[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 243 (Thursday, December 18, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66389-66393]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-33024]
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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 (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
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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 Acting Director of the Office 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 Acting Director of OTAA at the U.S. Department of
Labor (DOL) in Washington, D.C. provided such request is filed in
writing with the Acting Director of OTAA not later than December 29,
1997.
Also, interested persons are invited to submit written comments
regarding the subject matter of the petitions to the Acting Director of
OTAA at the address shown below not later than December 29, 1997.
Petitions filed with the Governors are available for inspection at
the Office of the Acting Director, OTAA, ETA, DOL, Room C-4318, 200
Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20210.
Signed at Washington, D.C. this 9th day of November, 1997.
Grant D. Beale,
Acting Director, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
Appendix
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Date
received at
Subject firm Location Governor's Petition No. Articles produced
office
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Conaway Winter (Wkrs).......... Birch Tree, MO... 08/25/97 NAFTA-1,893 Children's shoes.
Jostens (Wkrs)................. Princeton, IL.... 08/25/97 NAFTA-1,894 Rings.
Chrysler (Co.)................. Belvidere, IL.... 08/25/97 NAFTA-1,895 Automobiles.
Electrohome (Co.).............. Carthage, MO..... 08/26/97 NAFTA-1,896 Display monitors,
printed wiring
boards.
SMS Textile Mills (Wkrs)....... Allentown, PA.... 08/26/97 NAFTA-1,897 Elastic and spanex
fabrics.
Frolic Footwear (Wkrs)......... Jonesboro, AR.... 08/22/97 NAFTA-1,898 Footwear.
Remington Apparel (Co.)........ Graham, TX....... 08/27/97 NAFTA-1,899 Men's neckwear.
Perfect Circle--Sealed Power Rochester, IN.... 08/11/97 NAFTA-1,900 Cylinder liners
Division (UAW). (piston sleeves).
Ergodyne Corporation (Wkrs).... Pence, WI........ 08/27/97 NAFTA-1,901 Gloves, tennis elbows
and wrist braces.
General Electric (IUE)......... Ft. Wayne, IN.... 08/25/97 NAFTA-1,902 Electric motors and
transformers
batteries.
Bassett Walker (Co.)........... North Wilkesboro, 08/26/97 NAFTA-1,903 T-shirts, sweatsuits.
NC.
Thomson Consumer Electronics St. Bloomington, 08/11/97 NAFTA-1,904 Television assembly.
(IBEW). IN.
Thomas and Betts (Wkrs)........ Sanford, ME...... 08/26/97 NAFTA-1,905 Terminal blocks and
plastic molds.
Prewash and Pressing Services El Paso, TX...... 09/02/97 NAFTA-1,906 Prewash, stonewash &
(Co.). press denim jeans.
Dana Design Limited (Co.)...... Bozeman, MT...... 09/02/97 NAFTA-1,907 Backpacks.
Dana Design Limited (Co.)...... Livingston, MT... 09/02/97 NAFTA-1,907 Backpacks.
Dana Design Limited (Co.)...... Lewistown, MT.... 09/02/97 NAFTA-1,907 Backpacks.
Dana Design Limited (Co.)...... Belgrade, MT..... 09/02/97 NAFTA-1,907 Backpacks.
Malone Manufacturing (Wkrs).... Malone, NY....... 09/03/97 NAFTA-1,908 T-shirts and sweat
pants.
Union City Body (UAW).......... Union City, IN... 09/03/97 NAFTA-1,909 Delivery vans.
Heinz Bakery Products (BCTW)... Buffalo, NY...... 09/03/97 NAFTA-1,910 Frozen unbaked sweet
goods.
Dorn Textiles (Wkrs)........... New York, NY..... 09/03/97 NAFTA-1,911 Woven fabric.
Collegiate Sportswear (Wkrs)... Kingston, TN..... 09/03/97 NAFTA-1,912 Sports jerseys.
Fisher Rosemount Petroleum Statesboro, GA... 09/04/97 NAFTA-1,913 Magnetic flow meters.
