[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 83 (Monday, April 29, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18757-18758]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-10514]
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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 April, 1996.
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-31,879; Rayloc, Atlanta, GA
TA-W-32,025; Winona Knitting Mills, Berwick Knitwear (Formerly Komar &
Sons Berwick Knitwear), Berwick, PA
TA-W-31,975; Modine Manufacturing Co., Clinton, TX
TA-W-31,899; Marion Plywood Corp., Coreline Div., Shawano. WI
In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the
criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.
TA-W-31,993; Aeroil Products Co., Inc., South Hackensack, NJ
TA-W-32,118; James River Corp. Packaging Business, Wausau, WI
TA-W-31,995; ABC Rail Products Corp., Anderson, IN
Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker
separations at the firm.
TA-W-32,065 & A, B, C, D; Ames Department Stores, Inc., Skowhagen,
Caribou, Houlton, Madawaska & Presque Island, ME
TA-W-31,889; Kids Today, Ltd, New York, NY
TA-W-32,067; Segerman International, Inc., New York, NY
The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
TA-W-31843; Pauline Handbags, New York, NY
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 decine during the relevant
period as required for certification.
TA-W-31,928; Hobet Mining, Inc., Madison, WV
U.S. imports of coal are negligible through the relevant period.
TA-W-31,942; Carter-Wallace, Inc, Trenton, NJ
The investigation revealed that criterion (2) and criterion (3)
have not been met. Sales or production did not decline during the
relevant period as required for certification. Increases of imports of
articles like or directly competitive with articles produced by the
firm or appropriate subdivision have not contributed importantly to the
separations or threat thereof, and the absolute decline in sales or
production.
TA-W-31,919; Toymax, Inc., Westbury, NY
The investigation revealed that criterion (1) and criterion (3)
have not been met. A significant number or proportion of the workers
did not become totally or partially separated as required for
certification. Increases of imports of articles like or directly
competitive with articles produced by the firm or appropriate
subdivision have not contributed importantly to the separations or
threat thereof, and the absolute decline in sales or production.
Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance
The following certifications have been issued; the date following
the company name & location for each determination references the
impact date for all workers for such determination.
TA-W-31,933; Victory Corrugated Container Corp. of New Jersey, Roselle,
NJ: February 9, 1995.
TA-W-32,237; Intercontinental Branded Apparel, Hialeah, FL: April 8,
1995.
TA-W-33,039; Turbine Engine Components Textron, Danville, PA: March 8,
1995.
TA-W-32,085; Alcoa Electronic Packaging, San Diego, CA: March 7, 1995.
TA-W-32,019; Simpson Paper Co., West Linn, OR: February 20, 1995.
TA-W-32,088; Mobil Corp., Mobil Research & Development Corp.,
Princeton, NJ: March 4, 1996.
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TA-W-31,812; Dalow Industries, Inc., Long Island City, NY: January 15,
1995.
TA-W-31,883; States Nitewear, Inc., New Bedford, MA: December 15, 1994.
TA-W-31,847: Burton Golf, Inc., Jasper, AL: January 10, 1995.
TA-W-31,855; Kiddie Kloes, Inc., Lansford, PA: January 4, 1995.
TA-W-31,867; Leggoons Sportswear, Inc., Vandalia, MO: January 9, 1995.
TA-W-31,873; Briggs Industries, Inc., Robinson, IL: January 12, 1995 .
TA-W-31,881; Herman Kay Co., Inc., Secaucus, NJ: January 22, 1995.
TA-W-31,965; Delsey Luggage, Inc., Denton, MD: February 12, 1995.
TA-W-31,964; D&A Textiles, Fairview, NJ: February 9, 1995.
TA-W-32,016, TA-W-32,016; Fremont Sawmill, A Division of Ostrander
Resources Co., Inc., Lakeview, OR & Paisley, OR: April 5, 1996.
TA-W-31,915; Imperial Bondware Corp., Lafayette, GA: January 1, 1995.
