[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 19 (Friday, January 29, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4715-4717]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-2139]


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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 February 8, 1999.
    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 February 8, 1999.
    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 20th day of January, 1999.
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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Automotive Logistics Services   Brownstown, MI...      11/05/1998  NAFTA-2,763...........  Warehousing &
 (IBT).                                                                                     shipping operation.
Fashions International (UNTIE)  Scranton, PA.....      12/02/1998  NAFTA-2,764...........  Mens sport, dress &
                                                                                            suit coats &
                                                                                            jackets.
Eutectic (Co.)................  Charlotte, NC....      12/03/1998  NAFTA-2,765...........  Metal articles.
Walls Industries (Co.)........  Ashville, AL.....      12/02/1998  NAFTA-2,766...........  Non-insulated bib
                                                                                            overalls.
Hamilton Beach/Proctor Silex    Washingotn, NC...      12/03/1998  NAFTA-2,767...........  Electric household
 (Co.).                                                                                     appliances.
Rayonier (Wkrs)...............  Plummer, ID......      11/30/1998  NAFTA-2,768...........  Dimension lumber.
Zenith Electronics (Wkrs).....  Melrose Park, IL.      12/04/1998  NAFTA-2,769...........  T.V. picture tubes.
Harbison Walker Refractories    Fulton, MO.......      12/07/1998  NAFTA-2,770...........  Refractory products.
 (USWA).
Chasam (Co.)..................  Sylva, NC........      12/04/1998  NAFTA-2,771...........  Chilidren
                                                                                            blanketsleepers.
International Paper (Wkrs)....  Ticonderoga, NY..      12/07/1998  NAFTA-2,772...........  Reprographic copy
                                                                                            paper.
Royal Brands International      Los Angeles, CA..      11/19/1998  NAFTA-2,773...........  Yogurt, milk, milk
 (Wkrs).                                                                                    containers
                                                                                            equipment.
A.P. Green Refractories (USWA)  Sulphur Springs,       12/07/1998  NAFTA-2,774...........  Brick shapes,
                                 TX.                                                        castable products.
Magnetek (Co.)................  Prairie Grove, AR      12/07/1998  NAFTA-2,775...........  Electric motors.
Co Steel Raritan (Wkrs).......  Perth Amboy, NJ..      12/01/1998  NAFTA-2,776...........  Billets and steel
                                                                                            wire rob.
Dresser--Rand (IAMAW).........  Wellsville, NY...      12/07/1998  NAFTA-2,777...........  Castings and patterns
                                                                                            for foundries.
LaBlanc (Co.).................  Sioux City, IA...      11/23/1998  NAFTA-2,778...........  Communication towers.
Komatsu America International   Galton, OH.......      12/08/1998  NAFTA-2,779...........  Motor graders--
 (Co.).                                                                                     hydraulic crans.
Westark Garment (Wkrs)........  Magazine, AR.....      12/08/1998  NAFTA-2,780...........  Outterwear.
Battle Mountain Gold (Wkrs)...  Cooper Canyon, NV      12/08/1998  NAFTA-2,781...........  Gold ingots.
General Electric (Co.)........  Hickory, NC......      12/08/1998  NAFTA-2,782...........  Transformers.
Bonny Products (Comp).........  Washington, NC...      12/14/1998  NAFTA-2,783...........  Kitchen Tools and
                                                                                            Gadgets.
Private Line Group (Co.)......  Franklin, GA.....      12/07/1998  NAFTA-2,784...........  Men's coats.
Private Line Group (Co.)......  Bowman, GA.......      12/07/1998  NAFTA-2,784...........  Men's coats.
GSM Enterprises (Wkrs)........  Los Angeles, CA..      12/04/1998  NAFTA-2,785...........  Sportswear.
Bellwether (Wkrs).............  San Francisco, CA      12/14/1998  NAFTA-2,786...........  Shorts and Jerseys.
Plynetics Express (Wrks)......  Beaverton, OR....      12/10/1998  NAFTA-2,787...........  Prototype Products.
Schneider Mills (Wrks)........  Alexander Mills,       12/11/1998  NAFTA-2,788...........  Ladies' Apparel.
                                 NC.
Trane Company (The) (IUE).....  Tyler, TX........      12/11/1998  NAFTA-2,789...........  Air conditioning
                                                                                            units.
J.A. Lamy Mfg. Co. ( )........  Sedalia, MO......      12/10/1998  NAFTA-2,790...........  Levi Blue Jeans &
                                                                                            Cargo Pants.
Jinkerson Services (Wrks).....  El Paso, TX......      12/10/1998  NAFTA-2,791...........  Jeanswear Fabric
                                                                                            Cutting.
Zenith Electronics Corp (Comp)  Glenview, IL.....      12/10/1998  NAFTA-2,792...........  Engineering.
Willamette Industries (WCIW)..  Dallas, OR.......      12/14/1998  NAFTA-2,793...........  Dimension lumber.

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A. Schulman (OCAW)............  Orange, TX.......      12/16/1998  NAFTA-2,794...........  Polyurathane.
