[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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