[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 14 (Thursday, January 22, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3357-3359]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-1473]
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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 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, DC provided such request is filed in writing
with the Acting Director of OTAA not later than February 2, 1998.
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 February 2, 1998.
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, NW., Washington, DC 20210.
Signed at Washington, DC this 9th day of January, 1998.
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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Eastman Kodak (Co.)................ Windsor, CO................................... 12/08/97 NAFTA-2,058............... Graphics film.
Northern Technologies (Wkrs)....... Pocahontas, AL................................ 12/08/97 NAFTA-2,059............... Electrical connectors.
Honeywell Microswitch (Co.)........ El Monte, CA.................................. 12/05/97 NAFTA-2,060............... Temperature and humidity
sensors.
Frankfort Plastics (Wkrs).......... Frankfort, KY................................. 12/04/97 NAFTA-2,061............... Plastics.
Criterion Plastics, Inc (Wkrs)..... Kingsville, TX................................ 12/09/97 NAFTA-2,062............... Plastic injection molded
parts.
Burlington Industries, Inc. (Wkrs). Smithfield, NC................................ 12/09/97 NAFTA-2,063............... Yarn spooling for jeans,
mattress tickin.
Morgan Products Ltd. (UBC&J)....... Oshkosh, WI................................... 12/11/97 NAFTA-2,064............... Doors and entrance trim.
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Deralb Generics Corp (Wkrs)........ Dedralb, IL................................... 12/11/97 NAFTA-2,065............... Corn seeds.
Precision Textile (Wkrs)........... Hialeah, FL................................... 12/11/97 NAFTA-2,066............... Warmer suits, sweat suits,
kids and women's.
New Ponce Shirt Co., Inc. (Wkrs)... Ponce De Leon, FL............................. 12/11/97 NAFTA-2,067............... ..........................
Aquarius Mfg. (Co)................. El Paso, TX................................... 12/11/97 NAFTA-2,068............... Upholstered living room
and den furniture.
Essilor Lenses (Co)................ St. Petersburg, FL............................ 12/01/97 NAFTA-2,069............... Plastic lenses for
eyeglasses.
Fort James (AWPPU)................. Portland, OR.................................. 12/10/97 NAFTA-2,070............... ..........................
Weyerhaeuser (Wkrs)................ Coos Bay, OR.................................. 11/28/97 NAFTA-2,071............... Lumber.
American Athletic Apparel (Wkrs)... Puxico, MO.................................... 12/15/97 NAFTA-2,072............... Clothing.
Hunt Wesson (Wkrs)................. Fullerton, CA................................. 12/05/97 NAFTA-2,073............... Tomato based products.
Dal-Tile International (Wkrs)...... Mt. Gilead, NC................................ 12/15/97 NAFTA-2,074............... Ceramic floor tile.
Levi Strauss & Co. (Co)............ Mountain City, TN............................. 12/15/97 NAFTA-2,075............... Men's, women's and youth
slacks--Dockers.
Levi Strauss & Co. (Co)............ Powell, TN.................................... 12/15/97 NAFTA-2,075............... Men's, women's and youth
slacks (Dockers).
Levi Strauss & Co. (Co)............ Knoxville, TN................................. 12/15/97 NAFTA-2,075............... Men's, women's and youth
slacks (Dockers).
Levi Strauss & Co. (Co)............ Harlingen, TX................................. 12/15/97 NAFTA-2,075............... Men's, women's and youth
slacks (Dockers).
Levi Strauss & Co. (Co)............ Amarillo, TX.................................. 12/15/97 NAFTA-2,075............... Men's, women's and youth
slacks (Dockers).
Levi Strauss & Co. (Co)............ San Antonio, TX............................... 12/15/97 NAFTA-2,075............... Men's, women's and youth
Slacks (Dockers).
Dimetrics Inc. (Co)................ Davidson, NC.................................. 12/15/97 NAFTA-2,076............... ..........................
Corning Inc. (AFGWU)............... Corning, NY................................... 12/17/97 NAFTA-2,077............... Laboratory glass.
Trelleburg (Wkrs).................. South Haven, MI............................... 12/17/97 NAFTA-2,078............... Plastic boot seal.
Alcoa Fujikura LTD (Wkrs).......... Owosso, MI.................................... 12/16/97 NAFTA-2,079............... Brushguard.
Visy Paper (UPIU).................. Menominee, MI................................. 12/16/97 NAFTA-2,080............... Recycled paper.
Breed Technologies, Inc. (Wkrs).... St. Clair Shores, MI.......................... 12/15/97 NAFTA-2,081............... Seat belt assembly and
plastic components.
