[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 117 (Friday, June 18, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32896-32898]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-15574]


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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, D.C. provided such request if filed in 
writing with the Acting Director of OTAA not later than June 28, 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 28, 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, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210.

    Signed at Washington, D.C. this 3rd day of June 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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Jahmpasa (Wkrs)..............  Vass, NC.............      04/28/1999  NAFTA-3,140           Shirts.
Fina Oil and Chemical (Wkrs).  Midland, TX..........      05/03/1999  NAFTA-3,141           Oil Refinery.
Gerber Childrenswear (Wkrs)..  Ballinger, TX........      05/03/1999  NAFTA-3,142           Babies blanket
                                                                                             sleepers.
Briggs (GMP).................  Robinson, IL.........      05/03/1999  NAFTA-3,143           Toilets.
ADC Solitra (Wkrs)...........  Hutchinson, MN.......      05/03/1999  NAFTA-3,144           Communication
                                                                                             equipment.
Consolidated Paper (Co.).....  Niagara, WI..........      05/03/1999  NAFTA-3,145           Coated groundwood
                                                                                             printing papers.
Cooper Industries (IUE)......  Elizabethtown, KY....      04/29/1999  NAFTA-3,146           Circuit protection
                                                                                             products (fuses).
Armenian American Exploration  Irving, TX...........      05/06/1999  NAFTA-3,147           Oil and gas.
 (Co.).
Hamilton Beach-Proctor Silex   Southern Pines, NC...      05/04/1999  NAFTA-3,148           China.
 (Co.).
Lighthouse Electric (Co.)....  Middlesex, NC........      05/05/1999  NAFTA-3,149           Electric
                                                                                             transformers.
Acorn Products (Co.).........  Hampden, NE..........      05/04/1999  NAFTA-3,150           Slippers, boots,
                                                                                             socks and footwear.
Homemaker Industries (Co.)...  North Charleston, SC.      05/06/1999  NAFTA-3,151           Braided rugs.
Johansen Brothers (UNITE)....  Harrisburg, AR.......      05/07/1999  NAFTA-3,152           Shoes.
Waterford Irish Stoves (Wkrs)  West Lebanon, NH.....      04/26/1999  NAFTA-3,153           Gas fireplaces.
Applied Molded Products ()...  Watertown, WI........      05/06/1999  NAFTA-3,154           Components.
B.J, Service Co (Wkrs).......  Houston, TX..........      05/10/1999  NAFTA-3,155           Oilfield Services.
Chippen Hook Corp (Wkrs).....  McAllen, TX..........      05/10/1999  NAFTA-3,156           Jewelry Boxes.
St. Paul Companies (The)       St. Paul, MN.........      05/07/1999  NAFTA-3,157           Property and
 (Comp).                                                                                     Casualty
                                                                                             Insurances.
Jahmpasa, USA (Wkrs).........  Vass, NC.............      04/28/1999  NAFTA-3,158           Shirts.
Holiday Products, Inc (Comp).  El Paso, TX..........      05/11/1999  NAFTA-3,159           Christmas Products.
Livingston Rebuild Center      Livingston, MT.......      05/07/1999  NAFTA-3,160           Rebuilds
 (Co.).                                                                                      locomotives.
Levi Strauss and Co (Comp)...  Morrilton, AR........      05/11/1999  NAFTA-3,161           Dockers, Jeans,
                                                                                             Distribution.
Stroh Brewery Company (The)    Seattle, WA..........      05/05/1999  NAFTA-3,162           Beer beverages.
 (Co.).
Tarkett (PACE)...............  Whitehall, PA........      05/13/1999  NAFTA-3,163           Vinyl flooring.
Richbar Processing...........  Bethlehem, PA........      05/14/1999  NAFTA-3,164           ....................
SMS Textiles--Fab Industries   Allentown, PA........      05/14/1999  NAFTA-3,165           ....................
 (Wkrs).
Reef Chemical (Co.)..........  Midland, TX..........      05/18/1999  NAFTA-3,166           Oilfield chemicals.
Oxford Automotive (Co.)......  Hamilton, IN.........      04/26/1999  NAFTA-3,167           Leaf springs.
Continental Apparel Sales      Defuniak Spings, FL..      05/06/1999  NAFTA-3,168           Childrens denim
 (Co.).                                                                                      jeans and shorts.
Minnesota Mining &             Chico, CA............      05/13/1999  NAFTA-3,169           Electronic parts.
 Manufacturing (3M) (Wkrs).
C and D Technologies-L.H.      Costa Mesa, CA.......      05/10/1999  NAFTA-3,170           Standard AC to DC
 Research (Co.).                                                                             power supplies.