(Co.).
Forsyth Sales (Co.)............ Greensboro, NC... 09/05/97 NAFTA-1,914 Supplied and repaired
sewing machines.
Whisper Soft Mills (Wkrs)...... Wallace, NC...... 09/04/97 NAFTA-1,915 Sheets sets, wall
borders, tablecloths.
Irwin Manufacturing (Co.)...... Alma, GA......... 09/05/97 NAFTA-1,916 Infant bedding.
Seymour Housewares (Wkrs)...... Mooresville, NC.. 09/05/97 NAFTA-1,917 Laundary sorters,
ironing board covers.
Elkin Valley Apparel (Wkrs).... Elkin, NC........ 09/15/97 NAFTA-1,918 Ladies sportswear.
Applied Molded Products (URC).. Watertown, WI.... 09/09/97 NAFTA-1,919 Fiberglass reinforced
plastics.
Hillsboro Glass (GMP).......... Hillsboro, IL.... 09/05/97 NAFTA-1,920 Amber glass bottles.
Kimberly Clark (UPIU).......... Oconto Falls, WI. 07/09/97 NAFTA-1,921 Tissue paper, bath
tissue.
Solomon Company (The) (Co.).... Leeds, AL........ 09/11/97 NAFTA-1,922 Men's dress slacks.
Sew More (Wkrs)................ Albermarle, NC... 09/05/97 NAFTA-1,923 T-shirts, sweatshirts.
Echo Bay Management (Wkrs)..... Englewood, CO.... 09/17/97 NAFTA-1,924 Administrative duties
supporting mining.
Nukote International (Wkrs).... Franklin, TN..... 09/17/97 NAFTA-1,925 Ink ribbon & ink jet
cartridges.
General Electric Company (Wkrs) Salem, VA........ 09/18/97 NAFTA-1,926 Material handling
production.
Dana Corporation (Wkrs)........ Reading, PA...... 09/19/97 NAFTA-1,927 Truck side rails, ford
pick-up frames.
Lummi Casino (Wkrs)............ Bellingham, WA... 09/10/97 NAFTA-1,928 Gambling services.
Trutom (US) Limited (Wkrs)..... Albany, NY....... 09/15/97 NAFTA-1,929 Specialized testing
services.
Anvil Knitwear (Wkrs).......... Gibson, NC....... 09/12/97 NAFTA-1,930 T-shirts and tanktops.
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Stanley Works (The) (USWA)..... York, PA......... 09/17/97 NAFTA-1,931 Hand saws, hacks saws,
hand tools.
Trans World Airlines (IAMAW)... Kansas City, MO.. 09/22/97 NAFTA-1,932 Repair and maintenance
on aircraft.
CAE Screenplates (Co.)......... Glens Falls, NY.. 09/22/97 NAFTA-1,933 Stainless steel screen
plates.
Great American Products (Wkrs). Broadview, IL.... 09/22/97 NAFTA-1,934 Pewter castings.
Jansport (Wkrs)................ Burlingtion, WA.. 09/23/97 NAFTA-1,935 Backpacks.
Ace Metal Fabricators (IBT).... Bronx, NY........ 09/22/97 NAFTA-1,936 Alarm boxes, door
covers, brackets.
Ace Sprayfinishing (IBT)....... Bronx, NY........ 09/22/97 NAFTA-1,936 Alarm boxes, door
covers, brackets.
Sweetheart Cup (IBEW).......... Springfield, MO.. 09/24/97 NAFTA-1,937 Paper cups.
Sweetheart Cup (IBEW).......... Riverside, CA.... 09/24/97 NAFTA-1,937 Paper cups.
California Curves (Wkrs)....... Temecula, CA..... 09/25/97 NAFTA-1,938 Wooden television and
speaker cabinets.
Cabot Oil and Gas (Co.)........ Carlton, PA...... 09/29/97 NAFTA-1,939 Oil and gas.
