[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 138 (Tuesday, July 20, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38924-38926]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-18420]


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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 
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.

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    The petitioners or any other persons showing a substantial interest 
in the subject matter of the investigations may request a public 
hearing with the Director of OTAA at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) 
in Washington, DC provided such request if filed in writing with the 
Director of OTAA not later than July 30, 1999.
    Also, interested persons are invited to submit written comments 
regarding the subject matter of the petitions to the Director of OTAA 
at the address shown below not later than July 30, 1999.
    Petitions filed with the Governors are available for inspection at 
the Office of the Director, OTAA, ETA, DOL, Room C-4318, 200 
Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20210.

    Signed at Washington, DC this 8th day of July, 1999.
Grant D. Beale,
Program Manager, 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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Procter and Gamble (Co.).......  Greenville, NC....    6/10/1999  NAFTA-3,247             Feminine hygiene
                                                                                           supplies.
Brady T-Shirt (Co.)............  East Brady, PA....     6/8/1999  NAFTA-3,248             T-shirts and
                                                                                           sportswear tops.
Lee County Textiles (Wkrs).....  Giddings, TX......     6/9/1999  NAFTA-3,249             Printed baby bids and
                                                                                           childrenswear.
Rockwell Automation Power        Mishawaka, IN.....     6/7/1999  NAFTA-3,250             Cast iron sheaves.
 Systems (USWA).
Dyersburg (Co.)................  Hamilton, NC......     6/8/1999  NAFTA-3,251             Knit fabrics.
Ovalstrapping--Strapping & Wire  Hoquiam, WA.......     6/9/1999  NAFTA-3,252             Wire machines.
 Machine (Wkrs).
Wales Fabrics (Co.)............  Gastonia, NC......    6/10/1999  NAFTA-3,253             Fabric.
Damascus Steel Casting (Wkrs)..  New Brighton, PA..    6/11/1999  NAFTA-3,254             Crusing equipment and
                                                                                           tubular tooling.
Medtronic (Co.)................  Anaheim, CA.......     6/7/1999  NAFTA-3,255             Medical devices.
Trim Master (Co.)..............  Ontario, CA.......     6/7/1999  NAFTA-3,256             Flat, molded and
                                                                                           graphic wood.
Skinner Engine (UAW)...........  Erie, PA..........     6/7/1999  NAFTA-3,257             Intensive mixers and
                                                                                           spare parts.
Vesuvius USA (IAMA)............  Zelienople, PA....    6/15/1999  NAFTA-3,258             Slide gate
                                                                                           refractories.
Unitog (UFCW)..................  Concordia, MO.....     6/7/1999  NAFTA-3,259             Rental uniform, denim
                                                                                           jeans.
Parker Hannifin--Parflex (Wkrs)  Mooresville, NC...    6/15/1999  NAFTA-3,260             Pneumatic fittings.
Miller Group (The) (Co.).......  Schuylkill Haven,     6/17/1999  NAFTA-3,261             T-shirts and
                                  PA.                                                      sweatshirts.
Techneglas (GMP)...............  Pittston, PA......    6/16/1999  NAFTA-3,262             Glass for television
                                                                                           screens.
Smurfit Stone (PACE)...........  Fulton, NY........    6/18/1999  NAFTA-3,263             Corrugated packaging,
                                                                                           boxes, paper rolls.
Maine Rubber International       Scarborough, ME...    6/18/1999  NAFTA-3,264             Base bands.
 (Co.).
Georgia Pacific (AWPPW)........  Bellingham, WA....    6/17/1999  NAFTA-3,265             Chlorine and related
                                                                                           by products.
Pilkington Libbey Owens Ford     Sherman, TX.......    6/15/1999  NAFTA-3,266             Automotive
 (Wkrs).                                                                                   windshields.
Thomson Precision Ball (Co.)...  Unionville, CT....    6/17/1999  NAFTA-3,267             Precision balls.
Roxobel Curtain Company (Co.)..  Roxobel, NC.......    6/21/1999  NAFTA-3,268             Curtains.
International Paper Decorative   Spring Hope, NC...    6/17/1999  NAFTA-3,269             Fiberboard.
 Products (Wkrs).
Televisa International (Wkrs)..  Miami, FL.........     6/1/1999  NAFTA-3,270             Administration.
Ashmore Sportswear (Co.).......  Leola, PA.........    6/23/1999  NAFTA-3,271             T-shirts.
Sensus Tech (USWA).............  Uniontown, PA.....    6/23/1999  NAFTA-3,272             Water meters and
                                                                                           registers.
Stuffed Shirt (Wkrs)...........  New York, NY......    6/28/1999  NAFTA-3,273             Women's clothing.
Acme United (Wkrs).............  Goldsboro, NC.....    6/24/1999  NAFTA-3,274             Scissors and medical
                                                                                           instruments.
Cutler Hammer Sensors--Eaton     Everett, WA.......    6/28/1999  NAFTA-3,275             Photo electric
 (Co.).                                                                                    sensors.
Bon Worth (Co.)................  Victoria, VA......     7/1/1999  NAFTA-3,276             Ladies apparel.
Cajun Bag and Supply (Wkrs)....  Evans, GA.........     7/2/1999  NAFTA-3,277             Bulk containers.
Albany International--Appleton   Weaverville, NC...    6/29/1999  NAFTA-3,278             Fabrics.
 Wire (Co.).
Thomaston Mills (Co.)..........  Thomaston, GA.....     7/2/1999  NAFTA-3,279             Denim, industrial and
                                                                                           recreational fabrics.
Caterpillar Work Tools (Wkrs)..  Dallas, OR........    6/30/1999  NAFTA-3,280             Pallet forks,
                                                                                           couplers, landfill
                                                                                           blades.

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Willamette Industries (Wkrs)...  Woodburn, OR......    6/30/1999  NAFTA-3,281             Wood I beams for
                                                                                           floors.
Hewlett Packard (Co.)..........  Roseville, CA.....    5/27/1999  NAFTA-3,282             Personal computer.
International Business Machines  San Jose, CA......    6/24/1999  NAFTA-3,283             Hard disk drives and
 (Wkrs).                                                                                   tape products.
United Technologies (SMWIA)....  Syracuse, NY......    6/30/1999  NAFTA-3,284             Building size air
                                                                                           conditioner.
Maid Bess--Fairfield Apparel     Fairfield, VA.....    6/29/1999  NAFTA-3,285             Men and women's
 (Co.).                                                                                    medical uniforms.
ALBITI Consolidated (AWPPW)....  Lakwood, WA.......    6/29/1999  NAFTA-3,286             Paper from wood chips.
Baver Nike Hockey U.S.A. (Co.).  Greenland, NH.....    6/25/1999  NAFTA-3,287             Hockey equipment,
                                                                                           skates, elbow pads.
Martin County Residential        Williamston, NC...    6/29/1999  NAFTA-3,288             Collars and welts for
 Services (Co.).                                                                           knit shirts.
Triple S Plastics (Co.)........  Tucson, AZ........    6/30/1999  NAFTA-3,289             Plastics parts.
First Reserve Oil and Gas        Houston, TX.......    6/29/1999  NAFTA-3,290             Oil and gas.
 (Wkrs).
Eagle Ottawa (GMP).............  Milwaukee, WI.....     7/6/1999  NAFTA-3,291             Finished leather.
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