[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 70 (Friday, April 11, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17830-17832]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-8915]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for 
Worker Adjustment Assistance and NAFTA Transitional Adjustment 
Assistance

    In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as 
amended, the Department of Labor herein presents summaries of 
determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment 
assistance for workers (TA-W) issued during the period of March and 
April 2003.
    In order for an affirmative determination to be made and a 
certification of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance 
to be issued, each of the group eligibility requirements of section 222 
of the Act must be met.
    (1) That a significant number or proportion of the workers in the 
workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision thereof, have become 
totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or 
partially separated; and
    (2) That sales or production, or both, of the firm or sub-division 
have decreased absolutely, and
    (3) That increases of imports of articles like or directly 
competitive with articles produced by the firm or appropriate 
subdivision have contributed importantly to the separations, or threat 
thereof, and to the absolute decline in sales or production of such 
firm or subdivision.

Negative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance

    In each of the following cases the investigation revealed that 
criterion (3) has not been met. A survey of customers indicated that 
increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker separations 
at the firm.

TA-W-41,765; Regal Plastics, LLC, Roseville, MI

    In the following case, the investigation revealed that the criteria 
for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.
    The investigation revealed that criterion (a)(2)(A) (I.B) (No sales 
or production decline and (a)(2)(B) (II.B) (No shift in production to a 
foreign country) have not been met.

TA-W-51,313; Fishing Vessel (F/V) Nanesse, Skagway, AK
TA-W-51,107; Halex/Scott Fetzer Co., Bedford Heights, OH

    The investigation revealed that criteria (b)(3) has not been met. 
The workers' firm (or subdivision) is not an supplier or downstream 
producer to a firm (or subdivision) for trade-affected companies.

TA-W-51,080; H and L Tool Co., Erie, PA

    The investigation revealed that criterion (a)(2)(A) (I.C.) 
(Increased imports) and (a) (2)(B) (II.B) (No shift in production to a 
foreign country) have not been met.

TA-W-50,836; Fishing Vessel (F/V) The Fox, Metlakatla, AK
TA-W-50,429; Universal Electronics, Inc., Menomonee Falls, WI
TA-W-50,496; U.S. Manufacturing Corp., Fraser, MI
TA-W-50,810; Deltech Polymers Corp., Troy, OH

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TA-W-50,784; Sara Lee Hosiery, Rockingham, NC
TA-W-51,084; Gilinsky Logging, Inc., Rogue River, OR
TA-W-51,132; 4-C's Fisheries, Kodiak, AK
TA-W-50,511; Johns Manville, Parkersburg Plant, Vienna, WV
TA-W-50,549; Sweetheart Cup Co., Lafayette Div., Lafayette, GA
TA-W-50,657; Hewlett Packard Co., Supply Chain Div., Swedesboro, NJ
TA-W-50,926; Hartford Compressors, Inc., West Hartford, CT
TA-W-51,303; Pryor Fish Camp, Kodiak, AK

    The workers firm does not produce an article as required for 
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.

TA-W-50,874; Ocwem Federal Bank, West Palm Beach, FL
TA-W-51,216; Lexmark International, Inc., Orlando, FL
TA-W-51,200; Synopsys, Inc., Hillsboro, OR
TA-W-51,109; Worldcom Payroll Services, LLC, Hunt Valley, MD
TA-W-50,740; Argus Services, Inc., Libby, MT
TA-W-51,053; Eastman Kodak Co., Oakdale, MN
TA-W-50,952; Trinity Industries, Inc., McKees Rocks, PA
TA-W-50,880; Savane International Corp., Santa Teresa, NM
TA-W-51,281; First Source Furniture Group LLC, Corporate
    Support Center, Nashville, TN
TA-W-50,915; Techbooks, York, PA
TA-W-51,140; Verizon Communications, