[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 237 (Thursday, December 10, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68305-68306]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-32871]


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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 is filed in writing 
with the Acting Director of OTTA not later than December 21, 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 December 21, 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 1st day of December 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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Westinghouse Air Brake (Wkrs)........  Foster City, CA......................      11/16/1998  NAFTA-2,734.............  Pipe fittings.
Olin Brass (USWA)....................  Indianapolis, IN.....................      11/13/1998  NAFTA-2,735.............  Brass, copper, sheet, rod, tube
                                                                                                                         and wire.
Pastar (Co.).........................  El Paso, TX..........................      11/17/1998  NAFTA-2,736.............  Denim jeans.
ApparelMark (Co.)....................  El Paso, TX..........................      11/16/1998  NAFTA-2,737.............  Garment patterns.
Talon (Co.)..........................  Stanley, NC..........................      11/17/1998  NAFTA-2,738.............  Zipper equipment.
Pittsfield Woolen (Wkrs).............  Pittsfield, ME.......................      11/17/1998  NAFTA-2,739.............  Wool.
Active Quilting--Rockville Fabrics     Plains, PA...........................      11/18/1998  NAFTA-2,740.............  Quilted fabric.
 (UNITE).
Compaq Computer (Wkrs)...............  Houston, TX..........................      11/17/1998  NAFTA-2,741.............  Computer.
Eaton Corporation (UAW)..............  Winamac, IN..........................      11/18/1998  NAFTA-2,742.............  Automotive switches, door lock,
                                                                                                                         brakes.
Crane Valve (Wkrs)...................  Rogers, AR...........................      11/17/1998  NAFTA-2,743.............  Coat steel gate valves.
Rockwell Automation--Allen Bradley     Milwaukee, MI........................      11/16/1998  NAFTA-2,744.............  Industrial controls, starters
 (UE).                                                                                                                   contractors.
Mead Paper (Wkrs)....................  Rumford, ME..........................      11/17/1998  NAFTA-2,745.............  Publishing & specialty paper.
Georgia Pacific (Co.)................  Baileyville, ME......................      11/17/1998  NAFTA-2,746.............  Studs.
Aeroquip--Vickers (Co.)..............  Clinton Township, MI.................      11/04/1998  NAFTA-2,747.............  Air conditioning connectors.
Thermo Power (UAW)...................  Sterling Heights, MI.................      01/04/1998  NAFTA-2,748.............  Marine & industrial engines.
Mead Paper (Wrks)....................  Rumford, ME..........................      11/17/1998  NAFTA-2,749.............  Publishing Specialty Paper.

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National Garment Co (Comp)...........  St. Louis, MO........................      11/20/1998  NAFTA-2,750.............  Children's Clothing.
AR Accessories Group, Inc (Wrks).....  West Bend, WI........................      11/20/1998  NAFTA-2,751.............  Retail Selling of Wallets.
Asarco, Inc ().......................  Omaha, NE............................      11/20/1998  NAFTA-2,752.............  Refined Lead, Bismuth.
Nortel (Wrks)........................  Nashville, TN........................      11/20/1998  NAFTA-2,753.............  Repair Telephones.
AG-Chem Equipment Co (Wrks)..........  Jackson, MN..........................      11/17/1998  NAFTA-2,754.............  Farming Spray Equipment.
J.M. Huber Corp (Comp.)..............  Houston, TX..........................      11/23/1998  NAFTA-2,755.............  Oil and Gas Exploration and
                                                                                                                         Production.
Anvil Knitwear, Inc (Wrks)...........  Whiteville, NC.......................      11/24/1998  NAFTA-2,756.............  T-Shirts.
Wundles (Wrks).......................  Williamsport, PA.....................      11/30/1998  NAFTA-2,757.............  Daywear, vests, camisoles,
                                                                                                                         underpants.
Siebe (Co.)..........................  Kendallville, IN.....................      11/30/1998  NAFTA-2,758.............  Infinite switches and pressure
                                                                                                                         switches.
Tokyo Electron Oregon (Wrks).........  Hillsboro, OR........................      11/20/1998  NAFTA-2,759.............  Silicon wafers.
International Paper (AWPPW)..........  Gardiner, OR.........................      11/24/1998  NAFTA-2,760.............  Linerboard.
Bend Door (Wrks).....................  Bend, OR.............................      11/24/1998  NAFTA-2,761.............  Door parts.
Tycom (Wrks).........................  Adden Hills, MN......................      12/01/1998  NAFTA-2,762.............  Drill bits.
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[FR Doc. 98-32871 Filed 12-9-98; 8:45 am]
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