Elf Atochem North America Tacoma, WA....... 09/29/97 NAFTA-1,940 Sodium chlorate.
(ICWU).
F. W. Woolworth (Wkrs)......... Berwyn, IL....... 09/30/97 NAFTA-1,941 Retail store.
General Motors (UAW)........... Danville, IL..... 09/30/97 NAFTA-1,942 Automobile iron
castings.
Graham Chemical (Wkrs)......... Jamaica, NY...... 10/03/97 NAFTA-1,943 Dental anesthetics.
Fleetwood Metals Industries Tecumseh, MI..... 09/30/97 NAFTA-1,944 Metal stamping for
(USWA). automobile
dashboards.
Simpson Industries (IAM)....... Jackson, MI...... 09/24/97 NAFTA-1,945 Automotive components,
brake drums, etc.
Braden Manufacturing (Wkrs).... Ft. Smith, AR.... 10/04/97 NAFTA-1,946 Gas turbine.
Simpson Industries (Co.)....... Gladwin, MI...... 09/22/97 NAFTA-1,947 Isolators and dampers.
Texas Instruments (Wkrs)....... Central Lake, MI. 10/02/97 NAFTA-1,948 Thermal overload motor
devices.
Almark Mills (Co.)............. Dawson, GA....... 10/03/97 NAFTA-1,949 T-shirts, boxers,
shorts.
Fiskars (Wkrs)................. Fergus Falls, MN. 10/06/97 NAFTA-1,950 Surge protection
products.
Wolverine World Wide (Wkrs).... Kirksville, MO... 10/07/97 NAFTA-1,951 Men's & women's boots
& shoes.
JLG Industries (Wkrs).......... McConnellsburg, 10/06/97 NAFTA-1,952 Electrical wiring
PA. harnesses.
General Binding (Co.).......... Sparks, NV....... 10/03/97 NAFTA-1,953 Rotary and flat files.
Taylor Togs (Co.).............. Micaville, NC.... 10/07/97 NAFTA-1,954 Blue jeans.
Taylor Togs (Co.).............. Green Mountain, 10/07/97 NAFTA-1,954 Blue jeans.
NC.
Best Manufacturing (Co.)....... Salisbury, NC.... 10/07/97 NAFTA-1,955 Tee shirts and
sweatshirts.
Stroh Brewery Company (The) St. Paul, MN..... 10/08/97 NAFTA-1,956 Beer.
(IAM).
Lees Manufacturing (Co.)....... Cannon Falls, MN. 10/09/97 NAFTA-1,957 Children's sleepwear
and sportswear.
Oregon Woodworking (Co.)....... Bend, OR......... 10/08/97 NAFTA-1,958 Door jambs.
Bourns (Wkrs).................. Riverside, CA.... 10/01/97 NAFTA-1,959 Pressure transducers.
Loralie Originals (Wkrs)....... Redding, CA...... 09/25/97 NAFTA-1,960 Women's formalwear.
DQ Investment Corporation (Co.) San Diego, CA.... 10/01/97 NAFTA-1,961 Data base information.
Basler Electric (Wkrs)......... Corning, AR...... 10/09/97 NAFTA-1,962 Class II transformer.
Apparel Brands (Co.)........... Wrightsville, GA. 10/10/97 NAFTA-1,963 Men's and ladies
uniform pants &
shorts.
Payless Cashways (Wkrs)........ Wichita Falls, TX 10/08/97 NAFTA-1,964 Retail sales of
building materials.
Robinson (Wkrs)................ Parsons, TN...... 10/13/97 NAFTA-1,965 Sportswear
Hamburg Shirt--Bernstein and Hamburg, AR...... 10/08/97 NAFTA-1,966 Knit and woven shirts.
Sons (Co.).
University Technical Services San Diego, CA.... 10/10/97 NAFTA-1,967 Electricity
(Wkrs). generation.
Frolic Footwear (Wkrs)......... Walnut Ridge, AR. 10/13/97 NAFTA-1,968 Women's shoes.
