[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 96 (Friday, May 17, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35155-35156]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-12381]


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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 Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance (DTAA), 
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 Director of DTAA at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) 
in Washington, DC provided such request if filed in writing with the 
Director of DTAA not later than May 28, 2002.
    Also, interested persons are invited to submit written comments 
regarding the subject matter of the petitions to the Director of DTAA 
at the address shown below not later than May 28, 2002.
    Petitions filed with the Governors are available for inspection at 
the Office of the Director, DTAA, ETA, DOL, Room C-5311, 200 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210.

    Signed at Washington, DC this 29th day of April 2002.
Edward A. Tomchick,
Director, Division 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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Biljo, Inc. (Co.)..............  Dublin, GA.......   04/22/2002  NAFTA-6,099              Men's and boy's
                                                                                           slacks.
Pacific Crest Lumber (Co.).....  Winlock, WA......   04/15/2002  NAFTA-6,100              Wood.
Mount Vernon Mills (Co.).......  Alto, GA.........   04/19/2002  NAFTA-6,101              Yarn.
Harris Welco--J.W. Harris (Co.)  Kings Mountain,     04/22/2002  NAFTA-6,102              Plastic lens.
                                  NC.
Bombardier Aerospace (Wkrs.)...  Wichita, KS......   04/16/2002  NAFTA-6,103              Engineering and
                                                                                           assemblies.
International Truck and Engine   Springfield, OH..   04/12/2002  NAFTA-6,104              Trucks and trucks
 (UAW).                                                                                    chassis.
Warnaco (Co.)..................  Abeville, SC.....   04/16/2002  NAFTA-6,105              Jeanswear.
Spiegel Group TeleServices       Wichita, KY......   04/17/2002  NAFTA-6,106              Call center.
 (SGTS) (Wkrs.).
Modine Manufacturing (Wkrs.)...  Emporia, KY......   01/16/2002  NAFTA-6,107              Motor vehicle
                                                                                           radiators.
Peck Manufacturing (Co.).......  Warronton, NC....   04/18/2002  NAFTA-6,108              Cotton yarn.
GretagMacBeth (Wkrs.)..........  New Windsor, NY..   04/18/2002  NAFTA-6,109              Software testing.
Newell Manufacturing (UAW/C)...  Lowell, MI.......   04/18/2002  NAFTA-6,110              Metal stampings.
International Paper (IBEW).....  Oswego, NY.......   03/11/2002  NAFTA-6,111              Linerboard and medium.
Ivaco Steel Processing (USWA)..  Towawanda, NY....   10/26/2001  NAFTA-6,112              Steel rod.
Crossroad Knitting (Co.).......  Claudville, VA...   04/18/2002  NAFTA-6,113              Socks.
Wellman, Inc. (Co.)............  Fayetteville, NC.   04/18/2002  NAFTA-6,114              Polyester filament
                                                                                           (yarn).
B.F. Goodrich (IAM)............  Palmyra, NY......   10/09/2001  NAFTA-6,115              Seals, rubber good and
                                                                                           expansion joints.
Signal Transformer (Co.).......  Inwood, NY.......   11/16/2001  NAFTA-6,116              Power transformers.
Texf Industries (Co.)..........  New York, NY.....   10/31/2001  NAFTA-6,117              Apparel fabric.
Benchmark (Wkrs.)..............  Cheektowaga, NY..   12/21/2001  NAFTA-6,118              Ceramic thermal couple
                                                                                           sleeve.
American Fast Print Limited      Spartanbury, SC..   04/18/2002  NAFTA-6,119              Textiles.
 (Wkrs.).
Aerus LLC--Electronlux (Wkrs.).  Bristol, VA......   04/08/2002  NAFTA-6,120              Floor care products.
Acorn Products (Wkrs.).........  Lewiston, ME.....   04/17/2002  NAFTA-6,121              Slippers, socks,
                                                                                           footwear.
Stream International--Solectron  Dallas, TX.......   04/12/2002  NAFTA-6,122              Technical services for
 (Co.).                                                                                    computer mfg.
Starkey Labs (Wkrs.)...........  Glencoe, MN......   04/16/2002  NAFTA-6,123              Hearing aids.
National Service Industries--    Springfield, OH..   03/28/2002  NAFTA-6,124              Foundries aluminum.
 Holophane (Wkrs.).

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Wabach Technologies--Optek       Huntington, IN...   04/15/2002  NAFTA-6,125              Custom electrical
 Sensor Group (Co.).                                                                       actuators, solenoids.
Charm House--Furnimex Prod.      Plano, TX........   04/22/2002  NAFTA-6,126              Dust ruffles, decor
 U.S.A. (Wkrs.).                                                                           pillows, etc.
Knight Textile--Knight           Saluda, SC.......   04/22/2002  NAFTA-6,127              Ladies sportswear.
 Industries (Co.).
Deeter's Tool and Mfg. (Wkrs.).  Erie, PA.........   04/22/2002  NAFTA-6,128              Injection molding.
Bell Sponging (UNITE)..........  Allentown, PA....   04/23/2002  NAFTA-6,129              Examination and
                                                                                           sponging of fabric.
Corning--Photonic Technologies   West Henrietta,     11/21/2002  NAFTA-6,130              Couplers.
 (Wkrs.).                         NY.
CimWorks (Wkrs.)...............  Kirkland, WA.....   04/23/2002  NAFTA-6,131              Software and hardware.
Midway Machine and Tool (Wkrs.)  Wilkes-Barre, PA.   04/23/2002  NAFTA-6,132              Specialized parts and
                                                                                           equipment.
Dekko Engineering (Co.)........  Maintowoc, WI....   04/23/2002  NAFTA-6,133              Wiring harness.
Keystone Thermistor (Co.)......  Mt. Jewett, PA...   04/23/2002  NAFTA-6,134              Thermistors control
                                                                                           devices.
Independent Tool and Mfg.        Meadville, PA....   04/23/2002  NAFTA-6,135              Molds, dies,
 (Wkrs.).                                                                                  production machining.
International Utility            Batesville, AR...   04/22/2002  NAFTA-6,136              Poles.
 Structures (Co.).
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