[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 28 (Friday, February 10, 1995)] [Notices] [Pages 8061-8063] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-3401] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration 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 January, 1995. 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-30,507; A. P. Green Refractories, Inc., Warren, OH TA-W-30,575; C. McDowell Oil, Inc., Albion, IL TA-W-30,492; Wiener Laces (Wiener), Clifton, NJ TA-W-30,512; Webb-Norfolk Conveyor Div., Cohasset, MA TA-W-30,505; Cushman Industries, Inc., Hartford, CT In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified. TA-W-30,468; Pontiac Weaving Corp., Cumberland, RI Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the firm. TA-W-30,538; Lone Star Industries, Inc., Nazareth Cement Corp., Nazareth, PA Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the firm. TA-W-30,485; Lockheed Fort Worth Co., Wire Harness Production, Fort Worth, TX Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the firm. TA-W-30,496; Sunbrite Dye Co., Passaic, NJ Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the firm. TA-W-30,535; Dow Brands, Inc., Greenville, TX Production at the subject plant is being transferred to another affiliated domestic facility in order to improve customer service. TA-W-30,510; Enron Operations Corp., (EOC) Houston Pipe Line (HPL), Corpus Christi, TX The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. TA-W-30,519; Herman Miller, Inc., Dayton, NJ The investigation revealed that the planned shut down of the Herman Miller's Dayton, NJ facility is attributable to a consolidation of domestic operations. TA-W-30,523; Xerox Corporation, Canadian, Latin American Manufacturing Organization, Pittsford, NY The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. TA-W-30,482; Dana Corp., Chelsea Plant, Chelsea, MI The investigation revealed that production at the subject plant was transferred domestically during the relevant period. TA-W-30,479; Mobil Chemical Co., Consumer Products Div., Washington, NJ Predominate reason for layoffs of workers at the subject firm was due to over capacity at Mobil Chemical Co., Consumer Products Div. The division does not import nor did it experience a decline in sales in the relevant period prior to the closing of the firm in 1994. TA-W-30,625; Alscom, Inc., Anchorage, AK The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. TA-W-30,499; Martin Marietta Corp., Regional Electronics Center, Conklin, NY Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the firm. TA-W-30,513; Telescope Casual Furniture, Grainville, NY Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the firm. Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance TA-W-30,497; Sybron Dental Specialties, Romulus, MI A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after November 3, 1993. TA-W-30,498; RB & W Corp., Kent, OH A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after October 28, 1993. TA-W-30,503; Clopay E & I Door, Shawano, WI A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after November 9, 1993. TA-W-30,526; Henson Kickernick, AKA Bali Co., Atlanta, TX A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after November 18, 1993. TA-W-30,530; S & A Casuals, New York, NY A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after November 23, 1993. TA-W-30,217; Portland Provision Meat Co., Portland, OR A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after July 25, 1993. TA-W-30,525; Independent Leather Manufacturing Corp., Gloversville, NY A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after November 10, 1993. TA-W-30,506; AST Research, Inc., Instrument Plant, Ft. Worth, TX [[Page 8062]] A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after September 29, 1993. TA-W-30,467; SGS-Thomson Micoelectronics, Inc., Montgomeryville, PA A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after November 7, 1993. TA-W-30,481; Component Technology Corp., Erie, PA A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after October 31, 1993. TA-W-30,534; California Manufacturing Co., Plant #3, St. James, MO A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after November 25, 1993. TA-W-30,494 & TA-W-30,495; Yolanda Industries, New York, NY, Dandy Trimming Co., Inc., New York, NY A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after October 28, 1993. TA-W-30,489 & TA-W-30,489A; Tape Measure Enterprises, Inc., Jersey City, NJ and New York, NY A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after November 2, 1993. TA-W-30,474 & TA-W-30,475, TA-W-30,476, A & B; Wicker Park L.P., Herrin, IL, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Prattville, AL, and Montgomery, AL A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after October 26, 1993. TA-W-30,487; Philips Components, A.C.T. Div., Saguerties, NY A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after November 1, 1993. TA-W-30,540; National Ceramics, Inc., Cunningham, KY A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after November 17, 1993. TA-W-30,466; Weslock National, Inc., Sikeston, MO A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after October 21, 1993. TA-W-30,520; Cameron Custom Carpets, Auburn, ME A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after November 15, 1993. TA-W-30,486; Peridot Chemicals (New Jersey), Inc., Newark, NJ A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after November 3, 1993. TA-W-30,501; General Porcelain Manufacturing Co., Inc., Trenton, NJ A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after