Timberline Lumber (Wkrs)....... Kalispell, MT.... 10/02/97 NAFTA-1,969 Studs and stud
products.
Tru Stitch Footwear (UFCW)..... Malone, NY....... 10/14/97 NAFTA-1,970 Soft moccasin and boot
style slippers.
Reef Gear (Wkrs)............... Marine City, MI.. 10/14/97 NAFTA-1,971 Output and input gear.
Fedco Automotive Components Buffalo, NY...... 10/15/97 NAFTA-1,972 Heater cores for
(Wkrs). automobile industry.
Oneita Industries (Co.)........ Fayette, AL...... 10/16/97 NAFTA-1,973 T-shirts.
Dana Corporation (USWA)........ Reading, PA...... 10/08/97 NAFTA-1,974 Truck frame.
Lehigh Furniture (Co.)......... Marianna, FL..... 10/16/97 NAFTA-1,975 Wooden bedroom
furniture.
International Paper (UPIU)..... Erie, PA......... 10/17/97 NAFTA-1,976 Pulp and high grade
paper products.
Rockwell Automation (IUE)...... Ashtabula, OH.... 10/21/97 NAFTA-1,977 AC electric motors.
Bonita Packing (Wkrs).......... Bonita Springs, 10/21/97 NAFTA-1,978 Tomatoes.
FL.
Kysor Michigan Fleet--Scott Scottsburg, IN... 10/21/97 NAFTA-1,979 Auxiliary fuel tanks.
(UAW).
Woodgrain Millwork (Wkrs)...... Lakeview, OR..... 10/20/97 NAFTA-1,980 Moulding.
Carolyn of Virginia (Co.)...... Bristol, VA...... 10/20/97 NAFTA-1,981 Ladies robes and
dusters.
Ellen B. Sport (Co.)........... Whitehall, IL.... 10/17/97 NAFTA-1,982 Nightware and dresses.
Sterling Stainless Tube (Wkrs). Englewood, CO.... 10/21/97 NAFTA-1,983 Automotive antenna
components.
Veratec (UPWI)................. Lewisburg, PA.... 10/22/97 NAFTA-1,984 Carded non-woven
goods.
Cornelius Farms (Co.).......... Florida City, FL. 10/23/97 NAFTA-1,985 Green beans.
Bose (Wkrs).................... Westboro, MA..... 10/22/97 NAFTA-1,986 Audio products and
components.
Maine Yankee Atomic Power Wiscasset, ME.... 10/22/97 NAFTA-1,987 Electric power.
(UWUA).
Henchel (Wkrs)................. Potosi, MO....... 10/23/97 NAFTA-1,988 Cap.
A.O. Smith (Wkrs).............. Upper Sandusky, 10/28/97 NAFTA-1,989 Fractional horsepower
OH. electric motors.
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Cason Manufacturing (Co.)...... Stephenville, TX. 10/27/97 NAFTA-1,990 Women's skirts and
pants.
Hantke and Ford Printers (Wkrs) Los Angeles, CA.. 10/01/97 NAFTA-1,991 Printing blister and
skin cards.
Trade Apparel (Wkrs)........... El Paso, TX...... 10/28/97 NAFTA-1,992 Jean pants.
Banner Packaging (Wkrs)........ Shelbyville, TN.. 10/27/97 NAFTA-1,993 Poultry baas.
Cooper Industrial (IBEW)....... Weatherly, PA.... 10/27/97 NAFTA-1,994 Aircraft power
supplies.
Lenworth Aminco (Wkrs)......... Meadville, PA.... 10/28/97 NAFTA-1,995 Accounting dept. for
automotive racking.
Fonda Group (UPW).............. Three Rivers, MI. 10/23/97 NAFTA-1,996 Paper plates, cups,
bowls.
Hamilton Beach-Proctor Silex Mt. Airy, NC..... 10/28/97 NAFTA-1,997 Small electrical
(Co.). appliance.
