[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 98 (Friday, May 21, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27815-27816]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-12910]
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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 the 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 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 4th day of May, 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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Stonecutter Textiles (Wkrs)........... Sprindale, NC....................... 04/06/1999 NAFTA-3,076 Greige & finished fabric &
yarn.
Cannondale (Wkrs)..................... Bedford, PA......................... 03/30/1999 NAFTA-3,077 Bike clothing.
Columbia Sportswear (Wkrs)............ Portland, OR........................ 04/06/1999 NAFTA-3,078 Examine apparel.
Reach (Co.)........................... Klamath Falls, OR................... 04/05/1999 NAFTA-3,079 Lumber.
Good Lad (Wkrs)....................... Philadelphia, PA.................... 04/07/1999 NAFTA-3,080 Dresses and shirts.
Siemens Information Communication Cherry Hill, NJ..................... 03/29/1999 NAFTA-3,081 Voice & data communication
(Wkrs). equipment.
Breed Technologies (Wkrs)............. Maryville, TN....................... 04/06/1999 NAFTA-3,082 Vehicle Safety restraint
(airbag).
C.R. Bard (Co.)....................... Covington, GA....................... 04/09/1999 NAFTA-3,083 Medical devices.
Fort James (Co.)...................... Portland, OR........................ 04/07/1999 NAFTA-3,084 Tite pak paper.
Plaid Clothing Co. Inc. (Union)....... Somerset and Erlanger, KY........... 03/25/1999 NAFTA-3,085 Men's tailored clothing.
J.P.S. Convertor (Wkrs)............... Rocky Mount, VA..................... 04/19/1999 NAFTA-3,086 Coats--cloth.
Berendsen Fluid Power (Co.)........... Rahway, NJ.......................... 04/15/1999 NAFTA-3,087 Hydraulic power units/
systems.
Barnett Bank (Wkrs)................... Tampa, FL........................... 04/02/1999 NAFTA-3,088 Data entry, credit &
accounting.
Aloecorp (Wkrs)....................... Harlingen, TX....................... 03/30/1999 NAFTA-3,089 Concentrator.
Chamberlain (Wkrs).................... Waupaca, WI......................... 04/12/1999 NAFTA-3,090 Garage door openers.
Harvard Industrial (Wkrs)............. Farmington Hills, MI................ 04/08/1999 NAFTA-3,091 Automotive interior parts.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber (USWA)....... Logan, OH........................... 03/29/1999 NAFTA-3,092 Automotive instrument panels.
Thomson Consumer Electronics (Wkrs)... Mocksville, NC...................... 04/12/1999 NAFTA-3,093 Wood television cabinets.
Oro Nevada Exploration (Wkrs)......... Reno, NV............................ 04/12/1999 NAFTA-3,094 Exploration for gold.
Nashville Textile (Wkrs).............. Nashville, GA....................... 04/14/1999 NAFTA-3,095 Legging & children
sportswear.
Little Tikes (The)--Newell Rubbermaid Shippensburg, PA.................... 04/13/1999 NAFTA-3,096 Plastic childrens toys.
(Co.).
Repap Technologies (Wkrs)............. Valley Forge, PA.................... 04/08/1999 NAFTA-3,097 Pulp and paper.
Carbide Graphite Group (Wkrs)......... Calvert City, KY.................... 04/13/1999 NAFTA-3,098 Calcium carbide & acetylene.
Genlight Thomas Group (IBEW).......... Hopkinsville, KY.................... 04/15/1999 NAFTA-3,099 Lighting fixtures recess and
track.
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Bethlehem Steel (USWA)................ Steelton, PA........................ 04/13/1999 NAFTA-3,100 Semi-fin & rall products.
Vans (Wkrs)........................... Santa Fe Springs, CA................ 04/14/1999 NAFTA-3,101 Shoes.
D and A Industries (UNITE)............ El Paso, TX......................... 04/15/1999 NAFTA-3,102 Women's coats.
Raider Apparel (Wkrs)................. Alma, GA............................ 04/16/1999 NAFTA-3,103 Ladies dress, pants, pants
suits.
Sherman Lumber (PACE)................. Sherman Station, ME................. 04/15/1999 NAFTA-3,104 Lumber products.
Equitable Bag (PACE).................. Florence, KY........................ 04/16/1999 NAFTA-3,105 Plastic bags.
General Electric (Wkrs)............... Malvern, PA......................... 04/16/1999 NAFTA-3,106 Power line carrier business.
Dal-Tile (Wkrs)....................... Dallas, TX.......................... 03/30/1999 NAFTA-3,107 Die for tile.
