[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 119 (Wednesday, June 21, 1995)] [Notices] [Page 32344] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-15206] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-31,038] Baras Jersey, Incorporated, New York, New York; Certification Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 USC 2273) as amended by the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (P. L. 100-418), the Department of Labor herein presents the results of an 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 adjustment assistance each of the group eligibility requirements of Section 222 of the Act must be met. It is determined in this case that all of the requirements have been met. The investigation was initiated in response to a petition received on April 10, 1995 and filed on behalf of workers at Baras Jersey, Incorporated, New York, New York. The workers manufactured and sold knitted cloth. The investigation revealed that knitted cloth produced by Baras Jersey, Incorporated, New York, New York is marketed through normal retail channels. Thus, the articles manufactured by the subject firm have been impacted importantly by the high penetration of imports into this market. U.S. imports of cotton print cloth increased absolutely in 1993, compared to 1992, and increased absolutely in the twelve-month period through June 1994 compared to the same period in 1993. In the twelve- month period ended June 1994, the ratio of imports to domestic production was more than 143%. Conclusion After careful review of the facts obtained in the investigation, I conclude that increases of imports of articles like or directly competitive with knitted cloth produced at Baras Jersey, Incorporated, New York, New York contributed importantly to the decline in sales or production and to the total or partial separation of workers of that firm. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, I make the following certification: All workers of Baras Jersey, Incorporated, New York, New York who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after March 27, 1994 through two years from the date of certification are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974. Signed in Washington, DC, this 31st day of May, 1995. Victor J. Trunzo, Program Manager, Policy and Reemployment Services, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. 95-15206 Filed 6-20-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-M