[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 82 (Tuesday, April 29, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23275-23277]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-11069]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


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 (P.L. 103-182), hereinafter called

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(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 P.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 May 9, 1997.
    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 May 9, 1997.
    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 16th day of April, 1997.
Russell Kile,
Program Manager, Policy and Reemployment Services, Office of Trade 
Adjustment Assistance.

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                                                                               Date                                                                     
                                                                             received                                                                   
             Subject firm                            Location                   at               Petition No.                  Articles produced        
                                                                            governor's                                                                  
                                                                              office                                                                    
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Nantucket Industries (Co.)............  Cartersville, GA..................    03/11/97  NAFTA-1,559                    Men's undergarments.             
Ametek-March Electric (IAMAW).........  Cambridge, OH.....................    01/31/97  NAFTA-1,560                    Rotating fans.                   
Northern Engraving (IAMAW)............  Sparta, WI........................    03/12/97  NAFTA-1,561                    Automotive trim, dashboard and   
                                                                                                                        decals.                         
Lithonia Lighting (IBEW)..............  Conyers, GA.......................    03/13/97  NAFTA-1,562                    Industrial fluorescent lighting  
                                                                                                                        fixtures.                       
Hartford Eichenauer (Wkrs)............  Newport, NH.......................    03/14/97  NAFTA-1,563                    Dehydrators and toasters.        
Design House (Wkrs)...................  Stanwood, WA......................    03/13/97  NAFTA-1,564                    Wood turnings.                   
GCC Cutting (Wkrs)....................  El Paso, TX.......................    03/17/97  NAFTA-1,565                    Cutting for blazars and shirts.  
Anchor Glass Container (GMPPA)........  Dayville, CT......................    03/17/97  NAFTA-1,566                    Glass containers--bottles.       
Deckers Outdoor (Co.).................  Carpenteria, CA...................    03/14/97  NAFTA-1,567                    Sport sandals and boots.         
Deckers Outdoors (Co.)................  Goleta, CA........................    03/14/97  NAFTA-1,568                    Sport sandals and boots.         
Deckers Outdoor (Co.).................  Ventura, CA.......................    03/14/97  NAFTA-1,569                    Sport sandals and boots.         
Eagle Ottawa Leather (UPW)............  Grand Haven, MI...................    03/07/97  NAFTA-1,570                    Leather.                         
Washington Public Power Supply System   Richland, WA......................    11/25/96  NAFTA-1,571                    Electricity.                     
 (IBEW).                                                                                                                                                
In-Sink-Erator (Wkrs).................  Elkhorn, WI.......................    03/19/97  NAFTA-1,572                    Hot water dispensers.            
Thomson Consume Electronics (Wkrs)....  Indianapolis, IN..................    03/19/97  NAFTA-1,573                    Plastic molded.                  
Stony Creek Knitting Mill (Wkrs)......  Rocky Mount, NC...................    03/19/97  NAFTA-1,574                    Sportswear.                      
Little Tikes (Wkrs)...................  Aurora, MO........................    03/20/97  NAFTA-1,575                    Toys.                            
Leigh Knits (Wkrs)....................  Bean Station, TN..................    03/18/97  NAFTA-1,576                    T-Shirt cut and sew contractor.  
Eagle Coach (Wkrs)....................  Brownsville, TX...................    03/21/97  NAFTA-1,577                    Buses and components.            
Economy Color Card (UPIU).............  Roselle, NJ.......................    03/19/97  NAFTA-1,578                    Sample cards and books of        
                                                                                                                        wallpaper.                      
Hauser Lake Lumber (Wkrs).............  Post Falls, ID....................    03/21/97  NAFTA-1,579                    Lumber.                          
Rubbermaid Cleaning and Maintenance     Sparks, NV........................    03/19/97  NAFTA-1,580                    Brooms and mops.                 
 (Wkrs).                                                                                                                                                
Nick-O Sewing (Wkrs)..................  Moscon, TN........................    03/20/97  NAFTA-1,581                    Industrial machines and parts.   
Tugalo River Boxer (Wkrs).............  Tocca, GA.........................    03/24/97  NAFTA-1,582                    Boxer shorts.                    
V.V.P. America (Co.)..................  Hickory, NC.......................    03/18/97  NAFTA-1,583                    Glass table tops.                
M and W Sewing (Wkrs).................  Brooklyn, NY......................    03/24/97  NAFTA-1,584                    Blouses, dresses, shirts.        
Superior Solutions (Wkrs).............  El Paso, TX.......................    03/25/97  NAFTA-1,585                    Jeans, shorts.                   
Calvin Klein Jeanswear (Wkrs).........  New York, NY......................    03/25/97  NAFTA-1,586                    Jeans, pants, jackets, skirts.   
Stanley Works (Wkrs)..................  Sanford, NC.......................    03/25/97  NAFTA-1,587                    Collated fasteners.              
Collins and Aikman (UNITE)............  Port Huron, MI....................    03/26/97  NAFTA-1,588                    Moled automobile carpet.         
BOC Gases (IBT).......................  Bethlehem, PA.....................    03/26/97  NAFTA-1,589                    Pipeline.                        
Jessup Door (USWA)....................  Dowagiac, MI......................    03/19/97  NAFTA-1,590                    Doors.                           
AM General (UAW)......................  Indianapolis, IN..................    03/14/97  NAFTA-1,591                    Commercial and military.         
Parkway Building Systems (Co.)........  Edwards, WA.......................    03/24/97  NAFTA-1,592                    Lumber.                          
Al Tech Speciality Steel (USWA).......  Watervilet, NY....................    03/27/97  NAFTA-1,593                    Steel ingots.                    
Administrative and Technical Services   Beloit, WI........................    03/28/97  NAFTA-1,594                    Data entry services.             
 (Co.).                                                                                                                                                 
Gor Mill (Wkrs).......................  Milaca, MN........................    03/24/97  NAFTA-1,595                    Over head projector.             
New Warwick Mining (UMWA).............  Bobtown, PA.......................    03/31/97  NAFTA-1,596                    Coal.                            
Texas LPG Storage (Wkrs)..............  El Paso, TX.......................    03/31/97  NAFTA-1,597                    Stores and hauls liquefied       
                                                                                                                        petroleum gas.                  
Tri-Con Industries (Wkrs).............  Columbia, MO......................    03/31/97  NAFTA-1,598                    Automotive trim covers.          
Rayovac (Co.).........................  Kinston, NC.......................    04/01/97  NAFTA-1,599                    Assembly of flashlights and      
                                                                                                                        batteries.                      
Georgia Pacific (Wkrs)................  Martell, CA.......................    03/21/97  NAFTA-1,600                    Lumber.                          
Desert Cleaners (Wkrs)................  El Paso, TX.......................    04/02/97  NAFTA-1,601                    Denim washing, pressing and      
                                                                                                                        finishing.                      
BASF Corporation (ICWU)...............  Rensselaer, NY....................    04/03/97  NAFTA-1,602                    Textile, leather and paper dyes. 
J.R. Simplot (IBT)....................  Caldwell, ID......................    04/07/97  NAFTA-1,603                    Potato processing.               
I AM Apparel (Co.)....................  Herrin, IL........................    04/07/97  NAFTA-1,604                    Ladies maternity knit.           
Amelia Dress (UNITE)..................  Farmville, VA.....................    03/14/97  NAFTA-1,605                    Chilrens dresses.                