September 13, 1993. TA-W-30,490 & A; Trigg Drilling Co., Inc., Oklahoma City, OK & Operating at Various Locations in the State of Oklahoma A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after October 21, 1993. TA-W-30,484; Freedom Fisheries, Endeavor Fisheries, New Bedford, MA A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after October 24, 1993. TA-W-30,524; Miss Elaine, Inc., Bristow, OK A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after November 11, 1993. TA-W-30,501; Dawson Home Fashions, Inc., Vienna, OH A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after November 10, 1993. TA-W-30,580; Grange Springwall Chiropractic, Inc., LaConner, WA A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after November 30, 1993. TA-W-30,455; Marathon Oil Co., Robinson, IL & Operating at Various Locations in the Following States: A; AL, B; AK, C; AZ, D; CA, E; CO, F; FL, G; GA, H; IL, I; IN, J; KS, K; KY, L; LA, M; MI, N; NM, O; OH, P; OK, Q; SC, R; TN S; TX, T; WI, U; WY. A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after October 18, 1993. TA-W-30,455V; Marathon Oil Co., Houston, TX & Operating in The Following Other Locations: W; Cody, WY, X; Findlay, OH, Y; Midland, OH, Z; Oklahoma City, OK, AA; Ruston, LA, AB; Bridgeport, IL, AC; Lafayette, LA AD; Lindsey, OK, AE; Medicine Lodge, KS, AF; Shreveport, LA, AG; Anchorage, AK. A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after October 21, 1994. Also, pursuant to Title V of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. 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 January, 1995. 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-00312; Frigidaire Co., Microwave Div., Dalton, GA The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and criteria (4) were not met. There was no shift in production from the Microwave Division of the Frigidaire Co to Mexico or Canada during the period under investigation, nor did the Frigidaire Co import any microwave ovens from Mexico or Canada. NAFTA-TAA-00294; Uarco, Inc., Adrian, MI The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and criteria (4) were not met. There was no shift in production from the workers' firm to Canada or Mexico during the relevant period. A survey of customers of Uarco revealed that respondents did not import continuous stock computer paper. NAFTA-TAA-00298; Carter-Wallace, Inc., Wampole Div., East Windsor, NJ The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and criteria (4) were not met. There was no shift in production from Carter-Wallace, Inc. to Mexico or Canada during the period under investigation, nor did the Carter-Wallace, Inc. Import from Mexico or [[Page 8063]] Canada any articles that are like or directly competitive with over the counter and professional diagnostic test kits. NAFTA-TAA-00308; A.B. Chance Co., Parkersburg Plant, Parkersburg, WV The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and criteria (4) were not met. A survey results revealed that customers did not import electrical porcelain insulators from Mexico or Canada. There was not shift in production from the subject facility to Mexico or Canada during the period under investigation, nor did the company import electrical procelain insulators from Mexico or Canada. NAFTA-TAA-00307; H. Grabell & Sons, Inc., Paterson, NJ The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and criteria (4) were not met. There was no shirt in production from the subject facility to Mexico or Canada during the period under investigation, nor did the company increase imports of lamp shades from Mexico or Canada. Survey results revealed that customers did not import lamp shades from Canada or Mexico. Affirmative Determinations NAFTA-TAA NAFTA-TAA-00309; Eutectic Corp., Flushing, NY A certification was issued covering all workers engaged in the production of welding consumables, such as electrodes and fluxes at Eutectic Corp., Flushing, NY separated on or after December 8, 1993. NAFTA-TAA-00297; D&R Lumber Corp D/B/A Blaney Lumber & Manufacturing, Bethesda, OH A certification was issued covering all workers of D&R Lumber d/b/a Blaney Lumber & Manufacturing, Bethesda, OH on or after December 8, 1993. NAFTA-TAA-00303; Iowa Assemblies, Inc., Lucas, IA A certification was issued covering all workers related to the production of wiring harnesses & assembly of Iowa Assemblies, Inc., at the Lucas, Mt. Ayr and Osceola facilities separated on or after December 8, 1993. NAFTA-TAA-00299; Best Shingle Co., Hoguiam/Aberdeen, WA A certification was issued covering all workers of Best Shingle Co., Hoquiam/Aberdeen, WA separated on or after December 8, 1993. NAFTA-TAA-00314; Gannett Outdoor Co., Outdoor Advertising Div., Denver, CO A certification was issued covering all workers of Gannett Outdoor Co., Outdoor Advertising Div., Denver, CO separated on or after December 8, 1993. NAFTA-TAA-00313; Yocom Knitting Co., Stowe, PA NAFTA-TAA-00313A; Linden Knitting Wear, Mohrsville, PA A certification was issued covering all workers engaged in the production of activewear apparel, at the Yocom Knitting Co plant in Stowa, PA and Linden Knitting Wear plant in Morhrsville, PA separated on or after December 8, 1993. I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the month of January, 1995. 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: January 27, 1995. Victor J. Trunzo, Program Manager, Policy and Reemployment Services, Office of Trade, Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. 95-3401 Filed 2-9-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-M