[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 138 (Thursday, July 18, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47404-47406]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-18063]


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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 Public 
Law 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, D.C. provided such request is filed in writing with the 
Director of DTAA not later than July 29, 2002.
    Also, interested persons are invited to submit written comments 
regarding the

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subject matter of the petitions to the Director of DTAA at the address 
shown below not later than July 29, 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 12th day of July 2002.
Edward A. Tomchick,
Director, Division 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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Keystone Tool and Machine (Wkrs)  Carlisle, PA.......      04/28/2002  NAFTA-6,137            Custom made molds,
                                                                                               machines, parts.
Milco Industries (TGWA).........  Bloomsburg, PA.....      04/24/2002  NAFTA-6,138            Under garments.
Dispatch Printing (GCIU)........  Erie, PA...........      04/23/2002  NAFTA-6,139            Printed foils.
Louisville Ladder Group, LLC      Louisville, KY.....      04/22/2002  NAFTA-6,140            Aluminum and
 (Co.).                                                                                        fiberglass
                                                                                               ladders.
Smiths Group--Portex, Inc. (Co.)  Fort Myers, FL.....      04/22/2002  NAFTA-6,141            Anesthesia
                                                                                               circuits.
Watkins Motor Lines (Wkrs)......  Charlotte, NC......      04/23/2002  NAFTA-6,142            Truck Drivers.
3M (PACE).......................  St. Paul, MN.......      04/24/2002  NAFTA-6,143            Tape.
Monona Wire (Wkrs)..............  Monona, IA.........      04/24/2002  NAFTA-6,144            Wiring harnesses.
Execumold, Inc. (Wkrs)..........  Erie, PA...........      04/23/2002  NAFTA-6,145            Plastic injection
                                                                                               mold.
Springs Window Fashions (Co.)...  Montgomery, PA.....      04/23/2002  NAFTA-6,146            Window blinds.
Electronic Data System--EDS       Einchester, KY.....      04/24/2002  NAFTA-6,147            Electronic
 (Co.).                                                                                        service.
Stanley Furniture Company (Wkrs)  Stanleytown, VA....      04/24/2002  NAFTA-6,148            Furniture.
InterMetro Industries (Co.).....  Carol Stream, IL...      04/24/2002  NAFTA-6,149            Distribution
                                                                                               center.
Stabilit America (Wkrs).........  Allentown, PA......      04/26/2002  NAFTA-6,150            Fiberglass panels.
Grand Processing (Co.)..........  Brooklyn, NY.......      04/22/2002  NAFTA-6,151            Fabric and
                                                                                               garments.
Telect (Co.)....................  Liberty Lake, WA...      04/19/2002  NAFTA-6,152            Fiber patchcordo.
Holiday Products--Rauch           El Paso, TX........      04/16/2002  NAFTA-6,153            Christmas
 Industries (Co.).                                                                             ornaments.
Enterasys Network (Wkrs)........  Salt Lake City, UT.      04/27/2002  NAFTA-6,154            Internet switches
                                                                                               and routers.
Tyco Electronics (Wkrs).........  Jonestown, PA......      04/29/2002  NAFTA-6,155            Electrical
                                                                                               connectors.
Textron Golf and Turfcare (UAW).  Racine, WI.........      04/26/2002  NAFTA-6,156            Lawn and turf
                                                                                               products.
Astechnologies (Wkrs)...........  Monroe, MI.........      04/29/2002  NAFTA-6,157            Laminated
                                                                                               composite boards.
Fruit of the Loom (Co.).........  Fayette, AL........      04/29/2002  NAFTA-6,158            Yarn.
Eag Electronics (Wkrs)..........  Fairview, PA.......      05/06/2002  NAFTA-6,159            Chasmlines, wire
                                                                                               harnesses.
Square D Company (Co.)..........  Lincoln, NE........      05/06/2002  NAFTA-6,160            Circuit breakers.
Superior Essex (Wkrs)...........  Elizabethtown, KY..      05/06/2002  NAFTA-6,161            Copper telephone
                                                                                               wire.
Ponderosa Pulp Products (Wkrs)..  Oshkosh, WI........      05/03/2002  NAFTA-6,162            Deinked pulp.
Sights Denim Systems (Co.)......  Hendeson, KY.......      05/06/2002  NAFTA-6,163            Denim garments
Philips (Wkrs)..................  Knoxville, TN......      04/30/2002  NAFTA-6,164            Projection
                                                                                               television sets.
Regal Originals (Co)............  New York, NY.......      05/03/2002  NAFTA-6,165            Dresses.
Perfection--Schwank, Inc. (Co.).  Waynesboro, GA.....      05/03/2002  NAFTA-6,166            Heater production.
Weatherford (Wkrs)..............  Grand Junction, CO.      05/03/2002  NAFTA-6,167            Air compressors.
A and M Thermometer--Accuracy     Asheville, NC......      05/01/2002  NAFTA-6,168            Glass
 Scientific (Co.).                                                                             thermometers.
Schlumberger (Wkrs).............  San Carlos, CA.....      04/04/2002  NAFTA-6,169            Meters.
Corcom--A tyco Company (Wkrs)...  El Paso, TX........      05/02/2002  NAFTA-6,170            Radio frequently
                                                                                               filters and
                                                                                               relays.
Northrop Grumman (Co.)..........  Sacramento, CA.....      04/26/2002  NAFTA-6,171            Electrical wire
                                                                                               harnesses.
United States Mfg. (Wkrs).......  Pasadena, CA.......      04/26/2002  NAFTA-6,172            Orthotics,
                                                                                               prostetics,
                                                                                               orthopedics.
AmeriSteel Corp. (Co.)..........  Jackson, TN........      04/30/2002  NAFTA-6,173            Zinc oxide.
Transylvania Vocation Services--  Brevard, NC........      05/03/2002  NAFTA-6,174            Payroll Services.
 TVS (Wkrs).
Wabash Aluminum Alloys (13057)..  East Syracuse, NY..      04/29/2002  NAFTA-6,175            Aluminum ingot.
Derlan Precision Gear, (Wkrs)...  Bedford Park, IL...      03/06/2002  NAFTA-6,176            Gears,
                                                                                               transmissions for
                                                                                               helicopters.
U.S. Timber Company (Wkrs)......  Craigmont, ID......      04/22/2002  NAFTA-6,177            Lumber.
Q & Q Sewing (Wkrs).............  Andrews, SC........      05/07/2002  NAFTA-6,178            T-shirts.
Worthintgon Steel (USWA)........  Malvern, PA........      05/07/2002  NAFTA-6,179            Cold-rolled steel.
Sunrise Medical--Jay Mfg. (Co.).  Longmont, Co.......      05/13/2002  NAFTA-6,180            Walkers, canes,
                                                                                               crutches.
VF Imagewear (Co.)..............  Mt. Pleasant, TN...      05/13/2002  NAFTA-6,181            Uniforms.
Agilent Technologies (Wkrs).....  Rohnert Park, CA...      04/24/2002  NAFTA-6,182            Test and
                                                                                               measurement
                                                                                               electronic
                                                                                               products.
Union of Needletrades,            Union City, GA.....      04/20/2002  NAFTA-6,183            Union workers.
 Industrial (UNITE).
Mantua Industries (Wkrs)........  Woodbury Heights,        04/16/2002  NAFTA-6,184            Women's clothes.
                                   NJ.

