[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 142 (Tuesday, July 23, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38223-38224]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-18637]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Investigations Regarding Certifications of Eligibility to Apply
for NAFTA Transitional Adjustment Assistance
Petitions for transitional adjustment assistance under the North
American Free Trade Agreement-Transitional Adjustment Assistance
Implementation Act (Pub. L. 103-182), hereinafter called (NAFTA-TAA),
have been filed with State Governors under Section 250(b)(1) of
Subchapter D, Chapter 2, Title II, of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended, are identified in the Appendix to this Notice. Upon notice
from a Governor that a NAFTA-TAA petition has been received, the
Program Manager of the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance (OTAA),
Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Department of Labor
(DOL), announces the filing of the petition and takes actions pursuant
to paragraphs (c) and (e) of Section 250 of the Trade Act.
The purpose of the Governor's actions and the Labor Department's
investigations are to determine whether the workers separated from
employment of after December 8, 1993 (date of enactment of Pub. L. 103-
182) are eligible to apply for NAFTA-TAA under Subchapter D of the
Trade Act because of increased imports from or the shift in production
to Mexico or Canada.
The petitioners or any other persons showing a substantial interest
in the subject matter of the investigations may request a public
hearing with the Program Manager of OTAA at the U.S. Department of
Labor (DOL) in Washington, DC provided such request is filed in writing
with the Program Manager of OTAA not later than August 2, 1996.
Also, interested persons are invited to submit written comments
regarding the subject matter of the petitions to the Program Manager of
OTAA at the address shown below not later than August 2, 1996.
Petitions filed with the Governors are available for inspection at
the Office of the Program Manager, OTAA, ETA, DOL, Room C-4318, 200
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210.
Signed at Washington, DC this 2nd day of July, 1996.
Curtis K. Kooser,
Acting Program Manager, Policy & Reemployment Services, Office of Trade
Adjustment Assistance.
Appendix
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Date
received at
Petitioner (union/workers/firm) Location Governor's Petition No. Articles produced
office
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Airshield Corporation (Wkrs)....... Brownsville, TX......................... 06/10/96 NAFTA-01064 Fiberglass components.
Oxford of Burgaw (Co.)............. Burgan, NC.............................. 06/10/96 NAFTA-01065 Ladies sportswear and dresses.
Oneita Industries, Inc.; Fingerville, SC......................... 06/06/96 NAFTA-01066 Fabric for T-shirts.
Fingerville Textile Plant (Wkrs).
Wallace and Tiernan, Inc. (Co.).... Belleville, NJ.......................... 06/10/96 NAFTA-01067 Hydraulic diaphragm pumps.
Hickory Hill Industries (Co.)...... Clifton, TN............................. 06/14/96 NAFTA-01068 Childrens sportswear.
Columbia Gas System (Wkrs)......... Charleston, WV.......................... 06/10/96 NAFTA-01069 Gas.
Blue Mountain Forest Products Long Creek, OR.......................... 06/11/96 NAFTA-01070 Rough Lumber.
(Wkrs).
Sara Lee Knit Product (Co.)........ Eatonton, GA............................ 06/10/96 NAFTA-01071 Ladies Panties.
General Electric................... Erie, PA................................ 06/12/96 NAFTA-01072 Dynometer and Dragline.
Therm-O-Disc, Inc.; Subsidiary of Newaygo, MI............................. 06/11/96 NAFTA-01073 Electronic components.
Emerson Electric (Wkrs).
Alden Electronics (Wkrs)........... Westboro, MA............................ 06/12/96 NAFTA-01074 SATFIND-406 emergency position
indicator radio beacon.
Varsity Manufacturing (Co.)........ Susqnehanna, PA......................... 06/12/96 NAFTA-01075 Ladies sleepwear.
United Sports Apparel (Co.)........ Pelham, TN.............................. 06/12/96 NAFTA-01076 Warm-up suits, Jackets.
Beaufab Mills, Inc. (UTWA)......... Stoudsbury, PA.......................... 06/12/96 NAFTA-01077 Lining fabrics and costume
fabrics.
Truck-Lite; 310 E. Elmwood Ave. Falconer, NY............................ 06/14/96 NAFTA-01078 Automotive car safety lights.
(Wkrs).
Yakima Products, Inc. (Co.)........ Arcata, CA.............................. 06/13/96 NAFTA-01079 Components for car roof racks
(assembly and fabrication).
Mabex Universal Corp. (Co.)........ San Diego, CA........................... 06/13/96 NAFTA-01080 Plastic packaging for the
electronics industry.
