[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 161 (Tuesday, August 20, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53975-53976]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-21092]


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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 August 30, 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 not later than August 30, 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 14th day of August, 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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GL and V USA (Co.).................  Nashua, NH.........................      07/29/2002  NAFTA-6, 419......................  Baffle filters, disk
                                                                                                                               filters, screens.
Seton Company (Co.)................  Saxton, PA.........................      08/02/2002  NAFTA-6, 420......................  Cut-to-pattern leather
                                                                                                                               pieces for autos.
Buck Forkardt Inc. (USWA)..........  Kalamazoo, MI......................      07/31/2002  NAFTA-6, 421......................  Chuck pinions, chuck
                                                                                                                               scrolls, cast.
Matsushita Home Appliance Corp.      Danville, KY.......................      08/01/2002  NAFTA-6, 422......................  Vacuum cleaners.
 (Wkrs).
Exxon Mobil Corporation (Wkrs).....  Gibsonia, PA.......................      08/02/2002  NAFTA-6, 423......................  Grease.
Potlatch Corporation (Wkrs)........  Warren, AR.........................      08/02/2002  NAFTA-6, 424......................  Lumber production.
Fort Darborn Company (Wkrs)........  Coldwater, MI......................      07/31/2002  NAFTA-6, 425......................  Food labels.
Mahoning Mills, Inc. (Wkrs)........  Kutztown, PA.......................      08/02/2002  NAFTA-6, 426......................  Under garments.
Samuel Whittar (USWA)..............  Detroit, MI........................      07/31/2002  NAFTA-6, 427......................  Strip steel fabrication.
Jet Craft Boats of Oregon (Wkrs)...  Medford, OR........................      08/01/2002  NAFTA-6, 428......................  Aluminum boats.
Valeo Switches and Detection         Ft. Worth, TX......................      08/02/2002  NAFTA-6, 429......................  Switches and detection
 Systems (Co.).                                                                                                                systems.

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Scranton Lace Company (Wkrs).......  Scranton, PA.......................      08/01/2002  NAFTA-6, 430......................  Tablecloths, curtains,
                                                                                                                               napkins, runners.
Celestica (Co.)....................  Mt. Pleasant, IA...................      08/01/2002  NAFTA-6, 431......................  Two-way FM radios.
Emess Design Group, LLC (AFGWU)....  Ellwood City, PA...................      07/31/2002  NAFTA-6, 432......................  Lamps, lighting design
                                                                                                                               products.
G and G Sewing Machine Company       Dunmore, PA........................      07/31/2002  NAFTA-6, 433......................  Sewing equipment, parts,
 (Co.).                                                                                                                        customized unit.
International Data (Wkrs)..........  El Paso, TX........................      07/30/2002  NAFTA-6, 434......................  Data entry/customer
                                                                                                                               service.
A.O. Smith Electrical Products       Scottsville, KY....................      07/29/2002  NAFTA-6, 435......................  Stator and coil electric
 (Co.).                                                                                                                        motor assemblie.
Buffalo Color Corp. (Wkrs).........  Buffalo, NY........................      07/30/2002  NAFTA-6, 436......................  Indigo dye for denim.
Ohmits Manufacturing (Wkrs)........  Skokie, IL.........................      07/12/2002  NAFTA-6, 437......................  Electrical resistors.
Corbin Limited (UNITE).............  Ashland, KY........................      08/05/2002  NAFTA-6, 438......................  Men and women's tailored
                                                                                                                               suits.
Encompass Group, LLC (Co.).........  Eastman, GA........................      07/31/2002  NAFTA-6, 439......................  Healthcare apparel.
ADC Telecommunications (Wkrs)......  Shakopee, MN.......................      06/11/2002  NAFTA-6, 440......................  Telecommunications
                                                                                                                               equipment.
Helsapenn (UNITE)..................  Philadelphia, PA...................      08/05/2002  NAFTA-6, 441......................  Shoulder pads.
