[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 6, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16757-16759]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-8382]


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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

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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 April 16, 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 April 16, 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 31st day of March, 1999.
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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V.F. Jeanswear (UFCW)..........  Houston, MO.......   02/26/1999  NAFTA-2,936             Jeans.
Rockwell Automation--Reliance    Madison, IN.......   02/26/1999  NAFTA-2,937             AC fractional motors,
 Electric (IAMAW).                                                                         refrigeration.
Garden State Tanning (Co.).....  Fleetwood, PA.....   02/26/1999  NAFTA-2,938             Leather cut sets for
                                                                                           automotive industry.
KLH Industries (Co.)...........  Durant, MS........   02/25/1999  NAFTA-2,939             Electrical wiring
                                                                                           harness.
Emerson Electric--Thermodisc     El Paso, TX.......   02/25/1999  NAFTA-2,940             Electrical switches.
 (Wkrs).
Vanport (Wkrs).................  Boring, OR........   02/25/1999  NAFTA-2,941             Lumber.
Bailey Apparel (Co.)...........  Bailey, NC........   02/24/1999  NAFTA-2,942             Infants, toddlers and
                                                                                           girls dresses.
Castalia Apparel (Co.).........  Castalia, NC......   02/23/1999  NAFTA-2,943             Infants, toddlers and
                                                                                           girls dresses.
Shasta (IAMAW).................  Monaca, PA........   02/24/1999  NAFTA-2,944             Alloy & stainless semi-
                                                                                           finished products.
Newark Paperboard (GCU)........  Woodburn, OR......   02/23/1999  NAFTA-2,945             Paper tubes & paper
                                                                                           cones.
Gambro Healthcare (Co.)........  Newport News, VA..   02/24/1999  NAFTA-2,946             Blood tubing sets.
Harman International (Wkrs)....  Prairie du Chie,     03/01/1999  NAFTA-2,947             Automotive speakers.
                                  WI.
Ansell Protective Products       Haynesville, LA...   03/01/1999  NAFTA-2,948             Vinyl gloves.
 (UNITE).
Seco Products (Co.)............  South Plainfield,    03/02/1999  NAFTA-2,949             Plastic lids and
                                  NJ.                                                      inserts.
Ryerson Thypin Steel (Wkrs)....  Easton, PA........   03/02/1999  NAFTA-2,950             Steel tube and plate.
Equistar Chemical (Wkrs).......  Port Arthur, TX...   03/05/1999  NAFTA-2,951             Plastic.
Carhartt (Co.).................  McKenzie, TN......   03/04/1999  NAFTA-2,952             Bib overalls.
Brand S (Co.)..................  Corvallis, OR.....   03/04/1999  NAFTA-2,953             Hardwood plywood,
                                                                                           hardwood veneer.
Lucia (Co.)....................  Elkin, NC.........   03/04/1999  NAFTA-2,954             Ladies apparel.
Wady--Employment of Solution of  Marina Del Rey, CA   03/02/1999  NAFTA-2,955             Pijamas.
 CA (Wkrs).
Hudson (Wkrs)..................  San Leandro, CA...   02/18/1999  NAFTA-2,956             Pencil slats.
Barker Atlas (Co.).............  Houston, TX.......   03/04/1999  NAFTA-2,957             Drilling.
Schlumberger (Wkrs)............  Roswell, NM.......   02/22/1999  NAFTA-2,958             Oil.
Haggar Clothing--Weslaco (Co.).  Weslaco, TX.......   03/02/1999  NAFTA-2,959             Men's pants and coats.
Keystone Powdered Metal (IUE)..  St. Marys, PA.....   03/03/1999  NAFTA-2,960             Automotive and
                                                                                           powdered metal parts.
John Deere Consumer (Co.)......  Greer, SC.........   03/01/1999  NAFTA-2,961             Engines for lawn and
                                                                                           garden equipment.
