[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 225 (Thursday, November 21, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70247-70249]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-29624]


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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

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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 2500 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 December 2, 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 December 2, 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 28th day of October, 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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Fred B. Moe Logging (Co.)..........  Centralia, WA......................      09/16/2002  NAFTA-7,547                         Logging.
ADC Telecommunications (Wkrs)......  Vadnais Heights, MN................      09/10/2002  NAFTA-7,548                         Pump lasers, broad area
                                                                                                                               lasers.
Exide Technologies (Wkrs)..........  Columbus, GA.......................      09/10/2002  NAFTA-7,549                         Automotive and industrial
                                                                                                                               batteries.
Volex, Inc. (Comp).................  Clinton, AR........................      09/10/2002  NAFTA-7,550                         Rubber electrical power
                                                                                                                               cords.
Nordic Gear (Co.)..................  Newport, PA........................      09/11/2002  NAFTA-7,551                         Sew fleece products.
Nordic Gear (Co.)..................  Millersburg, PA....................      09/11/2002  NAFTA-7,552                         Sew fleece products.
Foothills (Co.)....................  Albany, KY.........................      09/10/2002  NAFTA-7,553                         Apparel.
VF Imagewear (Co.).................  Sparta, TN.........................      09/10/2002  NAFTA-7,554                         Work wear coveralls and
                                                                                                                               pants.
Federal Mogul (Co.)................  Sevierville, TN....................      09/10/2002  NAFTA-7,555                         Lighting components.
Waukesha Electric Systems (Co.)....  Milpitas, CA.......................      09/09/2002  NAFTA-7,556                         Large power transformers.
MEI--Mars, Inc. (Co.)..............  West Chester, PA...................      09/12/2002  NAFTA-7,557                         Validators and coin
                                                                                                                               acceptors.
Traction Technologies Group (Co.)..  Jonesboro, AR......................      09/11/2002  NAFTA-7,558                         Axle components.
Makita Corporation of America (Co.)  Buford, GA.........................      09/12/2002  NAFTA-7,559                         Battery and electric power
                                                                                                                               tools.
Toyo Tanso PA Graphite, Inc. (Comp)  Brookville, PA.....................      09/13/2002  NAFTA-7,560                         Isomolded graphite.
Comair Rotron (Co.)................  San Diego, CA......................      09/11/2002  NAFTA-7,561                         Fans and blowers--cooling
                                                                                                                               systems.
Tritex Sportsware (Co.)............  Altoona, PA........................      09/16/2002  NAFTA-7,562                         Men's, women's and
                                                                                                                               children's outerwear.
dj Orthopedics, LLC (Co.)..........  Vista, CA..........................      09/16/2002  NAFTA-7,563                         Rigid bracing products.
Georgia Pacific (Wkrs).............  Bowden, NC.........................      09/18/2002  NAFTA-7,564                         Lumber.
Baker Electrical Products (Co.)....  Memphis, MI........................      09/17/2002  NAFTA-7,565                         Coil windings.
Hy Lift (UAW)......................  Muskegon, MI.......................      09/17/2002  NAFTA-7,566                         Valve lifters.
Holloway Sportwear, Inc. (Wkrs)....  Many, LA...........................      06/16/2002  NAFTA-7,567                         Suits, pants, pullovers,
                                                                                                                               jackets.
Holloway Sportwear, Inc. (Wkrs)....  Olla, LA...........................      06/16/2002  NAFTA-7,567                         Suits, pants, pullovers,
                                                                                                                               jackets.
Molded Container (Wkrs)............  Portland, OR.......................      08/12/2002  NAFTA-7,568                         Packaging for food
                                                                                                                               industry.
Emerson Power Transmission (Wkrs)..  Liverpool, NY......................      09/18/2002  NAFTA-7,569                         Bearings.
Jackson Industries (Co.)...........  Maquoketa, IA......................      09/18/2002  NAFTA-7,570                         Tooling.
International Comfort (IBB)........  Lewisburg, TN......................      09/23/2002  NAFTA-7,571                         Heating ventilation & air
                                                                                                                               conditioning.
Percision Threading (UAW)..........  Cheboygan, MI......................      09/24/2002  NAFTA-7,572                         Taps, thread milling
                                                                                                                               cutters.
