[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 150 (Friday, August 2, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 40453-40455] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-19652] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 July, 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 sub-division 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-32,266 & TA-W-32,267; Owens-Illinois, Inc., Owens Brockway Glass Containers, Plant #18 & Plant #19, Brockway, PA TA-W-32,399; Kerr Manufacturing Co., Massena, NY TA-W-32,405; Scrock Cabinet Co., Quaker Maid Kitchens Div., Leesport, PA TA-W-32,400; Sunbeam Corp., Sunbeam Outdoor Product, Linton, IN In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified. TA-W-32,443; Simpson Paper Co., Pomona, CA TA-W-32,380; Mullen Lumber, Inc., Molalla, OR TA-W-32,318; Jaunty Textile, A Div. of Advanced Textie Composites, Inc, Scranton, PA TA-W-32,469; Wallace & Tiernan, Inc., Bellville, NJ TA-W-32,395; Cambridge Industries (Formerly Known as GenCorp), Commercial Truck Group, Ionia, MI Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the firm. TA-W-32,436 & A; Elcam, Inc., St. Marys, PA and Clearfield, PA TA-W-32,447; BSW International, Inc., Tulsa, OK TA-W-32,375; Host Apparel, 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-32,334; Ashland Exploration, Inc., Brenton, WV U.S. imports of natural gas declined relative to domestic shipments and [[Page 40454]] consumption in 1995 compared to 1994 and in the first quarter of 1996 compared to the same period in 1995. TA-W-32,335; Allergan, Phoenix, AZ 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. 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-32,363; Alcan Aluminum Co., Slcan Foil Products Div., LaGrange, GA: May 1, 1995. TA-W-32,372; Eagle Picher Plastics Div., Huntington, IN: May 15, 1995. TA-W-32,398; H and E Apparel, Inc., Princeton, KY: May 16, 1995. TA-W- 32,377; James Hardie Irrigation, El Paso Manufacturing, El Paso, TX: May 9, 1995. TA-W-32,483 & A; Wundies, Inc., Wellsboro, PA & Williamport, PA: June 10, 1995. TA-W-32,451; Cleveland Mills, Kings Mountain, NC: May 23, 1995. TA-W-32,412; Bari Fashions, Inc., Hoboken, NJ: May 21, 1995. TA-W-32,384; Roadmaster Corp., Delavan, WI: May 7, 1995. TA-W-32,401; SMK Manufacturing, Inc., Placentia, CA: May 16, 1995. TA-W-32,374; General Electric Superabrasives, Worthington, OH: May 17, 1995. TA-W-32,487; Savannah Manufacturing Corp., Savannah, TN: June 7, 1995. TA-W-32,424; Screen Pac, Roseto, PA: May 30, 1995. TA-W-32,343; Osawatomie, Inc., dba ESW (Formerly Engineered Well Services, Inc), Dickinson, ND: April 6, 1995. TA-W-32,461 & A; Oxford of Burgan, Oxford Industries, Inc., Burgan, NC, Oxford Industries, Inc., Atlanta, GA: June 17, 1995. TA-W-32,479; Taylor Clothing, Taylor, PA: June 12, 1995. TA-W-32,459; Warner's A Div. of Warnaco, Inc., Dothal, AL: June 4, 1995. TA-W-32,408; Heritage Sportswear, Marion, SC: May 15, 1995. TA-W-32,308; Hanover II Div. STI, Inc., Pawtucket, RI: April 16, 1995. TA-W-32,419; Pioneer Balloon Co., Willard Operations, Willard, OH: May 2, 1995. TA-W-32,382 and A; Bay Springs Apparel, Nazareth/Century Mills, Inc., Bay Springs, MS and Monroe, NC: May 15, 1995. TA-W-32,342; B.A.S.F. Corp., Detroit, MI: April 30, 1995. TA-W-32,321; Equitable Resources Energy Co., Western Region, Billings, MT: April 30, 1995. TA-W-32,296; Isenburg Enterprises, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT: April 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 July, 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-01038; Sunbeam Corp., Sunbeam Outdoor Products, Linton, IN NAFTA-TAA-00984 & A; Owens-Illinois, Inc., Owens Brockway Glass Containers, Plant #18 and Plant #19, Brockway, PA NAFTA-TAA-01055; Sunbeam, Sunbeam Household Products--Cookeville, Cookeville, TN NAFTA-TAA-01075; Varsity Manufacturing, Susquehanna, PA NAFTA-TAA-01053; Aquila, Inc., Superior, WI NAFTA-TAA-01052; Carolina Dress Corp., Hayesville, NC NAFTA-TAA-01026; Roadmaster Corp., Delavan, WI In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified. NAFTA-TAA-01094; BP Exploration & Oil Inc., Paulsboro Terminal Div., Paulsboro, NJ NAFTA-TAA-01058 & A; Elcam, Inc., St. Marys, PA and Clearfield, PA The investigation revealed that the workers of the subject firm did not produce an article within the meaning of Section 250(a) of the Trade Act, as amended. 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-01071; Sara Lee Knit Products, Eatonton Sewing Div., Eatonton, GA: June 4, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01065 & A; Oxford of Burgaw, Oxford Dress Div. of Oxford Industries, Inc., Burgaw, NC & Corp. Headquarters, Atlanta, GA: June 5, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01044: Pictsweet Mushroom Farm, Salem OR: May 30, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01047; Medley Company Cedar, Inc., Santa, ID: May 23, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01082; Magnetek, Lighting Products Group, Blytheville, AR: June 4, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01062; Pine River Lumber Co., Limited, Maple Lumber Div., Kenton, MI: May 9, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01080; Mabex Universal Corp., San Diego Pe Foam Converting & Warehousing Facility, San Diego, CA: May 20, 1995. I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the month of July 1996. Copies of these determinations [[Page 40455]] are available for inspection in Room C-4318, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210 during normal business hours or will be mailed to persons who write to the above address. Dated: July 17, 1996. Russell Kile, Acting Program Manager, Policy & Reemployment Service, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. 96-19652 Filed 8-1-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-M