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                                                                        Appendix
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                                                                           Date received
            Subject firm                           Location                at Governor's             Petition No.                  Articles produced
                                                                              office
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Flextronics Enclosure Systems (Co.)  Elk Grove Village, IL..............      08/05/2002  NAFTA-6, 442......................  Sheet metal computer
                                                                                                                               parts.
Tellabs, Inc. (Wkrs)...............  Burlington, MA.....................      07/31/2002  NAFTA-6, 443......................  Telecommunications system
                                                                                                                               for metro appl.
Trinity Industries (Wkrs)..........  Butler, PA.........................      07/26/2002  NAFTA-6, 444......................  Railroad freight car
                                                                                                                               parts.
Creo (Wkrs)........................  Bedford, MA........................      08/05/2002  NAFTA-6, 445......................  Scanning equipment.
Pabst Meat Supply (Wkrs)...........  Invergrove Height, MN..............      08/05/2002  NAFTA-6, 446......................  Frozen hamburger patties.
ADC Telecommunications (Wkrs)......  Shakopee, MN.......................      08/05/2002  NAFTA-6, 447......................  Telecommunications.
Crown Cork and Seal (IAM)..........  Portland, OR.......................      08/05/2002  NAFTA-6, 448......................  Metal can ends.
IMI Cornelius (Wkrs)...............  Anoka, MN..........................      07/09/2002  NAFTA-6, 449......................  Beverage dispensers.
ADC Telecommunications (Wkrs)......  Eden Prairie, MN...................      08/05/2002  NAFTA-6, 450......................  Optical connecting
                                                                                                                               switching equipment.
Celestica Corp. (Co.)..............  Rochester, MN......................      08/12/2002  NAFTA-6, 451......................  Printed circuit
                                                                                                                               assemblies.
National Torch Tip (IUE)...........  Pittsburgh, PA.....................      08/12/2002  NAFTA-6, 452......................  Torch tips.
U.S. Manufacturing (Wkrs)..........  Bad Axe, MI........................      08/12/2002  NAFTA-6, 453......................  Manual steering gear.
Peterson Spring (UAW)..............  Three Rivers, MI...................      08/12/2002  NAFTA-6, 454......................  Auto parts.
Pella Plastics (Co.)...............  So. Pittsburgh, TN.................      08/02/2002  NAFTA-6, 455......................  Plastic molded parts.
C.R. Bard (Co.)....................  Mentor, OH.........................      08/06/2002  NAFTA-6, 456......................  Medical devices.
Clore Automotive (Co.).............  Bloomington, MN....................      08/08/2002  NAFTA-6, 457......................  Battery chargers.
Versa Tool (Wkrs)..................  Meadville, PA......................      08/12/2002  NAFTA-6, 458......................  Injection molds.
Competitive Engineering (Co.)......  Tucson, AZ.........................      08/10/2002  NAFTA-6, 459......................  Precisioned machined
                                                                                                                               parts.
Damas, Inc (Wkrs)..................  Long Island City, NY...............      08/01/2002  NAFTA-6, 460......................  Knits garments.
Dimension Tech (Wkrs)..............  Ironwood, MI.......................      08/06/2002  NAFTA-6, 461......................  Acture frame moulding.
Dunbrooke Industries (Co.).........  El Dorado Spring, MO...............      08/06/2002  NAFTA-6, 462......................  Apparel.
Baker Ewter Prize (Wkrs)...........  Alphena, MI........................      08/09/2002  NAFTA-6, 463......................  Blocks.
Saturn Electronics and Engineering   Auburn Hills, MI...................      08/08/2002  NAFTA-6, 464......................  Electronic boards &
 (Wkrs).                                                                                                                       modules.
Corning (Co.)......................  Concord, NC........................      08/09/2002  NAFTA-6, 465......................  Optical fiber technology.
Welcast Plastics-Harris Welco (Co.)  Barberton, OH......................      06/24/2002  NAFTA-6, 466......................  Plastic lens.
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