[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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