[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 189 (Tuesday, September 30, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51151-51153]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-25868]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


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 September, 
1997.
    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-33,694; Gasbane Products, Inc., Dubois, PA
TA-W-33,742; Dana Corp., Spicer Trailer Products, Berwick, PA
TA-W-33,728; Rayloc, Inc., Atlanta, GA
TA-W-33,491; Coats American, Rossville Plant, Rossville, GA
TA-W-33,353; TechnoTrim, Incorporated, Greencastle, IN

    In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the 
criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.


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TA-W-33,746; Pathmark Stores, Inc., Store #548, Allentown, PA
TA-W-33,711; Amax Apparel Co., El Paso, TX

    The workers firm does not produce an article as required for 
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.

TA-W-33,576; Microenergy, Inc., Memphis, MO

    The investigation revealed that criteria (2) has not been met. 
Sales or production did not decline during the relevant period as 
required for certification.

TA-W-33,628; Ametek, U.S. Gauge Div., Sellerville, PA

    The investigation revealed that criteria (1) and criteria (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 decline during the relevant period as 
required for certification.

TA-W-33,696; Cooper Slide Sales, Inc., Genesee, PA
TA-W-33,727; CMS Nomeco Oil and Gas Co., Jackson, MI
TA-W-33,741; Bel/Kaukauna USA, Inc., Leitchfield, KY

    Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker 
separations at the firm.

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-33,673; Lawson Mardon Wheaton, Inc., Easton, MD: June 1, 1996.
TA-W-33,763; SL Auburn, Inc., Auburn, NY: August 15, 1996.
TA-W-33,590; Maine Shoe, Inc., Lewiston, ME: June 6, 1996.
TA-W-33,646; Stanley Door Systems, Div. of Stanley Works, Troy, MI: 
June 13, 1996.
TA-W-33,667; August Embroideries, Fairview, NJ: June 25, 1996.
TA-W-33,738; Diamond Multimedia Communications Div., Albany, OR: August 
4, 1996.
TA-W-33,662; Batesville Manufacturing, Clarkesville, GA: July 1, 1996.
TA-W-33,500; Trendline Home Fashions, Inc., Miami, FL: May 5, 1996.
TA-W-33,710; Innovative Acquisition Corp., D/B/A Innovative Textile, 
New York, NY: July 23, 1996.
TA-W-33,687; Bend Manufacturing Co., Inc., Bend, OR: July 15, 1996.
TA-W-33,701; J.B.J. Fabrics, Inc., New York, NY: July 22, 1996.
TA-W-33,494 & TA-W-33,495; Wearever Shirt Co., Inc, New York, NY and 
Freeburg, PA: May 7, 1996.
TA-W-33,745; Pro-Tech Respirators, Inc., Div., of Bacon USA, Buchanon, 
MI: August 5, 1996.
TA-W-33,620; Allegiance Healthcare, Inc., Riverside, CA: and Temporary 
Workers of VIP Temporary Services, Ontario, CA: June 16, 1996.
TA-W-33,670; Kimberly Clark Corp., Winslow Plant, Winslow, ME: June 23, 
1996.
TA-W-33,626; Plews/Edelman Lubrimatic Div. of Stant Corp., Spencer, IA: 
June 23, 1996
TA-W-33,691; Cosco, Inc., Bremen, GA: July 16, 1996.
TA-W-33,704; Elberton Manufacturing, Elberton, GA: July 23, 1996.
TA-W-33,651; BASF Corp., Holyoke, MA: June 25, 1996.
TA-W-33,698; Eveready Battery Co., Inc., Fremont, OH: July 24, 1996.
TA-W-33,767; Fruit of the Loom, Martin Mills, Inc., St. Martinville, 
LA; & Operating at the Following Locations: A; Abbeville Mills, Div of 
Martin Mills, Inc., Abbeville, LA, B; Port Barre Mills Div of Martin 
Mills, Inc., Port Barre, LA, C; Fruit of The Loom Texas, Inc, 
Harlingen, TX, D; Fruite of The Loom, Jamestown, KY and E; Fruit of The 
Loom, Sherman, MS: August 14, 1996.

