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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
 

Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for 
Worker Adjustment Assistance and NAFTA Transitional Adjustment 
Assistance

    In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as 
amended, the Department of Labor herein presents summaries of 
determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment 
assistance for workers (TA-W) issued during the period of November and 
December, 1994.
    In order for an affirmative determination to be made and a 
certification of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance 
to be issued, each of the group eligibility requirements of Section 222 
of the Act must be met.
    (1) that a significant number or proportion of the workers in the 
workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision thereof, have become 
totally or partially separated,
    (2) that sales or production, or both, of the firm or subdivision 
have decreased absolutely, and
    (3) that increases of imports of articles like or directly 
competitive with articles produced by the firm or appropriate 
subdivision have contributed importantly to the separations, or threat 
thereof, and to the absolute decline in sales or production.

Negative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance

    In each of the following cases the investigation revealed that 
criterion (3) has not been met. A survey of customers indicated that 
increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker separations 
at the firm.

TA-W-30,366; H & R Blocks, Forks, WA
TA-W-30,192; Stone Container Corp., Hodge, LA
TA-W-29,903; ABB Process Automation, Currently, Industrial Systems, 
Inc., Houston, TX
TA-W-30,240; Albee Textile, New York, NY
TA-W-30,251; Unisys Corp., Roseville, MN
TA-W-30,137; Diamond Tool & Horseshoe Co., Duluth, MN
TA-W-30,271; Chevron Chemical Co., St. Louis, MO
TA-W-30,224; Apollo Dye, Paterson, NJ
TA-W-30,211; Alumax Mill Products, Inc., Morris, IL
TA-W-30,361; Wailuku Agribusiness Co., Inc., Pineapple Div., Wailuku, 
HI

    In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the 
criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.

TA-W-30,405; McDonnell Douglas Corp., McDonnell Douglas C-17, Military 
Transport, Flight Test Div., Edwards, CA

    The worker's firm does not produce an article as required for 
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.

TA-W-30,370; Leader Dye & Finishing, Paterson, NJ

    Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker 
separations at the firm.

TA-W-30,418; Toyota Vehicle Processors, Inc., West Chicago, IL

    The worker's firm does not produce an article as required for 
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.

TA-W-30,313; ITT Rayonier, Inc., Port Angeles, WA

    U.S. imports of chemical sulfite woodpulp dissolving grades 
declined in 1993 compared with 1992 & declined in July-June 1993-1994. 
Compared with the same period of the previous years.

TA-W-30,469; Larue Tank Service, Jennings, (Decature County), KS

    The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for 
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.

TA-W-30,434; Daytona Finishing, Newark, NJ

    Parent firm Hudson Tool & Die Co, Ormond Beach, FL closed subject 
firm and contracted out the work formerly done there to another 
domestic firm.

TA-W-30,163; Bagcraft Corp. of America, Carteret, NJ

    Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker 
separations at the firm.

TA-W-30,427; Keyes Fibre Co., Hammond, IN

    Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker 
separations at the firm.

TA-W-30,396: Axem Resources, Inc., Denver, CO

    The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for 
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.

TA-W-30,365; Magnetek, Kokomo, IN

    The subject firm transferred production of converters to another 
production facility located domestically.

TA-W-30,415; Enron Exploration Co/Enron Oil & Gas Co., Houston, TX

    The investigation revealed that criterion (1) and Criterion (2) 
have not been met. A significant number or proportion of the workers 
did not become totally or partially separated as required for 
certification. Sales or production did not decline during the relevant 
period as required for certification.

TA-W-30,293, TA-W-30,294, TA-W-30,295; Enogex, Inc., Headquartered in 
Oklahoma City, OK, Oakwood, OK, Calumet (District), OK

    The investigation revealed that customers purchasing natural gas 
and natural gas liquids from the subject firm did not import during the 
periods under investigation. Also, the subject firm did not sustain 
losses in revenues generated from the sale of natural gas & natural gas 
liquids during the most recent periods under investigation.