Pass and Seymour (Co.).............  Whitsett, NC.......................      09/24/2002  NAFTA-7,573                         Electrical switch.
Radio Frequency Systems (Wrks).....  Corvallis, OR......................      09/19/2002  NAFTA-7,574                         Multi Couplers.
Celestica Corp (Comp)..............  Foothill Ranch, CA.................      09/24/2002  NAFTA-7,575                         Electrical Systems.
Ametek, Inc (IUE)..................  Wilmington, MA.....................      09/24/2002  NAFTA-7,576                         Aircraft/Aerospace Cables.
Decatur Mold Tool and Engineering    Sanford, NC........................      09/26/2002  NAFTA-7,577                         Design Molds and Tools.
 (Wrks).
Eviro Systems Furniture, Inc (Comp)  Grand Rapids, MI...................      09/25/2002  NAFTA-7,578                         Panels, Overhead File
                                                                                                                               Cabinets.
Marconi Communications (Wrks)......  Lorain, OH.........................      09/30/2002  NAFTA-7,579                         Power and Power
                                                                                                                               Distribution.
JTM Group, Inc. (Wrks).............  Jamestown, NY......................      09/11/2002  NAFTA-7,580                         Plastic Injection Molds.
Inabata America Corp (Wrks)........  El Paso, TX........................      09/27/2002  NAFTA-7,581                         Computer Ink Cartridge
                                                                                                                               Assembly.
BBA Nonwovens Washougal, Inc         Washougal, WA......................      09/27/2002  NAFTA-7,582                         Nonwoven Rolled Goods.
 (AWPPW).
Doe Run Resources Corp. (The)        Viburnum, MO.......................      10/02/2002  NAFTA-7,583                         Lead Mining,
 (Comp).                                                                                                                       Concentrating, Smelting.
Classic Clay Concepts (Comp).......  Lake Oswego, OR....................      09/25/2002  NAFTA-7,584                         Terra Cotta, Earthenware
                                                                                                                               Planters.
J and A Industrial Sheetmetal        Bend, OR...........................      09/25/2002  NAFTA-7,585                         Metal Parts.
 (Comp).
Hershey Chocolate and Confectionery  Wheatridge, CO.....................      09/18/2002  NAFTA-7,586                         Chocolate.
 (Comp).
Groupe Carbone Lorraine (UAW)......  Wooster, OH........................      09/30/2002  NAFTA-7,587                         Pressure Vessels, Heat
                                                                                                                               Exchangers.
Nash Garment Co (UNITE)............  Nashville, NC......................      07/16/2002  NAFTA-7,588                         Children's Dresses.
Georgia Pacific Corp. (IAm)........  Ft. Bragg, CA......................      09/27/2002  NAFTA-7,589                         Logs.

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Jabil Circuit, Inc. (Wkrs).........  Meridian, ID.......................      09/24/2002  NAFTA-7,590                         Printed Circuit
                                                                                                                               Assemblies.
Barth and Dreyfuss of California     Burbank, CA........................      10/01/2002  NAFTA-7,591                         Home Furnishing.
 (Wrks).
J-Star Industries, Inc. (Comp).....  Ft. Atkinson, WI...................      10/07/2002  NAFTA-7,592                         Dairy Farm Equipment.
Deluxe Craft Photo Albums (Wrks)...  Chicago, IL........................      10/01/2002  NAFTA-7,593                         Photo Albums.
Juno, Inc. (Wrks)..................  Blytheville, AR....................      09/16/2002  NAFTA-7,594                         Plastic Tool Parts.
Microelectronic Modules Corp (Wrks)  New Berlin, WI.....................      10/03/2002  NAFTA-7,595                         Computer Chips.
La Grange Foundry, Inc. (Wrks).....  La Grange, MO......................      10/03/2002  NAFTA-7,596                         Castings.
Spicer Axle Division (UAW).........  Syracuse, IN.......................      10/03/2002  NAFTA-7,597                         Cases and Carriers (Axle
                                                                                                                               Components).
General Mills (Comp)...............  Hillsdale, MI......................      10/02/2002  NAFTA-7,598                         Bake Goods.