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Amelia Dress (UNITE)..................  Appomatton, VA....................    03/14/97  NAFTA-1,606                    Childrens clothing.              
Colber Corp. (The) (Co.)..............  Newark, NJ........................    04/08/97  NAFTA-1,607                    Wirewound resistors.             
United Technologies (IAMAW)...........  Zanesville, OH....................    03/28/97  NAFTA-1,608                    Bulkhead line, molds for wiring. 
J.R. Simplot (AFGM)...................  Heyburn, ID.......................    04/08/97  NAFTA-1,609                    Potato products.                 
Anchor Glass (GMAW)...................  Antioch, CA.......................    04/08/97  NAFTA-1,610                    Glass containers.                
Arrow Auto (Wkrs).....................  Santa Maria, CA...................    04/08/97  NAFTA-1,611                    Auto parts.                      
Findlay Refractories (Wkrs)...........  Washington, PA....................    04/09/97  NAFTA-1,612                    Firebrick.                       
Rip Curl (Wkrs).......................  Oceanside, CA.....................    04/08/97  NAFTA-1,613                    Wetsuits.                        
Holiday Products (Wkrs)...............  El Paso, TX.......................    04/11/97  NAFTA-1,614                    Christman products.              
Jos J. Pietrafesa (Wkrs)..............  Liverpool, NY.....................    04/14/97  NAFTA-1,615                    Men's and women's clothing.      
Stabilus (Co.)........................  Colmar, PA........................    04/15/97  NAFTA-1,616                    Pneumatic gas spring and dampers.
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[FR Doc. 97-11069 Filed 4-28-97; 8:45 am]
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