[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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[FR Doc. 99-12910 Filed 5-20-99; 8:45 am]
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