Eaton Corporation (Co.)........  Hamilton, IN......   03/04/1999  NAFTA-2,962             Valves, sensors,
                                                                                           actuation devices,
                                                                                           lock.
Dean Pickle and Specialty        Croswell, MI......   03/01/1999  NAFTA-2,963             Fresh cucumbers.
 Products (Wkrs).
West Bend Company (The) (PACE).  West Bend, WI.....   03/03/1999  NAFTA-2,964             Thermo plugs.
Bard Access Systems--CR Bard     Salt Lake City, UT   02/04/1999  NAFTA-2,965             Medical device
 (Co.).                                                                                    (catheters).
Galey and Lord Industries        Eagle Pass, TX....   03/02/1999  NAFTA-2,966             Cutting jeans.
 (Wkrs).
Carolina Maid Products (Co.)...  Granite Quarry, NC   03/05/1999  NAFTA-2,967             Ladies dresses.
Russell Core--Habersham Mills    Habersham, GA.....   03/08/1999  NAFTA-2,968             Yarn.
 (Wkrs).
General Electric (Co.).........  Morrison, IL......   03/05/1999  NAFTA-2,969             Wall thermostats.
Ametek (IAM)...................  Cambridge, OH.....   03/02/1999  NAFTA-2,970             Small electric motor.
North America Knitting (Co.)...  Mansfield, OH.....   03/08/1999  NAFTA-2,9971            Knitted sweaters,
                                                                                           suits, dresses,
                                                                                           skirts.
Foremost Drill Systems (Wkrs)..  Reno, NV..........   03/04/1999  NAFTA-2,972             Mining tools.
JWA Diving--Soni Form (Co.)....  El Cajon, CA......   03/08/1999  NAFTA-2,973             Buoyancy compensators.
Tultex Corporation (Co.).......  Mayodan, NC.......   03/08/1999  NAFTA-2,974             Crewneck fleece
                                                                                           sweatshirts.
Illinois Glove (UNITE).........  Beardstown, IL....   03/05/1999  NAFTA-2,975             Gloves.
Artcraft Industries--Simula      Milwaukee, WI.....   03/10/1999  NAFTA-2,976             Aluminum frame.
 (Wkrs).
Ansell Edmont (UNITE)..........  Haynesville, LA...   03/01/1999  NAFTA-2,977             Vinyl gloves.
Puget Plastics (Co.)...........  Tualatin, OR......   03/10/1999  NAFTA-2,978             Plastic injection
                                                                                           parts.
Marui International Products     El Paso, TX.......   03/10/1999  NAFTA-2,979             Automotive plastic
 (Wkrs).                                                                                   covers.
Greenwood Mills--Lindale         Lindale, GA.......   03/12/1999  NAFTA-2,980             Denim cloth.
 Manufacturing (UNITE).
Advance Consultants (Wkrs).....  Midland, TX.......   03/11/1999  NAFTA-2,981             Oil well geological
                                                                                           service.
Timken Latrobe Steel (USWA)....  Latrobe, PA.......   03/10/1999  NAFTA-2,982             Steel.

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Brow Jordan (USWA).............  Newport, AR.......   02/26/1999  NAFTA-2,983             Casual & outdoor patio
                                                                                           furniture.
North Power (Wkrs).............  Arcade, NY........   03/09/1999  NAFTA-2,984             Alternators.
Continental Sprayers             El Paso, TX.......   03/09/1999  NAFTA-2,985             Plastic sprayers.
 International (Wkrs).
Startex Mill--Spartan Mill       Spartanburg, SC...   03/09/1999  NAFTA-2,986             Cloth.
 (Wkrs).
Fashion Enterprises (Wkrs).....  El Paso, TX.......   03/11/1999  NAFTA-2,987             Women's jackets,
                                                                                           suits, skirts &
                                                                                           slacks.
Columbia Controls and Panels     Portland, OR......   03/12/1999  NAFTA-2,988             Assembly of electrical
 (Wkrs).                                                                                   control cabinets.
Torrington Company (The) (Co.).  Watertown, CT.....   03/12/1999  NAFTA-2,989             Camshafts & tilt
                                                                                           steering column
                                                                                           shafts.
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