IEC Electronics (Wkrs)................ Arab, AL............................ 04/16/1999 NAFTA-3,108 Printed circuit boards.
Bonnell Manufacturing (UNITE)......... Mt. Laurel, NJ...................... 04/16/1999 NAFTA-3,109 Women's and girls dresses,
gowns.
Sony Electronics (Co.)................ San Diego, CA....................... 04/20/1999 NAFTA-3,110 Computer monitors.
Seagull Energy--Ocean Energy (Co.).... Houston, TX......................... 04/14/1999 NAFTA-3,111 Oil and gas.
Weatherford International--Trico (Co.) Houston, TX......................... 04/16/1999 NAFTA-3,112 Oilfield products.
Dynegy Midstream Service (Co.)........ Houston, TX......................... 04/01/1999 NAFTA-3,113 Natural gas.
Lab Volt Systems (Co.)................ Farmingdale Wall Twp., NJ........... 04/15/1999 NAFTA-3,114 Educational training systems.
D and E Wood Products (Co.)........... Pineville, OR....................... 04/22/1999 NAFTA-3,115 Wood shelving.
Hartmarx--Thorngate (UNITE)........... Farmington, MO...................... 04/22/1999 NAFTA-3,116 Men's dress slacks.
Adflex Solutions (Wkrs)............... Chandler, AZ........................ 04/20/1999 NAFTA-3,117 Drills and laser.
Varga Brakes (Co.).................... Chesapeake, VA...................... 04/20/1999 NAFTA-3,118 Auto parts.
Willow Creek Apparel (Co.)............ Jonesville, NC...................... 04/20/1999 NAFTA-3,119 Ladies sleepwear leisureware.
International Wire (IBT).............. Mishawaka, IN....................... 04/23/1999 NAFTA-3,120 Automotive wire.
Stanley Works (IAMAW)................. New Britain, CT..................... 04/19/1999 NAFTA-3,121 Door hinges.
Barko Hydraulics (BBF)................ Superior, WI........................ 04/21/1999 NAFTA-3,122 Log handling equipment.
Stroh Brewery Company (The) Wkrs)..... Longview, TX........................ 04/26/1999 NAFTA-3,123 Beers.
Eagle Picher Construction Equipment Lubbock TX.......................... 04/26/1999 NAFTA-3,124 Bowl and tractor frame.
(IUOE).
Leamco Ruthco--Weatherford Artificial Perryton, TX........................ 04/26/1999 NAFTA-3,125 Pumping unit parts for oil
(Wkrs). and gas.
Jackes Evans (IBB).................... St. Louis, MO....................... 04/26/1999 NAFTA-3,126 Black stovepipes,
stoveboards.
Polaroid (Wkrs)....................... Waltham, MA......................... 04/14/1999 NAFTA-3,127 Instant film products.
Aromat Corporation--Relay San Jose, CA........................ 04/27/1999 NAFTA-3,128 Electronic relays.
Manufacturing (Co.).
Lee Textile (Co.)..................... Ering, VA........................... 04/28/1999 NAFTA-3,129 T-shirts.
Stroh Brewery Company (The) (Co.)..... Winston-Salem, NC................... 04/26/1999 NAFTA-3,130 Beer.
Cole Haan Manufacturing (Co.)......... Livermoore Falls, ME................ 04/28/1999 NAFTA-3,131 Footware, belts & leather
goods.
Fairfield Industries (Co.)............ Sugar Land, TX...................... 04/29/1999 NAFTA-3,132 Oil and gas.
Young and Morgan Lumber (Co.)......... Lyons, OR........................... 04/29/1999 NAFTA-3,133 Lumber.
Filko Automotive (Wkrs)............... Bradenton, FL....................... 04/28/1999 NAFTA-3,134 Ignition wire sets.
International Electronics Research Burbank, CA......................... 04/29/1999 NAFTA-3,135 Electronics chips and boards.
(Wkrs).
Rea Gold (Wkrs)....................... Reno, NV............................ 04/29/1999 NAFTA-3,136 Gold bullion.
Nextrom (Wkrs)........................ Perth Amboy, NJ..................... 04/26/1999 NAFTA-3,137 Wire drawing machines & spare
parts.
Apollo Tanning (Co.).................. Camden, ME.......................... 05/03/1999 NAFTA-3,138 Leather tanning.
Flow Control--R and Energy (Wkrs)..... Borger, TX.......................... 04/26/1999 NAFTA-3,139 Wellheads for oil wells.
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