Union Pacific Resources (Co.).  Forth Worth, TX..      12/18/1998  NAFTA-2,795...........  Oil and gas
                                                                                            exploration and
                                                                                            production.
U.S. Can (Wkrs)...............  Green Bay, WI....      12/17/1998  NAFTA-2,796...........  Aerosol cans.
Graphic Packaging (Wkrs)......  Franklin, OH.....      12/16/1998  NAFTA-2,797...........  Flexographic presses.
Am West Petroleum (Co.).......  Upton, WY........      12/15/1998  NAFTA-2,798...........  Oil.
Elec-Tech (Co.)...............  Hulette, WY......      12/15/1998  NAFTA-2,799...........  Electrical work.
Cross Creek Apparel (Co.).....  Floyd, VA........      12/01/1998  NAFTA-2,800...........  Shirts, t-shirts
                                                                                            fleece sweatshirts.
Chestnut Hill Marketing (Co.).  Fall River, MA...      12/17/1998  NAFTA-2,801...........  Childrens Apparel.
Santa's Best--Tinsel Division   Manitowoc, WI....      12/18/1998  NAFTA-2,802...........  Christmas
 (Co.).                                                                                     decorations.
Thomas and Betts (IBT)........  Garwood, NJ......      12/16/1998  NAFTA-2,803...........  Drop & pole line CATV
                                                                                            hardware.
Texfi (Wrks)..................  Fayetteville, NC.      12/21/1998  NAFTA-2,804...........  Fabric.
Rice Logging (Co.)............  Council, ID......      12/21/1998  NAFTA-2,805...........  Loggins.
Waterford Irish Stoves (Wrks).  West Lebanon, NH.      12/18/1998  NAFTA-2,806...........  Wood, gas and pellet
                                                                                            stoves.
Komatsu Silicon America Inc.    Hillsboro, OR....      12/21/1998  NAFTA-2,807...........  Silicon wafers.
 (Wrks).
John Deere Consumer Products    Gastonia, NC.....      12/16/1998  NAFTA-2,808...........  Hand-held lawn and
 (Comp).                                                                                    garden equipment.
Fiskars, Inc. (Wrks)..........  Wheaton, MN......      12/18/1998  NAFTA-2,809...........  Electrical strips and
                                                                                            Surge Protection.
Cyclone Drilling (Wkrs).......  Gillette, WY.....      12/21/1998  NAFTA-2,810...........  Crude oil and natural
                                                                                            gas.
Cyclone Drilling (Wkrs).......  Operating in the       12/21/1998  NAFTA-2,810...........  Crude oil and natural
                                 State of, CO.                                              gas.
Cyclone Drilling (Wkrs).......  Operating in the       12/21/1998  NAFTA-2,810...........  Crude oil and natural
                                 State of, MT.                                              gas.
Cyclone Drilling (Wkrs).......  Operating in the       12/21/1998  NAFTA-2,810...........  Crude oil and natural
                                 State of, NM.                                              gas.
Cyclone Drilling (Wkrs).......  Operating in the       12/21/1998  NAFTA-2,810...........  Crude oil and natural
                                 State of, ND.                                              gas.
Marquip, Inc. (Wrks)..........  Phillips, WI.....      12/23/1998  NAFTA-2,811...........  Corregated Material
                                                                                            Handling Machines.
Vastar Resources (Wrks).......  Houston, TX......      12/23/1998  NAFTA-2,812...........  Natural Gas.
Fleming Companies, Inc. (Comp)  Portland, OR.....      12/24/1998  NAFTA-2,813...........  Grocery--Dry, Frozen.
Southwest Fashion (Wkrs)......  El Paso, TX......      12/28/1998  NAFTA-2,814...........  Men's jeans.
Ausco Products (Co.)..........  Benton Harbor, MI      11/25/1998  NAFTA-2,815...........  Screw & mechanics
                                                                                            jacks for auto.
Blount (Wkrs).................  Prentice, WI.....      12/28/1998  NAFTA-2,816...........  Forestry and
                                                                                            Industrial
                                                                                            equipment.
MAE Garment Finishers (Wkrs)..  El Paso, TX......      12/30/1998  NAFTA-2,817...........  Jean pants.
84 Mining (UMWA)..............  Eighty-Four, PA..      01/04/1999  NAFTA-2,818...........  Coal.
Triquint Semiconductor (Wkrs).  Hillsboro, OR....      01/04/1999  NAFTA-2,819...........  Semiconductor and
                                                                                            related devices.
Ardney Leather and Sheepakin    Milwaukee, WI....      12/29/1998  NAFTA-2,820...........  Shearling coats.
 Company (Wkrs).
Footwear Mgt. Co., Justin Boot  El Paso, TX......      12/30/1998  NAFTA-2,821...........  Boots, leather
 (Wkrs).                                                                                    products,
                                                                                            accessories.
Southern Container (UAW)......  Dayton, NJ.......      12/18/1998  NAFTA-2,822...........  Preprinted liner for
                                                                                            containers.
Fasco Motors and Blowers (Co.)  LaGrande, GA.....      12/21/1998  NAFTA-2,823...........  Electric motors and
                                                                                            blowers.