Tennessee River (Co.).......... Russelville, AL.. 10/30/97 NAFTA-1,998 T-shirts, sweat shirts/
pants.
Pacific Refining (Wkrs)........ Hercules, CA..... 10/07/97 NAFTA-1,999 Asphalt.
Jetricks (Wkrs)................ Selmer, TN....... 10/29/97 NAFTA-2,000 T-shirts, sports
shirts
Lockheed Martin (IUPPE)........ Liverpool, NY.... 10/31/97 NAFTA-2,001 Projection screens.
NGC Corporation (OCAW)......... Houston, TX...... 10/31/97 NAFTA-2,002 Natural gas.
Packwood Lumber (UBC).......... Packwood, WA..... 10/31/97 NAFTA-2,003 Dimensional lumber.
Electra Sound (Wkrs)........... Parma, OH........ 10/31/97 NAFTA-2,004 Engine controls
modules.
Active Transportation (IBT).... Louisville, KY... 11/03/97 NAFTA-2,005 Transporation of motor
vehicles.
Gary Peterson Logging (Co.).... Cascade, ID...... 10/23/97 NAFTA-2,006 Logging.
Brownsville Products (Wkrs).... Brownsville, TX.. 11/03/97 NAFTA-2,007 Metal.
Shenandoah Knitting Mills Edinburg, VA..... 11/03/97 NAFTA-2,008 Knitting machines.
(Wkrs).
Dublin Garment (Co.)........... Dublin, VA....... 11/03/97 NAFTA-2,009 Uniforms, shirts,
pants.
American Tissue (Wkrs)......... Tomahawk, WI..... 11/04/97 NAFTA-2,010 Tissue porducts.
Alcatel Telecommunications Roanoke, VA...... 11/07/97 NAFTA-2,011 Fiber optics.
Cable (IUE).
American Standard Apparel- Williamsport, PA. 11/06/97 NAFTA-2,012 Women's, men's and
Bertha's Boy (Wkrs). children's apparel.
SRAM Corporation (Wkrs)........ Elk Grove, IL.... 11/06/97 NAFTA-2,013 Bicycle shifters.
Alcoa Fujikura (Co.)........... Campbellsburg, KY 11/10/97 NAFTA-2,014 Automotive wire
harness assemblies.
Carrier Technology (Wkrs)...... Syracuse, NY..... 11/10/97 NAFTA-2,015 Drawings.
Umbro North America (Co.)...... Fairbluff, NC.... 11/07/97 NAFTA-2,016 Soccer apparel, shorts
and jerseys.
Marion Power Shovel Company Marion, OH....... 11/10/97 NAFTA-2,017 Mining equipment.
(The) (USWA).
Aluminum Conductor (USWA)...... Vancouver, WA.... 11/12/97 NAFTA-2,018 Aluminum conductor,
cable products.
Barbee Mill (WCIW)............. Renton, WA....... 11/12/97 NAFTA-2,019 Softwood dimensional
lumber.
Green Veneer (Wkrs)............ Mill City, OR.... 11/10/97 NAFTA-2,020 Plywood.
San Antonio Garment and San Antonio, TX.. 11/07/97 NAFTA-2,021 Men's levi docker
Finishers (Co.). pants.
Mapa Pioneer (USWA)............ Willard, OH...... 11/13/97 NAFTA-2,022 Natural rubber gloves.
Tyco International (Co.)....... Ocala, FL........ 11/10/97 NAFTA-2,023 Disposable medical
devices.
TRI Americas (Wkrs)............ El Paso, TX...... 11/17/97 NAFTA-2,024 Men's pants.
Louisiana Pacific (Co.)........ Hyden Lake, ID... 11/14/97 NAFTA-2,025 Lumber products.
Jam Enterprises (Co.).......... El Paso, FL...... 11/19/97 NAFTA-2,026 Jeans.
Kemet Electronics (Co.)........ Shelby, NC....... 11/19/97 NAFTA-2,027 Ceramic capacitors.