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Pillowtex Corp. (UNITE).........  Columbus, GA.......      05/10/2002  NAFTA-6,185            Terry bath and
                                                                                               hand towels.
Emerson Process Management--      Anaheim, CA........      05/10/2002  NAFTA-6,186            Gas analyzers.
 Rosemout (Co.).
Coneywell Int'l (Allied Signal)   Torrance, CA.......      04/24/2002  NAFTA-6,187            Turbochargers.
 (Co.).
Martin Color (Co.)..............  Laurens, SC........      05/09/2002  NAFTA-6,188            Yarn for carpet.
Essilor of America (Co.)........  St. Petersburg, FL.      05/08/2002  NAFTA-6,189            Plastic lenses for
                                                                                               eye wear.
Newell Rubbermaid (Co.).........  Santa Monica, CA...      04/30/2002  NAFTA-6,190            Rubber products.
John Deere Commercial Worksite    Loudon, TN.........      05/07/2002  NAFTA-6,191            Buckets, lower
 (Wkrs).                                                                                       link and upper
                                                                                               links.
LNP Engineering Plastics (Co.)..  Santa Ana, CA......      05/09/2002  NAFTA-6,192            Thermoplastic
                                                                                               pellets.
Kimble Glass (Wkrs).............  Vineland, NJ.......      05/09/2002  NAFTA-6,193            Glass.
Domtar A.W. (Co.)...............  Port Edwards, WI...      05/08/2002  NAFTA-6,194            Paper.
Invensys Sensor System (Wkrs)...  El Paso, TX........      05/08/2002  NAFTA-6,195            Potentiometers,
                                                                                               switches,
                                                                                               resistors.
Bemis Mfg. (Wkrs)...............  Crannon, WI........      05/07/2002  NAFTA-6,196            Toilet seats.
PW, Pipe (Wkrs).................  Hillsboro, OR......      05/06/2002  NAFTA-6,197            Water pipe sewer.
General Electronic (IUE)........  Fort Wayne, IN.....      05/13/2002  NAFTA-6,198            Frame motors and
                                                                                               transformers.
Hahn Equipment Company (UAW)....  Evansville, IN.....      05/10/2002  NAFTA-6,199            Commercial Lawn
                                                                                               Equipment
Firestrol (Comp)................  Cary, NC...........      05/16/2002  NAFTA-6,200            Electrical
                                                                                               Controls.
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