[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 184 (Monday, September 23, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59556-59558]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-24104]


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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 (P.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 FAFTA-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

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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 P.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, D.C. provided such request if filed in writing with the 
Director of DTAA not later than November 4, 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 November 4, 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 September, 2002.
Edward A. Tomchick,
Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.

                                                    Appendix
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                                                              Date
                                                           received at     Petition
         Subject firm                   Location           governor's       number          Articles produced
                                                             office
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Savane International (Wkrs)..  El Paso, TX..............    08/26/2002     NAFTA-6,481  Cut fabrics.
Farley's and Sather Candy      Oklahoma, OK.............    08/21/2002     NAFTA-6,482  Candy.
 (Co.).
Federal Mogul--North America   Brighton, MA.............    08/23/2002     NAFTA-6,483  Friction products--
 Friction (Co.).                                                                         brakes.
CommScope, Inc. of North       Hickory, NC..............    08/26/2002     NAFTA-6,484  Coxial and fiber optic.
 (Co.).
Oshkosh B'Gosh--Miami Trim     Medley, FL...............    08/19/2002     NAFTA-6,485  Trim items (zippers,
 Warehouse (Co.).                                                                        buttons, thread).
Midwest Electric Products      Mankato, MN..............    08/19/2002     NAFTA-6,486  Service entrance models.
 (Co.).
Disa Industries (IRW)........  Holly, MI................    08/22/2002     NAFTA-6,487  Foundry machines.
Kimberly Clark (PACE)........  Neenah, WI...............    08/22/2002     NAFTA-6,488  Feminine care products.
Minnesota Brewing Molding      St. Paul, MN.............    08/22/2002     NAFTA-6,489  Malt beverage/beer.
 (Wkrs).
IBM Corporation (Wkrs).......  Essex Junction, VT.......    08/22/2002     NAFTA-6,490  Semiconductor modules.
Hoffco--Comet Industries       Rushville, IN............    08/21/2002     NAFTA-6,491  Transmission for washing
 (Co.).                                                                                  machines.
Maurer Enterprises (Wkrs)....  Grans Pass, OR...........    08/09/2002     NAFTA-6,492  Wooden stakes and poles.
United Sweater Mills (Co.)...  Jersey City, NJ..........    08/23/2002     NAFTA-6,493  Sweaters.
Doncasters--Turbo Products     Ivoryton, CT.............    08/12/2002     NAFTA-6,494  Gas turbine blades.
 (Wkrs).
Hasler, Inc. (Co.)...........  Shelton, CT..............    08/12/2002     NAFTA-6,495  Meters.
Wyman Gordon Forgings (IAMAW)  Houston, TX..............    08/21/2002     NAFTA-6,496  Aircraft engine
                                                                                         components.
International Ceramic Welding  DeMotte, IN..............    08/21/2002     NAFTA-6,497  Refactory.
 (Co.).
Leatherworks (UAW)...........  Detroit, MI..............    08/20/2002     NAFTA-6,498  Leather sealing skins.
TreeSources Industries--       Tacoma, WA...............    08/21/2002     NAFTA-6,499  Lumber.
 Spanaway Lumber (Wkrs).
Marconi (Co.)................  Toccoa, GA...............    08/20/2002     NAFTA-6,500  Telecommunication
                                                                                         equipment.
Spectralink (Wkrs)...........  Boulder, CO..............    08/19/2002     NAFTA-6,501  Cell phones.
Mo Tech (Wkrs)...............  Oakdale, MN..............    08/20/2002     NAFTA-6,502  Injection molds.
Fashion Star (Wkrs)..........  Carrollton, GA...........    08/22/2002     NAFTA-6,503  Ladies apparel.
Owens Brigam Medical (Co.)...  Corona, CA...............    07/23/2002     NAFTA-6,504  Injection molds.
Hudson RCI (Co.).............  Temecula, CA.............    08/15/2002     NAFTA-6,505  Plastic medical
                                                                                         products.
Motorola (Wkrs)..............  Mesa, AZ.................    08/26/2002     NAFTA-6,506  Pressure sensors.
Autoline Industries (Co.)....  Argyle, WI...............    08/30/2002     NAFTA-6,507  Calipers and
                                                                                         distributors.
Pliant Solutions (PACE)......  Fort Edward, NY..........    08/23/2002     NAFTA-6,508  Printed pattern vinyl.
Dana Corporation (Co.).......  Hastings, NE.............    08/27/2002     NAFTA-6,509  Cylinder liners.
Northern Engraving (Wkrs)....  Lansis, IA...............    08/26/2002     NAFTA-6,510  Stamping.
NetManage (Wkrs).............  Bellingham, WA...........    08/28/2002     NAFTA-6,511  Software products.
Fishking Processors (Wkrs)...  Los Angeles, CA..........    08/05/2002     NAFTA-6,512  Fish and seafood
                                                                                         products.
Power Technologies (Wkrs)....  Erie, PA.................    08/29/2002     NAFTA-6,513  AC and DC power
                                                                                         distribution units.
Emgle Products (USWA)........  Johnstown, PA............    08/29/2002     NAFTA-6,514  Hand carried and twin
                                                                                         stack units.
Laurel Mould (Wkrs)..........  Greensburg, PA...........    08/29/2002     NAFTA-6,515  Moulds for glass.
Hershey Foods (Co.)..........  Pennsburg, PA............    08/29/2002     NAFTA-6,516  Confectionery products.
Metropolitan Steel--Steelco    Sinking Springs, PA......    08/29/2002     NAFTA-6,517  Building materials.
 (Wkrs).
Johnstown Knitting Mill (Co.)  Johnstown, NY............    08/29/2002     NAFTA-6,518  Knitware.
Surgical Corp. of America      Irvington, NY............    08/29/2002     NAFTA-6,519  Disposable medical gauze
 (Co.).                                                                                  products.
Fashion Enterprise (Wkrs)....  El Paso, TX..............    08/29/2002     NAFTA-6,520  Ladies suits, pants,
                                                                                         jackets etc.
Alcoa Badin Works (Co.)......  Badin, NC................    08/29/2002     NAFTA-6,521  Aluminum engots, coils.
Weyerhaeuser Company (Co.)...  Albany, OR...............    08/28/2002     NAFTA-6,522  Logging.
Northern Engraving (Co.).....  Holmen, WI...............    09/03/2002     NAFTA-6,523  Decorative trim for
                                                                                         auto, boats, etc.
Milwaukee Electric Tool        Brookfield, WI...........    09/03/2002     NAFTA-6,524  Electric power tools.
 (Wkrs).
Perfection Schwank (Co.).....  Wanesboro, GA............    09/05/2002     NAFTA-6,525  Heaters.
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