[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 115 (Tuesday, June 16, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32900-32902]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-15979]
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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, D.C. provided such request is filed in
writing with the Acting Director of OTAA not later than June 26, 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 June 26, 1996.
Petitions filed with the Governors are available for inspection at
the Office of the Acting Director, OTAA, ETA, DOL, Room C-4218, 200
Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20210.
Signed at Washington, D.C. this 29th day of May, 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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Rayovac (IAMAW)................. Madison, WI........ 04/23/1998 NAFTA-2,342............ Heavy duty battery
cells.
Russell Corporation (Co.)....... Milton, FL......... 04/16/1998 NAFTA-2,343............ Sweatshirts.
Polaroid (Wkrs)................. Waltham, MA........ 04/12/1998 NAFTA-2,344............ Photographic film.
Hamricks (Wkrs)................. Gaffney, SC........ 04/22/1998 NAFTA-2,345............ Garments.
Kirby (Wkrs).................... McClure, PA........ 04/23/1998 NAFTA-2,346............ Pajamas, robes,
dresses, tops,
skirts.
Kunkle Foundry (USWA)........... Andrews, IN........ 04/23/1998 NAFTA-2,347............ Bronze casting.
Budd Company (The) (UAW)........ Philadelphia, PA... 04/23/1998 NAFTA-2,348............ Automotive
stampings (door,
roofs, etc).
Terre Ann (Wkrs)................ Terre Hill, PA..... 04/24/1998 NAFTA-2,349............ Sportswear.
Kvaerner Metals (Wkrs).......... Pittsburgh, PA..... 04/24/1998 NAFTA-2,350............ Engineering design
drawings.
Kodak Polychrome Graphics (IUE). Clark, NJ.......... 04/01/1998 NAFTA-2,351............ Graphic arts film
and chemical
products.
Federal Mogul (Co.)............. Mooresville, IN.... 04/21/1998 NAFTA-2,352............ Thinwall engine/
power
transmission.
Justin Boot (Wkrs).............. Carthage, MO....... 04/27/1998 NAFTA-2,353............ Boots.
Gillette Stationary Products Janesville, WI..... 04/27/1998 NAFTA-2,354............ Pens, ink pencils.
(USWA).
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Megas Beauty Care (Co.)......... Sparks, NV......... 03/31/1998 NAFTA-2,355............ Cotton balls &
coils,
chimneystack
pads.
Escalator Handrail (Wkrs)....... Orchard Park, NY... 04/30/1998 NAFTA-2,356............ Rubberized
escalator
handrails.
International Garment Finishers El Paso, TX........ 04/30/1998 NAFTA-2,357............ Denim apparel.
(Wkrs).
Western Reserve Products (Wkrs). Gallatin, TN....... 04/23/1998 NAFTA-2,358............ Plastic window
frames.
Meyer Tomatoes (IBT)............ King City, CA...... 04/27/1998 NAFTA-2,359............ Tomatoes.
VF Knitwear (Co.)............... Hillsville, VA..... 05/04/1998 NAFTA-2,360............ T-shirts and
fleece.
Gateway Sportswear (Wkrs)....... Masontown, PA...... 05/01/1998 NAFTA-2,361............ Women's pants,
skirts, and t-
shirts.
Rotadyne (Wkrs)................. Lancaster, NY...... 05/01/1998 NAFTA-2,362............ Recovering of
print rollers.
Sheldahl (Wkrs)................. Aberdeen, SD....... 04/30/1998 NAFTA-2,363............ Electronic circuit
boards.
Paper Magic Group (The) (Wkrs).. Scranton, PA....... 04/30/1998 NAFTA-2,364............ Halloween masks.
Breed Technologies (Co.)........ Brownsville, TX.... 04/27/1998 NAFTA-2,365............ Seat belts.
Breed Technologies (Co.)........ Douglas, AZ........ 04/29/1998 NAFTA-2,366............ Shipping, quality
control for seat
belts.
Independent Order of Foresters San Diego, CA...... 05/04/1998 NAFTA-2,367............ Insurance and
(Wkrs). unsurance related
products.
U.S. Timber (Wkrs).............. Craigmont, ID...... 04/27/1998 NAFTA-2,368............ Raw supply for
appearance
boards.
VF Knitwear (Co.)............... Kinston, NC........ 05/04/1998 NAFTA-2,369............ T-shirts.
Welbilt--Garland Commercial Freeland, PA....... 05/06/1998 NAFTA-2,370............ Commercial cooking
Industries (Co.). equipment.
Toroplast (Wkrs)................ McAllen, TX........ 05/05/1998 NAFTA-2,371............ Plastic holders
for seat belts.
Sinclair Technologies (CWA)..... Tonawanda, NY...... 05/06/1998 NAFTA-2,372............ Communications
base station
equipment.
EEX--Cross Timbers (Wkrs)....... Athens, TX......... 05/06/1998 NAFTA-2,373............ Oil and gas
production.
Towne and Country--Dawn (Co.)... Lugo, SC........... 05/07/1998 NAFTA-2,374............ Ladies sportswear.
Transcity Terminal Warehouse-- Indianapolis, IN... 04/06/1998 NAFTA-2,375............ Warehousing.
Indiana (IBT).
Horton Company (The) (Co.)...... Jackson, MI........ 04/23/1998 NAFTA-2,376............ Automotive
components (ride
& steering).