C.R. Bard Inc. (Co)................ Billerica, MA................................. 12/18/97 NAFTA-2,082............... Medical catheters.
Tree Free Fiber Limited Liability Augusta, ME................................... 12/17/97 NAFTA-2,083............... Tissue products in rolls
Co. (Co). (not finished).
EFBLCO (Co)........................ White City, OR................................ 12/17/97 NAFTA-2,084............... Lumber.
Delbar Products (Wkrs)............. Perkasie, PA.................................. 01/05/98 NAFTA-2,085............... Rear view mirrors for auto
industry.
General Electric Company (IUE)..... Rome, GA...................................... 12/16/97 NAFTA-2,086............... Large and small
transformers.
Diversified Plastics Inc. (Wkrs)... Elk Grove Village, IL......................... 12/19/97 NAFTA-2,087............... Picture frames.
Wilson Sporting Goods Company Chicago, IL................................... 12/19/97 NAFTA-2,088............... Shoes and sporting goods.
(Wkrs).
Newell (Wkrs)...................... Harrisburg, AR................................ 12/29/97 NAFTA-2,089............... Picture Frames.
Farah Manufacturing (Wrks)......... El Paso, TX................................... 12/15/97 NAFTA-2,090............... Men's, Women's and Boys'
Apparel.
Hibbing Taconite Co................ Hibbing, MN................................... 12/29/97 NAFTA-2,091............... Taconite Pellets.
Country Elegance (Comp)............ North Hollywood, CA........................... 12/26/97 NAFTA-2,092............... Bridal Gowns, Hats.
Brown Shoe Group (Wrks)............ Fredericktown, MO............................. 12/24/97 NAFTA-2,093............... Dress Shoes, Tennis Shoes,
Ankle Boots.
Crown Cork and Seal Co............. Philadelphia, PA.............................. 12/23/97 NAFTA-2,094............... Coating, Printing of
Aerosol Cans.
National Electrical Carbon Products East Stroudsburg, PA.......................... 12/23/97 NAFTA-2,095............... Carbon Brushes, Carbon
(Wrks). Slabs.
Romla Ventilator Co (Wrks)......... Gardena, CA................................... 12/23/97 NAFTA-2,096............... Various Sheet Metal
Products.
Healthtex, Inc (Comp).............. Warrenton, GA................................. 12/22/97 NAFTA-2,097............... Children's Clothing.
Guess, Inc (Wrks).................. Los Angeles, CA............................... 08/15/97 NAFTA-2,098............... Jeans, Casual Shirts, T-
Shirts.
RMP--Holman Enterprises (Co.)...... Pennsauken, NJ................................ 01/02/98 NAFTA-2,099............... Auto engines and small
parts.
Globelle (Wkrs).................... Berlin, NJ.................................... 12/22/97 NAFTA-2,100............... Computer systems.
Westwood Lighting (Co.)............ El Paso, TX................................... 12/31/97 NAFTA-2,101............... Lamps.
Spalding and Son (Wkrs)............ Grants Pass, OR............................... 12/30/97 NAFTA-2,102............... Lumber and timber.
Unifi (Co.)........................ Graham, NC.................................... 12/29/97 NAFTA-2,103............... Yarn.
Unifi (Co.)........................ Lincolnton, NC................................ 12/29/97 NAFTA-2,104............... Yarn.
Dixie (Wkrs)....................... York, SC...................................... 01/05/98 NAFTA-2,105............... Clothing apparel.
United Steering Systems (UPIU)..... Grabill, IN................................... 12/12/97 NAFTA-2,106............... Steering Wheels,
backcover, airbag cover.
Rich Products (Co.)................ Sadgatuck, MI................................. 12/23/97 NAFTA-2,107............... Pies productions.
Active Burgess Machine and Tool St. Claire, MI................................ 12/23/97 NAFTA-2,108............... Mold and design.
(Wkrs).
Century Products (Wkrs)............ Cheboygan, MI................................. 12/29/97 NAFTA-2,109............... Stereo speaker boxes.
Pacific Lumber and Shipping (IBC).. Packwood, WA.................................. 01/06/98 NAFTA-2,110............... Softwood dimension of
lumber.
Zenith Electronics (Wkrs).......... Glenview, IL.................................. 01/05/98 NAFTA-2,111............... Televisions.
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Mascotech Industrial (UAW)......... Duffield, VA.................................. 12/22/97 NAFTA-2,112............... Gas and electric cook tops
and range.
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[FR Doc. 98-1473 Filed 1-21-98; 8:45 am]
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