Nestaway Canal Wire Facility (Co.). Canal Winchester, OH.................... 06/13/96 NAFTA-01081 Dishwasher racks and
components.
Magnetex (Co.)..................... Blytheville, AR......................... 06/13/96 NAFTA-01082 High Intensity Discharge
ballast.
Philips Lighting (Wkrs)............ Little Rock, AR......................... 06/12/96 NAFTA-01083 Lamps and bulbs.
Forsyth Public School District Forsyth, MT............................. 06/14/96 NAFTA-01084 Public school teachers.
(Wkrs).
Lee Thomas (Co.)................... Los Angeles, CA......................... 06/13/96 NAFTA-01085 Sewing factory.
Simpson Paper Company.............. Pomona, CA.............................. 06/20/96 NAFTA-01086 Paper.
Chase Ergonomic (Co.).............. Albuquerque, NM......................... 06/24/96 NAFTA-01087 Industrial safety products.
Boise Cascade (Wkrs)............... Medford, OR............................. 06/17/96 NAFTA-01088 Lumber.
Superior Milling Ltd. (Wkrs)....... Adrian, MI.............................. 06/19/96 NAFTA-01089 Green lumber.
Eaton Corporation; Golf Grip Laurinburg, NC.......................... 06/20/96 NAFTA-01090 Golf grips.
Division (Co.).
Lakedale Mag, Inc. (Co.)........... Fayetteville, NC........................ 06/20/96 NAFTA-01091 Girls swimwear, boys and girls
outerwear.
Lucent Technologies--Microekc- Lee's Summit, MO........................ 06/20/96 NAFTA-01092 Electronic connectors.
tronics (CWA).
Trust Joist International (OCAW)... Hawkins, WI............................. 06/20/96 NAFTA-01093 Wood window units.
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BP Exploration and Oil, Inc.; Paulsboro, NJ........................... 06/17/96 NAFTA-01094 Receiving and distributing
Paulsboro Terminal Division (Wkrs). refined petroleum products.
Hexfet America (Wkrs).............. Temecula, CA............................ 06/28/96 NAFTA-01095 Assembly part of semi-
conductor.
Clevemont Mills (Wkrs)............. Kings Mountain, NC...................... 06/10/96 NAFTA-01096 Sweat pants and shirts.
ROL Manufacturing of America, Inc. Brownsville, TN......................... 06/17/96 NAFTA-01097 Motor gaskets for cars and
(Wkrs). light line.
Daniels McCray Lumber Company; St. Joseph, MO.......................... 06/19/96 NAFTA-01098 Window sashes.
Custom Wood Products Division
(Wkrs).
Stream International (Wkrs)........ Lindon, UT.............................. 06/17/96 NAFTA-01099 Software.
Automed, Inc. (Wkrs)............... Arden Hills, MN......................... 06/24/96 NAFTA-01100 Labor specimen.
Jatco (Wkrs)....................... Shellman, GA............................ 06/24/96 NAFTA-01101 ...............................
Lakeview Lumber (Wkrs)............. Lakeview, OR............................ 06/24/96 NAFTA-01102 Timber receipts.
International Paper Company (LSW).. Veneta, OR.............................. 06/24/96 NAFTA-01103 Paper.
Munro and Company, Inc.; Clear Lake Hot Springs, AR......................... 06/28/96 NAFTA-01104 Footwear.
Footwear (Wkrs).
BP America, Inc.; BP Oil and Cleveland, OH........................... 06/25/96 NAFTA-01105 Petroleum products.
Exploration, Inc. (OCWA).
Pioneer Cut Stock, Inc. (Wkrs)..... Prineville, OR.......................... 06/26/96 NAFTA-01106 Wood products.
Jenn Air; Maytag................... Indianapolis, IN........................ 06/25/96 NAFTA-01107 Home cooking appliances.
Orbit Industries, Inc. (Co.)....... Helen, GA............................... 06/26/96 NAFTA-01108 Ladies sportswear.
Fender Musical Instruments, Inc. Lake Oswego, OR......................... 06/27/96 NAFTA-01109 Solid-state amplifiers.
(Wkrs).
Jolie Handbag (Wkrs)............... Hialegh, FL............................. 06/27/96 NAFTA-01110 Handbags.
Lloyd-Smith Company; Oil Field Too Bradford, PA............................ 06/28/96 NAFTA-01111 Fishing tools.
Ship (Co.).
McDonnell Douglas; Douglas Aircraft Torrance, CA............................ 06/27/96 NAFTA-01112 Assembly and sub-assembly.
Division (IAM).
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