Waltec Forgings, Inc. (Comp).......  Port Huron, MI.....................      10/07/2002  NAFTA-7,599                         Non-Ferrous Forgings.
Autoline Industries, Inc. (Comp)...  Oakbrook, IL.......................      10/07/2002  NAFTA-7,600                         Water Pumps, Master Brake
                                                                                                                               Cylinders.
Panavision (Wrks)..................  Woodland Hills, CA.................      09/23/2002  NAFTA-7,601                         Motion Pictures, Cameras,
                                                                                                                               Lenses.
Anderson Packaging, Inc. (Comp)....  Rockford, IL.......................      10/07/2002  NAFTA-7,602                         Dentifrice in Pastic
                                                                                                                               Dispensing Units.
Midwest Electric Products (Comp)...  Mankato, MN........................      08/19/2002  NAFTA-7,603                         Electrical Equipment.
Nortel Networks (Wrks).............  Research Triangle Park, NC.........      09/23/2002  NAFTA-7,604                         Optical Long Haul Backbone
                                                                                                                               Networs.
Consolidated Freight Ways (Wrks)...  El Paso, YX........................      10/07/2002  NAFTA-7,605                         Transports Freight.
MJ Soffe (Wrks)....................  Wallace, NC........................      10/09/2002  NAFTA-7,606                         T-Shirts.
RBX Industries, Inc. (Comp)........  Colt, AR...........................      10/04/2002  NAFTA-7,607                         Closed Cell Foam Rubber.
Arkansas Metal Castings, Inc.        Fort Smith, AR.....................      10/08/2002  NAFTA-7,608                         Gray and Ductile Iron
 (Comp).                                                                                                                       Castings.
General Electric Transportation      Warrensburg, MO....................      10/07/2002  NAFTA-7,609                         Printed Circuit Boards.
 Systems (Comp).
Mountain Fir Chip Co (Wrks)........  The Dalles, OR.....................      10/08/2002  NAFTA-7,610                         Wood Chips.
Unison Industries (Comp)...........  Fort Worth, TX.....................      10/14/2002  NAFTA-7,611                         Electrical Wire Harnesses.
SMTC Manufacturing Corp. (Co.).....  Austin, TX.........................      08/22/2002  NAFTA-7,612                         Computer Printed Circuit
                                                                                                                               Assemblies.
Legato Systems, Inc. (Wrks)........  Orem, UT...........................      10/15/2002  NAFTA-7,613                         Customer Support
                                                                                                                               Functions.
Interlake Material Handling (Wrks).  Pontiac, MI........................      10/09/2002  NAFTA-7,614                         Industrial Rack and Beams.
Sermatech-Mal Tool (Wrks)..........  Manchester, CT.....................      10/10/2002  NAFTA-7,615                         Aircraft Engine
                                                                                                                               Components.
Oneida Limited Silversmiths (Wrks).  Sherrill, NY.......................      10/11/2002  NAFTA-7,616                         Silverware.
Tecmotiv Corp. (Wrks)..............  Tonawanda, NY......................      10/18/2002  NAFTA-7,617                         Tank and Trucks
                                                                                                                               Replacement Parts.
Alcatel USA, Inc. (Wrks)...........  Plano, TX..........................      10/18/2002  NAFTA-7,618                         Litespan 2000 Access
                                                                                                                               Products.
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield        Syracuse, NY.......................      09/27/2002  NAFTA-7,619                         Technical Help Deck--
 (Wrks).                                                                                                                       Insurance.
Trailmobile LLC (PACE).............  Charleston, IL.....................      09/23/2002  NAFTA-7,620                         Semi-Trailers.
Intertape Polymer Group (Co.)......  Menasha, WI........................      10/21/2002  NAFTA-7,621                         Tape.
Eaton Corp (Wrks)..................  Rochester Hills, MI................      10/14/2002  NAFTA-7,622                         Intake Manifolds.
ATK North America (Wrks)...........  Falmouth, KY.......................      10/18/2002  NAFTA-7,623                         Automotive Engines.
Pohlman Foundry Co., Inc (IAMAW)...  Buffalo, NY........................      10/15/2002  NAFTA-7,624                         Poured Iron Castings.
Pollak (Co.).......................  Boston, MA.........................      10/22/2002  NAFTA-7,625                         Actuators.
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