[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 219 (Friday, November 13, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63501-63502]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-30361]


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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 of Trade Adjustment Assistance (OTAA), 
Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Department of Labor 
(DOL), announces the filing of the petition and takes action 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 on or 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 if filed in writing 
with the Acting Director of OTAA not later than November 23, 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 November 23, 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 2nd day of November, 1998.
Grant D. Beale,
Acting Director, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.

                                                    Appendix
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                                                      Date received
          Subject firm                Location        at Governor's        Petition No.        Articles produced
                                                         office
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Union Apparel (UNITE)..........  Norvelt, PA.......      10/15/1998  NAFTA-2,685              Men's and ladies
                                                                                               sportcoats.
Welco Lumber (Co.).............  Marysville, WA....      10/22/1998  NAFTA-2,686              Cedar lumber.
Babbie Casuals (Co.)...........  Pacoima, CA.......      10/22/1998  NAFTA-2,687              Jeans.
Oldenburg Lake Shore (Co.).....  Ontonagon, MI.....      10/22/1998  NAFTA-2,688              Heavy metal
                                                                                               fabrication.
Pafer Huichita El Paso (Co.)...  El Paso, TX.......      10/23/1998  NAFTA-2,689              Cutting of
                                                                                               garments.
Gilbert and Bennett (Co.)......  Carney, MI........      10/21/1998  NAFTA-2,690              Cedar border
                                                                                               fencing.
Justin Clothing (Co.)..........  New Bedford, MA...      10/19/1998  NAFTA-2,691              Men's suits.
Santoro (UNITE)................  Fall River, MA....      10/19/1998  NAFTA-2,692              Men's suit.

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Dana Corporation--Sprague        Traverse City, MI.      10/21/1998  NAFTA-2,693              Mirror brackets.
 Prutsman (Wkrs).
Tultex Corporation (UNITE).....  Martinsville, VA..      10/16/1998  NAFTA-2,694              ..................
Textron Turf Care (UAW)........  Racine, WI........      09/25/1998  NAFTA-2,695              Turf care
                                                                                               equipment.
Tri Clover (Co.)...............  St. Charles, MO...      10/20/1998  NAFTA-2,696              Fittings for
                                                                                               biopharm &
                                                                                               pharmaceutical.
Standard Manufacturing (Co.)...  Orlando, FL.......      09/25/1998  NAFTA-2,697              Automotive axles.
Coltec Industries--Fairbank      Beloit, WI........      10/12/1998  NAFTA-2,698              Diesel engines.
 Morse (USWA).
Longview Fiber (WCIW)..........  Leavenworth, WA...      10/26/1998  NAFTA-2,699              Soft wood
                                                                                               dimension lumber.
Lincoln Brass Works (Wkrs).....  Waynesboro, TN....      10/23/1998  NAFTA-2,700              Brass gas valves.
PL Subsidiary, PL Garment        Dublin, GA........      10/26/1998  NAFTA-2,701              Denim blue jeans.
 Finishers (Co.).
Cordis Corporation (Co.).......  Miami Lakes, FL...      10/27/1998  NAFTA-2,702              Disgnostic
                                                                                               catheters.
Household Products (Co.).......  Asheboro, NC......      10/29/1998  NAFTA-2,703              Household consumer
                                                                                               products.
Jayo Sportswear (UNITE)........  Bethlehem, PA.....      10/29/1998  NAFTA-2,704              Ties and neckwear.
Rexnord Chain (USWA)...........  Indianapolis, IN..      10/23/1998  NAFTA-2,705              Chains for oil
                                                                                               rigs.
Electronic Components and        Tuscon, AZ........      10/27/1998  NAFTA-2,706              Circuit board
 Systems (Co.).                                                                                assemblies.
Detroit Steel Products (Co.)...  Morristown, IN....      10/26/1998  NAFTA-2,707              Springs--heavy
                                                                                               truck.
Northern Cheyenne Pine (Wkrs)..  Ashland, MT.......      10/27/1998  NAFTA-2,708              Lumber.
Clar Mar (Co.).................  Cherryville, NC...      10/29/1998  NAFTA-2,709              Ladies sportswear.
Bulk Pack (Co.)................  Denison, TX.......      10/30/1998  NAFTA-2,710              Woven
                                                                                               polypropylene
                                                                                               bulk bags.
A.L. Gebhardt Tannery (Wkrs)...  Milwaukee, WI.....      09/29/1998  NAFTA-2,711              Leather.
Halliburtion Energy Services     Casper, WY........      10/29/1998  NAFTA-2,712              Oil field
 (Wkrs).                                                                                       services.
Clarion Manufacturing Corp. of   Walton, KY........      10/30/1998  NAFTA-2,713              Wiring.
 America (Wkrs).
Dealers Manufacturing (Co.)....  Portage, WI.......      10/28/1998  NAFTA-2,714              Automotive
                                                                                               engines.
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[FR Doc. 98-30361 Filed 11-12-98; 8:45 am]
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