    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 September, 1997.
    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-01749; Glades H & P, Belle Glade, FL
NAFTA-TAA-01716; Domi AGR, Inc., (Workers Leased to Untied States Sugar 
Corp), Clewiston, FL
NAFTA-TAA-01710; Black Gold Farms, Inc., Belle Glade, FL
NAFTA-TAA-01837; Varity Dayton Walther, Portsmouth, OH
NAFTA-TAA-01829; Gasbarre Products, Inc., DubBois, PA
NAFTA-TAA-01866; Dana Corp., Spicer Trailer Products, Berwick, PA
NAFTA-TAA-01645; Coats American Rossville Plant, Rossville, GA
NAFTA-TAA-01853; Rayloc, Inc., Atlanta, GA
NAFTA-TAA-01745; Morrison Farms, Inc., McAlpin, FL
NAFTA-TAA-01725; Trendline Home Fashions, Inc., Miami, FL
NAFTA-TAA-01840; Brandon Apparel Group, Inc., Columbus, WI
NAFTA-TAA-01863; U.S. Can Co., Racine, WI
NAFTA-TAA-01871; Hasser Enterprises, Inc., Lafayette, IN
NAFTA-TAA-01773; Fresh Picks Farms, Inc., Princeton, FL
NAFTA-TAA-01712; Osceola Farms, Pahokee, FL
NAFTA-TAA-01648; Honeywell, Inc., Arlington Heights Operation, 
Arlington Heights, IL
NAFTA-TAA-01736; Okeelanta Corp., Palm Beach, FL

    In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the 
criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.

NAFTA-TAA-01880; Amex Apparel Co., El Paso, TX
NAFTA-TAA-01847; Northwest Agricultural Cooperative

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Association, Inc., Finished Fleet Div., Ontario, OR

    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.

NAFTA-TAA-01816; United Steering System, Inc., Grabill, IN

    The investigation revealed that criteria (1) has not been met. A 
significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm 
or an appropriate subdivision (including workers in any agricultural 
firm or appropriate subdivision) have not become totally or partially 
separated from employment.

NAFTA-TAA-01703; Microenergy, Inc., Memphis, MO

    The investigation revealed that criteria (2) has not been met. 
Sales or production or both did not decline during the relevant period 
for certification.

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 determinations.

NAFTA-TAA-01833; Port Clyde Canning Co., Rockland, ME: July 17, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01848; Greco Manufacturing, Inc., Puyallup, WA: July 21, 
1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01806; Scotch Maid, Inc., Sara Lee Bodywear, Allentown, PA: 
July 1, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01822: Bausch and Lomb, Frame Center, Rochester, NY: July 9, 
1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01843; Eveready Battery Co., Inc., Fremont, OH: July 8, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01889; Shure Electronics, Douglas, AZ: August 22, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01886; SL Auburn, Inc., Auburn, NY: August 15, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01827; Bend Manufacturing Co., Inc., Bend, OR: July 15, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01890; Noma Appliance and Electronics, Nogales, AZ: August 
13, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01860; Diamond Multimedia, Communications Div., Albany OR: 
August 4, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01777; Stanley Door Systems, Div. of Stanley Works, Troy, MI: 
June 18, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01802; Batesville Manufacturing, Clarkesville, GA: July 1, 
1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01744; Lear Corp., Fair Haven Plant, Fair Haven, MI: June 12, 
1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01850; Stuffed Shirt, Inc., Slidell, LA: July 24, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01851; Alliant Techsystems, Inc., Radford Army Ammunition 
Plant, Radford, VA: June 23, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01780; Arkady Industries, Inc., Malern, AR: June 20, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01893; Conaway-Winter, Inc., Compo Shoes Div., Birch Tree, 
MO: August 17, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01601; Desert Clearners, Inc., El Paso, TX: March 26, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01771; Zenith Goldline Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Fort 
Lauderdale, FL: May 27,1996.

    I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued 
during the month of September, 1997. 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: September 18, 1997.
Grant D. Beale,
Acting Director, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 97-25868 Filed 9-29-97; 8:45 am]
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