TA-W-32,000; Red Kap, Industries, Booneville, MS: February 22, 1995.
TA-W-31,916; Imperial Wallcoverings, Inc., (a Collins & Aikman Co),
Hammond, IN: January 19, 1995.
TA-W-32,142; Stephenson Enterprises, Inc., Folkston, GA: March 19,
1995.
TA-W-31,906; H.H. Cutler Co., Oxford, MS: January 18, 1995.
TA-W-31,913, The Florsheim Shoe Co., Cape Girardeau, MO: May 17, 1995.
TA-W-31,992; Decaturville Manufacturing, Decaturville, TN: February 20,
1995.
TA-W-32,006, Kendall Healthcare Products Co., Cumberland, RI: February
15, 1995.
TA-W-31,892; Augat, Inc., Mashpee, MA: February 2, 1995.
TA-W-31,902; Globe Business Furniture, Inc., Franklin, KY: January 10,
1995.
TA-W-31,909 & A; Whispering Pines Sportswear, Inc., Pageland, SC &
Whispering Pines Sportswear, II, Patrick, SC: January 19, 1995.
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 April, 1996.
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--
(2) that sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision
have decreased absolutely,
(3) that imports from Mexico or Canada of articles like or directly
competitive with articles produced by such firm or subdivision have
increased, and that the increases 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
(4) 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
In each of the following cases the investigation revealed that
criteria (3) and (4) were not met. Imports from Canada or Mexico did
not contribute importantly to workers' separations. There was no shift
in production from the subject firm to Canada or Mexico during the
relevant period.
NAFTA-TAA-00873; Gen/RX, Inc., (AKA Apotex), American Veterinary
Products, Fort Collins, CO
NAFTA-TAA-00857 & A, B; Decaturville Manufacturing Decaturville, TN,
Scotts Hill, TN, Parsons, TN
NAFTA-TAA-00831; Hines Oregon Millwork Enterprises, Hines, OR
NAFTA-TAA-00866; Alliant Techsystems, Inc., Accudyne Operations,
Janesville, WI
NAFTA-TAA-00850; American Electric Power, Ohio Power Co., Cardinal
Plant, Fossil and Dydro Operations, Brilliant, OH
NAFTA-TAA-00864; American Banknote Co., Bedford Park, IL
NAFTA-TAA-00838; Winona Knitting Mills, Berwick Knitwear (formerly
Komar & Sons Berwick Knitwear), Berwick, PA
NAFTA-TAA-00876; Keystone Brewers, Inc., d/b/a Pittsburgh Brewing Co.,
Pittsburgh, PA
NAFTA-TAA-00849; IPM Products Corp., Hybritex Automotive Controls, EL
Paso, TX
In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the
criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.
None
Affirmative Determinations NAFTA-TAA
The following certifications have been issued; the date following
the company name & location for each determination references the
impact date for all workers for such determination.
NAFTA-TAA-00852; Simpson Paper Co., West Linn, OR: February 23, 1995.
NAFTA-TAA-00804; Imperial Wallcoverings, Inc. (A Collins & Aikman Co),
Hammond, IN: January 19, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-00870 & A; Ostrander Resources Co., Inc. d/b/a Fremont
Sawmill, Lakeview, OR & Paisley, OR: February 22, 1995.
NAFTA-TAA-00855; Harvard Industries, Harman Automotive Sevierville, TN:
February 26, 1995.
NAFTA-TAA-00877; AlliedSignal Aerospace, Government Electronics System,
South Montrose, PA: March 1, 1995.
NAFTA-TAA-00871; Breed Technologies, Inc., Breen Automotive, L.P.,
Brownsville, TX: March 1, 1995.
NAFTA-TAA-00887; Turbotville Dress, Inc., Turbotville, PA: March 1,
1995.
I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued
during the month of April 1996. 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: April 17, 1996.
Russell Kile,
Acting Program Manager, Policy & Reemployment Services, Office of Trade
Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 96-10514 Filed 4-26-96; 8:45 am]
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