Flex-O-Lite (USWA)............  Elwood, IN.......      12/28/1998  NAFTA-2,824...........  Safety cones, sewing
                                                                                            of signs and flags.
General Electric (Wkrs).......  Mebane, NC.......      12/29/1998  NAFTA-2,825...........  Switchboards power
                                                                                            panels.
Washington Public Power Supply  Elma, WA.........      12/29/1998  NAFTA-2,826...........  Electricity.
 System (IBEW).
Pee Dee Apparel (Co.).........  Timmionsville, SC      12/21/1998  NAFTA-2,827...........  Men's and ladies
                                                                                            activewear.
Illinois Glove (UNITE)........  Effingham, IL....      12/23/1998  NAFTA-2,828...........  Gloves.
Curtis Sportswear (Co.).......  Etowah, TN.......      01/04/1999  NAFTA-2,829...........  Jeans.
Angelica Image Apparel (Co.)..  Linden, TN.......      12/22/1998  NAFTA-2,830...........  Uniform and
                                                                                            healthcare products.
Sanyo Audio (Co.).............  Milroy, PA.......      01/11/1999  NAFTA-2,831...........  Hi-fi stereo speaker
                                                                                            systems.
Rock-Tenn (Wkrs)..............  Taylorsville, NC.      01/11/1998  NAFTA-2,832...........  Folding cartons.
M/D Totco Instrumentation       Casper, WY.......      01/11/1999  NAFTA-2,833...........  Technical oil field
 (Co.).                                                                                     equipment.
Asarco (Co.)..................  El Paso, TX......      01/11/1999  NAFTA-2,834...........  Cooper anodes.
Clevenger Industries (Co.)....  Marion, NC.......      01/06/1999  NAFTA-2,835...........  Men's Women's
                                                                                            children's socks &
                                                                                            hoise.
Linville Hosiery (Co.)........  Marion, NC.......      01/06/1999  NAFTA-2,836...........  Men's women's
                                                                                            childrens socks &
                                                                                            hosiery.
Sun Studs (Co.)...............  Roseburg, OR.....      01/07/1999  NAFTA-2,837...........  Softwood veneer.
Beulaville Garments (Wkrs)....  Beulaville, NC...      01/11/1999  NAFTA-2,838...........  Polo shirts.
Fair Rite Products (Wkrs).....  Springfield, VT..      01/12/1999  NAFTA-2,839...........  Noise suppressors.
Graham Field Health Products    Hauppauge, NY....      01/11/1999  NAFTA-2,840...........  Walkers, canes,
 (Co.).                                                                                     wheelchairs,
                                                                                            commodes.
Bend Wood Products (Wkrs).....  Bend, OR.........      01/12/1999  NAFTA-2,841...........  Wood products.
AII Technologies (CBO)........  El Paso, TX......      01/19/1999  NAFTA-2,842...........  Computers.
Boston Precision (Co.)........  Hyde Park, MA....      01/11/1999  NAFTA-2,843...........  Precision components.
Pluma (Co.)...................  Rocky Mount, VA..      01/13/1999  NAFTA-2,844...........  Fleecewear and jersey
                                                                                            t-shirts.
Tecos Fashions (Wkrs).........  El Paso, TX......      01/13/1999  NAFTA-2,845...........  Jean products--
                                                                                            cutting.
Emerson Motor ()..............  Independence, KS.      01/11/1999  NAFTA-2,846...........  .....................
Sun Apparel of Texas (Co.)....  El Paso, TX......      01/13/1999  NAFTA-2,847...........  Cutting of garments.
Great Northern Paper (Co.)....  Millinocket, ME..      01/13/1999  NAFTA-2,848...........  Sawlogs, pulpwood,
                                                                                            wood chips,
                                                                                            hardwood.
Stitches (Wkrs)...............  El Paso, TX......      01/13/1999  NAFTA-2,849...........  Jeans products--
                                                                                            cutting.
UCAR Carbon (Wkrs)............  Columbia, TN.....      01/15/1999  NAFTA-2,850...........  Graphite electrodes
                                                                                            and connecting pins.
Ithaca Industries (Co.).......  Gastinia, NC.....      01/15/1999  NAFTA-2,851...........  Nosiery.

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Borden Chemical (Wkrs)........  Kent, WA.........      01/13/1999  NAFTA-2,852...........  Formaldehyde.
Manufacturing and Technical     Wilton, ME.......      01/14/1999  NAFTA-2,853...........  Cable harnesses for
 Enterprises (Wkrs).                                                                        electrical products.
Porcelantie (Co.).............  Lexington, NC....      01/14/1999  NAFTA-2,854...........  Glazed ceramic wall
                                                                                            tile.
Boise Cascade (Wkrs)..........  Medford, OR......      01/14/1999  NAFTA-2,855...........  Plywood.
Fourmost Garment (Wkrs).......  Briston, VA......      01/15/1999  NAFTA-2,856...........  Clothing.
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[FR Doc. 99-2139 Filed 1-28-99; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-30-M