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Rosemount Analytical (Co.)...  Anaheim, CA..........      05/10/1999  NAFTA-3,171           Analytical and
                                                                                             measurement
                                                                                             equipment.
California Webbing Industrial  Los Angeles, CA......      05/12/1999  NAFTA-3,172           Nylon, polyester,
 (Wkrs).                                                                                     cotton webbing.
Mitel (Co.)..................  Ogdensburg, NY.......      05/10/1999  NAFTA-3,173           Telecommunication
                                                                                             dialers.
Under and Fabric (Wkrs)......  Los Angeles, CA......      05/12/1999  NAFTA-3,174           Brand name clothing.
White Knight Healthcare        Douglas, AL..........      05/13/1999  NAFTA-3,175           Gowns, drapes.
 (Wkrs).
Actown Electro Coil (Wkrs)...  Spring Grove, IL.....      05/10/1999  NAFTA-3,176           Neon sign and
                                                                                             lighting.
C and J Manufacturing (Co.)..  Blytheville, AR......      05/12/1999  NAFTA-3,177           Women's dresses and
                                                                                             skirts.
Southern Glove-Banner Elk      Conover, NC..........      05/17/1999  NAFTA-3,178           Cotton work gloves.
 Glove (Co.).
Bend Wood (Wkrs).............  Bend, OR.............      05/14/1999  NAFTA-3,179           Wood products.
Ederal Mogul (Wkrs)..........  Manila, AR...........      05/18/1999  NAFTA-3,180           Brake system
                                                                                             components.
Fasco Motors Group (Co.).....  Russellville, AR.....      05/18/1999  NAFTA-3,181           Electric Motors.
Bariod Drilling (PACE).......  Potosi, MO...........      05/18/1999  NAFTA-3,182           Ore barium sulfate.
Russell Corporation (Co.)....  Wetumpka, AL.........      05/12/1999  NAFTA-3,183           Yarn.
McCulloch Corporation (Co.)..  Tucson, AZ...........      05/24/1999  NAFTA-3,184           Chain saw, blowers,
                                                                                             trimmers.
3M (Co.).....................  Winadale, IL.........      05/20/1999  NAFTA-3,185           Heart monitoring
                                                                                             electrodes.
Smurfit Stone (Wkrs).........  Laporte, IN..........      05/24/1999  NAFTA-3,186           Corrugated
                                                                                             containers.
Master Lock (UAW)............  Milwaukee, WI........      05/24/1999  NAFTA-3,187           Laminated padlocks.
Philips Components (Co.).....  Saugerties, NY.......      05/24/1999  NAFTA-3,188           Electronic
                                                                                             transformers.
Allergan (Co.)...............  Lenoir, NC...........      05/20/1999  NAFTA-3,189           Surgical kits.
Beltex Corporation (Co.).....  Belmont, NC..........      05/21/1999  NAFTA-3,190           T-shirts.
Medtronic (Co.)..............  Parker, CO...........      05/21/1999  NAFTA-3,191           Therapeutic
                                                                                             disposable
                                                                                             products.
Perfection Pad Consolidated    Buffalo, NY..........      05/20/1999  NAFTA-3,192           Shoulder pads.
 Contractors (UNITE).
OXY USA--Permian Asset Group   Midland, TX..........      05/20/1999  NAFTA-3,193           Crude oil.
 (Wkrs).
Tubby's Auto Service (Co.)...  Houston, TX..........      05/20/1999  NAFTA-3,194           Rebuildable car's
                                                                                             and parts.
Acutus Gladwin (Co.).........  Blytheville, AR......      05/18/1999  NAFTA-3,195           Molds, ladles,
                                                                                             tundish car.
Sunset Time (Co.)............  Pacomia, CA..........      05/17/1999  NAFTA-3,196           Clock assembly.
Royce Hoisery Mills (Wkrs)...  Conover, NC..........      05/18/1999  NAFTA-3,197           Socks.
General Motors Locomotive      Goleta, CA...........      05/13/1999  NAFTA-3,198           Turret system.
 Group--Delco (Co.).
Thomas and Betts (Co.).......  Lyons, GA............      05/25/1999  NAFTA-3,199           Safety switches,
                                                                                             meter center, etc.
Anderson Brothers and Johnson  Wausau, WI...........      05/25/1999  NAFTA-3,200           Rough blocks, slabs,
 (Wkrs).                                                                                     finished granite.
Lockheed Martin (Wkrs).......  Ft. Worth, TX........      05/25/1999  NAFTA-3,201           Harnesses.
Robertshaw Controls Company    Ft. Collins, Co......      05/25/1999  NAFTA-3,202           Gas controls, fire
 (Co.).                                                                                      place controls.
Cominco American (Co.).......  Spokane, WA..........      05/24/1999  NAFTA-3,203           Accounting
                                                                                             functions.
Amp (Wkrs)...................  Harrisburg, PA.......      05/20/1999  NAFTA-3,204           Electrical
                                                                                             connectors.
Wyman Gordon (Wkrs)..........  Albany, OR...........      05/27/1999  NAFTA-3,205           Castings, aircraft
                                                                                             parts.
Federal Mogul (Wkrs).........  Manila, AR...........      05/18/1999  NAFTA-3,206           Brake system
                                                                                             components.
Bombardier Motor Corp. of      Wausau, WI...........      05/28/1999  NAFTA-3,207           Snowmobile and
 America (Wkrs).                                                                             watercraft.
Alta Gold (Wkrs).............  Ely, NV..............      05/27/1999  NAFTA-3,208           Gold.
GMI Super Steel Schenectady    Glenville, NY........      05/24/1999  NAFTA-3,209           Cab locomotive
 (Wkrs).                                                                                     equipping, cab
                                                                                             finishing.
ABB Daimler Benz               Elmira Heights, NY...      05/28/1999  NAFTA-3,210           Mass transit rail
 Transportation (Co.).                                                                       vehicles.
Ayers Manufacturing (Co.)....  Coward, SC...........      05/26/1999  NAFTA-3,211           Knit shirts.
Crouzet Corporation (Co.)....  Carrollton, TX.......      05/26/1999  NAFTA-3,212           Industrial
                                                                                             electronics.
Associated Spring (Wkrs).....  Arden, NC............      05/24/1999  NAFTA-3,213           Compression springs.
Wheaton Glass (GMPPA)........  Millville, NJ........      05/27/1999  NAFTA-3,214           Glass containers.
Ingersoll Dresser (Wkrs).....  Phillipsburg, NJ.....      05/25/1999  NAFTA-3,215           Pumps for oil gas
                                                                                             refining industry.
Burlington Industries Unifi    Greensboro, NC.......      05/26/1999  NAFTA-3,216           Textured polyester.
 Joint (Wkrs).
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