TA-W-30,296, TA-W-30,297, TA-W-30,298 TA-W-30,299 TA-W-29,300; Enogex, 
Inc., Calumet (Plant), OK, Cordell, OK, Edmond, OK, Minco, OK, Konawa, 
OK

    The investigation revealed that customers purchasing natural gas 
and natural gas liquids from the subject firm did not import during the 
periods under investigation. Also, the subject firm did not sustain 
losses in revenues generated from the sale of natural gas & natural gas 
liquids during the most recent periods under investigation.

Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance

TA-W-30,322; Magnetek, Main St Plant, Owosso, MI

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after August 26, 1993.

TA-W-30,374; Square D Corp-Groupe Schneider, Milwaukee, WI

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after September 21, 1993.

TA-W-30,345; Tobin Hamilton Co., Mansfield, MO

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after September 20, 1993.

TA-W-30,234; S/N Precision Enterprises, Dba Pacamor Kubas Bearings, 
Inc., Troy, NY

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on of 
after July 20, 1993.

TA-W-30,335; Barcos Manufacturing, Inc, Long Island City, NY

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after September 3, 1993.

TA-W-30,375 & TA-W-30,379; London Fog Industries, Eldersburg, MD and 
Williamsport, MD

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after September 23, 1993.

TA-W-30,049; Hartz Mountain Corp., Harrison, NJ

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after June 16, 1993.

TA-W-30,402; Rosa Fashions, Inc., Hoboken, NJ

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after October 6, 1993.

TA-W-30,398; Handy Button Machine Co. of New York, Woodside, NY

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after September 30, 1993.

TA-W-29,916, TA-W-29,917; Smith Equipment Co., Inc., Clifton, NJ 
Megapak, Inc., Clifton, NJ

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after May 16, 1993.

TA-W-30,464; SMR Property Management Co., Oklahoma City, OK

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after October 27, 1993.

TA-W-30,317 Portland Provision Meat Co., Portland, OR

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after July 25, 1993.

TA-W-30,204; Airfoil Textron Lima, Lima, OH

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after August 1, 1993.

TA-W-30,236; Favor Treats (Pet Product Div of Garden State Tanning), 
McConnellsburg, PA

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after August 10, 1993.

TA-W-30,368, TA-W-30,369; Lyon Fashions, Inc., Mifflintown, PA and 
McAlisterville, PA

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after September 19, 1993.

TA-W-30,047; Reymonds & Reynolds, Chambersburg, PA

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after June 6, 1993.

TA-W-30,356; Beaver Plant Operations, Inc., Ashland, ME

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after September 9, 1993.

TA-W-30,386; Patti-Jo Fashions, Inc., Mayfield, PA

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after September 27, 1993.

TA-30,139; Baxter Healthcare Corps., Niles, IL

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after June 23, 1993.

TA-30,384; Toyoda Machinery USA, Inc., Arlington Heights, IL

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after September 27, 1993.

TA-30,376; H.L. Miller & Son, Inc., Iola, KS

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after September 21, 1993.

TA-30,400; Morrison Berkshire, Inc., North Adams, MA

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after October 6, 1993.

TA-30,392 and TA-W-30,393; Lomax Exploration Co., Roosevelt, UT and 
Salt Lake City, UT

    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after September 20, 1993.