ITT Automotive (IAMAW)......... Arshbold, OH..... 11/19/97 NAFTA-2,028 Gas.
Hogg's Factory (Wkrs).......... Malden, MO....... 11/19/97 NAFTA-2,029 Fleece shirts and
sets.
Crown Pacific (Co.)............ Gilchrist, OR.... 11/20/97 NAFTA-2,030 Forest products,
lumber.
Weyerhaeuser (WCIW)............ Snoqualmie, WA... 11/20/97 NAFTA-2,031 Fiber.
Alltrista Zinc Products (Co.).. Greeneville, TN.. 11/21/97 NAFTA-2,032 Zinc cans.
Identity Headwear U.S.A. (Wkrs) Maysville, MO.... 11/25/97 NAFTA-2,033 Ball caps.
Dee's Manufacturing (Co.)...... El Paso, TX...... 11/25/97 NAFTA-2,034 Women's denim jeans.
Maxton Sewing Plant (Co.)...... Maxton, NC....... 11/25/97 NAFTA-2,035 T-shirts.
ConAgon Maple Leaf (AFCM)...... Buffalo, NY...... 11/24/97 NAFTA-2,036 Flour and flour by-
products.
TRW (ICWUC).................... Augurn, NY....... 11/25/97 NAFTA-2,037 Switches for auto
headlamps, airbags.
Racal Data (Wkrs).............. Sunrise, FL...... 11/26/97 NAFTA-2,038 PC boards, chassis.
Everbrite (IBEW)............... South Milwaukee, 11/19/97 NAFTA-2,039 Neon signs.
WI.
International Wire (Co.)....... Bourbon, IN...... 11/01/97 NAFTA-2,040 Wire.
International Wire (Co.)....... Bremen, IN....... 11/01/97 NAFTA-2,041 Wire.
Swansboro Garment (Wkrs)....... Swansboro, NC.... 12/01/97 NAFTA-2,042 Men's dress shirts.
Franke (Wkrs).................. North Wales, PA.. 12/01/97 NAFTA-2,043 Commercial kitchen
equipment.
MASCO (Wkrs)................... LaFollette, TN... 12/01/97 NAFTA-2,044 Grills, registers,
diffusers for
heating.
Standard Keil--Tap Rite (UNITE) Allenwood, NJ.... 11/25/97 NAFTA-2,045 Specialty hardware
components.
Freeport McMoran (Wkrs)........ New Orleans, LA.. 12/01/97 NAFTA-2,046 Mining sulphur.
Bazflex USA (Co.).............. Gainesville, TX.. 12/02/97 NAFTA-2,047 Injection molding of
shoe soles.
Oxford of Alma (Co.)........... Alma, GA......... 12/02/97 NAFTA-2,048 Ladies dresses, pants
and fleece jackets.
J and L Specialty Steel (USWA). Detriot, MI...... 12/01/97 NAFTA-2,049 Steel.
Thunderbird Moulding Company Yreka, CA........ 12/01/97 NAFTA-2,050 Wood moulding.
(Co.).
Kock Refining (OCAW)........... St. Paul, MN..... 12/02/97 NAFTA-2,051 Refinined crude oil
products.
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Greenfield Industries (Co.).... South Deerfield, 12/02/97 NAFTA-2,052 Hacksaw blades & wood
MA. boring tool bits.
General Cable (Co.)............ Kenly, NC........ 12/04/97 NAFTA-2,053 Electrical cordsets.
Procter and Gamble (Co.)....... Greenville, SC... 12/05/97 NAFTA-2,054 Ingredients for over
counter medicine.
Kessler Foundry and Machine Canutillo, TX.... 12/03/97 NAFTA-2,055 Metal furniture
(Co.). castings.
Johnstown Wire (USWA).......... Buffalo, NY...... 12/04/97 NAFTA-2,056 Coil steel materials.
Sutersville Lumber (Co.)....... Sutersville, PA.. 12/03/97 NAFTA-2,057 Building products,
lumber, doors,
windows.
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