Cott Manufacturing (Wkrs)....... West Mifflin, PA... 05/11/1998 NAFTA-2,377............ Line
identification
markers.
American Lantern (USWA)......... Newport, AR........ 04/30/1998 NAFTA-2,378............ Light globes.
Boise Cascade ( ).............. Emmett, ID......... 05/07/1998 NAFTA-2,379............ .
Tecnol Medical Products-- Del Rio, TX........ 05/11/1998 NAFTA-2,380............ Nurses caps, shoe
Kimberly Clark (Co.). covers &
stockinnete.
Hasbro (Co.).................... El Paso, TX........ 05/11/1998 NAFTA-2,381............ Toyes and games.
Manpower--Berg (Wkrs)........... Dubois, PA......... 05/12/1998 NAFTA-2,382............ Parts for
computers and
phones.
Tops Malibu (Wkrs).............. Eugene, OR......... 05/12/1998 NAFTA-2,383............ Candles.
MPM Automotive Products (Co.)... Tucson, AZ......... 05/13/1998 NAFTA-2,384............ Auto parts.
Code Alarm--Tessco (Wkrs)....... Georgetown, TX..... 05/14/1998 NAFTA-2,385............ Wire harness.
Jostens (Co.)................... Webster, NY........ 05/13/1998 NAFTA-2,386............ School day
photography
packages.
GL&V Black, Clawson-Kennedy Pulp Watertown, NY...... 05/13/1998 NAFTA-2,387............ Machine paper
& Paper (IAMAW). rolls.
Paulson Gaming Supplies (Wkrs).. Las Vegas, NV...... 05/08/1998 NAFTA-2,388............ Playing cards.
Gates Rubber Company (The) (Co.) Jefferson, NC...... 05/12/1998 NAFTA-2,389............ Rubber hose.
Tri Clover (IAMAW).............. Kenosha, WI........ 05/18/1998 NAFTA-2,390............ Tubular fittings.
Buena Vista--Allison (Wkrs)..... Buena Vista, VA.... 05/14/1998 NAFTA-2,391............ T-shirts, fleece
sweatshirts.
Wausau Mosinee Paper (Co.)...... Rhinelander, WI.... 05/15/1998 NAFTA-2,392............ Packaging and
industrial paper.
Apls Electric (USA) (Co.)....... Huntington Beach, 03/12/1998 NAFTA-2,393............ Plastic injection
CA. molding.
Oxford of Wadley (Co.).......... Wadley, GA......... 05/18/1998 NAFTA-2,394............ Mens dress and
sport shirts.
Phillips Van Heusen (Co.)....... Geneva, AL......... 05/18/1998 NAFTA-2,395............ Men's dress
shirts.
Phillips Van Heusen (Co.)....... Augusta, AR........ 05/14/1998 NAFTA-2,396............ Men's dress
shirts.
Siebe Appliance Controls (Co.).. New Stanton, PA.... 05/18/1998 NAFTA-2,397............ Components &
controls for
cooking & ref.
Americold Logistics (Wkrs)...... Nampa, ID.......... 05/13/1998 NAFTA-2,398............ Store frozen
french fries.
Robertshaw Controls (Co.)....... Long Beach, DC..... 05/18/1998 NAFTA-2,399............ Water heater
controls.
Tri Quest Precision Plastics Vancouver, WA...... 05/18/1998 NAFTA-2,400............ Plastic and
(Co.). components.
Stella Foods (Wkrs)............. Green Bay, WI...... 05/18/1998 NAFTA-2,401............ Cheese.
Kleinert's of Florida (Co.)..... Largo, FL.......... 05/18/1998 NAFTA-2,402............ Woven playwear for
infants and
toddlers.
Eastman Kodak (Co.)............. Rochester, NY...... 05/15/1998 NAFTA-2,403............ Film, black &
white paper
products.
Hovland (Co.)................... Cody, WY........... 05/19/1998 NAFTA-2,404............ Women's denim
jeans.
Price Pfister (Wkrs)............ Pacoima, CA........ 05/21/1998 NAFTA-2,405............ Plumbing products.
Koehler Manufacturing (Co.)..... Marlboro........... 05/20/1998 NAFTA-2,406............ Batteries.
G.F. Wright Steel Wire (USWA)... Worcester, MA...... 05/20/1998 NAFTA-2,407............ Woven hardware
clothes.
Willamete Industries (WCIW)..... Eugene, OR......... 05/18/1998 NAFTA-2,408............ Dimensional
lumber.
JPM Company (The) (Co.)......... Lewisburg, PA...... 05/20/1998 NAFTA-2,409............ Cable assemblies
and wire
harnesses.
Taylor Precision Products (Co.). Pletenar, NC....... 05/20/1998 NAFTA-2,410............ Thermometer and
weather dials.
Kowa Printing (GCIU)............ Danville, IL....... 05/21/1998 NAFTA-2,411............ Printing.
Saint Cobain (OCAW)............. Keasbey, NJ........ 05/22/1998 NAFTA-2,412............ Refractory pieces.
S.T. and E (Co.)................ Punxsutawney, PA... 05/26/1998 NAFTA-2,413............ Transport raw
materials.
Carthage Machine--Sunds Watertown, NY...... 05/26/1998 NAFTA-2,414............ Woodchippers and
Defibrator (Co.). spare related
parts.
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