TA-30,378; Texaco Exploration and Production, Inc., Tulsa, OK and 
Operating at Various Locations in the Following States: A; AL, B; CA, 
C; CO, D; ID, E; IL, F; LA, G; MS, H; NM, I; ND, J; OK, K; TX, L; WA, 
M; WY
    A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or 
after October 3, 1993.
    Also, pursuant to Title V of the North American Free Trade 
Agreement Implementation Act (P.L. 103-182) concerning transitional 
adjustment assistance hereinafter called (NAFTA-TAA) and in accordance 
with Section 250(a) Subchapter D, Chapter 2, Title II, of the Trade Act 
as amended, the Department of Labor presents summaries of 
determinations regarding eligibility to apply for NAFTA-TAA issued 
during the month of November and December, 1994.
    In order for an affirmative determination to be made and a 
certification of eligibility to apply for NAFTA-TAA the following group 
eligibility requirements of Section 250 of the Trade Act must be met:
    (1) that a significant number or proportion of the workers in the 
workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision thereof, (including 
workers in any agricultural firm or appropriate subdivision thereof) 
have become totally or partially separated from employment and either--
    (A) that sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision 
have decreased absolutely,
    (B) that imports from Mexico or Canada of articles like or directly 
competitive with articles produced by such firm or subdivision have 
increased.
    (C) that the increase in imports contributed importantly to such 
workers' separations or threat of separation and to the decline in 
sales or production of such firm or subdivision; or
    (2) that there has been a shift in production by such workers' firm 
or subdivision to Mexico or Canada of articles like or directly 
competitive with articles which are produced by the firm or 
subdivision.

Negative Determinations NAFTA-TAA

NAFTA-TAA-00268; Gist-Brocades Food Ingredients, Inc., East Brunswick, 
NJ

    The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and criteria (4) were 
not met. A survey of major customers that decreased their purchases 
from the subject firm revealed that the respondents did not purchase 
any imported yeast from Mexico or Canada during the period under 
investigation.

NAFTA-TAA-00265; T.E. Dee, Allentown, PA

    The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and criteria (4) were 
not met. A survey of major customers that decreased their purchases 
from the subject firm revealed that the respondent did not purchase any 
imported printing and labeling services from Mexico or Canada during 
periods under investigation.

NAFTA-TAA-00263; Grayson Controls Div., A Subsidiary of Robertshaw 
Controls Co., El Paso, TX

    The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and criteria (4) were 
not met. The investigation revealed that Grayson Controls Div. of 
Robertshaw Controls Co. made a corporate decision to transfer its 
machining function of central heating controls to another existing 
domestic facility.

Affirmation Determinations NAFTA-TAA

NAFTA-TAA-00266; Al Tech Specialty Steel Corp., Watervliet, NY

    A certification was issued covering all workers of Al Tech 
Specialty Steel Corp., Watervliet, NY separated on or after December 8, 
1993.

NAFTA-TAA-00270; Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., Syracuse, NY

    A certification was issued covering all workers of Niagara Mohawk 
Power Corp., Syracuse, New York separated on or after December 8, 1993.

NAFTA-TAA-00272; Component Technology Corp., Erie, PA

    A certification was issued covering all workers of Component 
Technology Corp., Erie, PA, separated on or after December 8, 1993.

NAFTA-TAA-00267; Corcom, Inc., Torrance, CA

    A certification was issued covering all workers located in 
Torrance, CA separated on or after December 8, 1993.

NAFTA-TAA-00262; Copeland Corp., A Subsidiary of Emerson Electric Co., 
Wichita, KS

    A certification was issued covering all workers of Copeland 
Corporation, a subsidiary of Emerson Electric Co., Wichita, KS 
separated on or after December 8, 1993.

NAFTA-TAA-00264; NETP, Inc., Niagara Falls, NY

    A certification was issued covering all workers engaged in 
employment related to the assembly of 5 circuit and 7 circuit 
electrical wire harnesses at NETP, Inc., Niagara Falls, NY separated on 
or after December 8, 1993.

NAFTA-TAA-00260; IMC Magnetics Corp., Eastern Div., Hauppauge, NY

    A certification was issued covering all workers of the Eastern Div. 
of IMC Magnetics Corp., Hauppauge, NY separated on or after December 8, 
1993.

    I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were 
issued during the months of November and December, 1994. Copies of 
these determinations are available for inspection in Room C-4318, 
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, 
D.C. 20210 during normal business hours or will be mailed to persons 
who write to the above address.

    Dated: December 9, 1994.
Victor J. Trunzo,
Program Manager, Policy & Reemployment Services, Office of Trade 
Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 94-30908 Filed 12-15-94; 8:45 am]
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