Secretary shall approve a firm’s application for adjustment assistance only if he determines— (A) that the firm has no reasonable access to financing through the private capital market, and (B) that the firm’s adjustment proposal— (i) is reasonably calculated materially to contribute to the economic adjustment of the firm, 88 Stat. 2031 (ii) gives adequate consideration to the interests of the workers of such firm, and (iii) demonstrates that the firm will make all reasonable efforts to use its own resources for economic development. (2) The Secretary shall make a determination as soon as possible after the date on which an application is filed under this section, but in no event later than 60 days after such date. (c) In order to assist a firm which has been certified as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under this chapter in preparing a viable adjustment proposal, the Secretary may furnish technical assistance to such firm. (d) Whenever the Secretary determines that any firm no longer requires assistance under this chapter, he shall terminate the certification of eligibility of such firm and promptly have notice of such termination published in the Federal Register. Such termination shall take effect on the termination date specified by the Secretary.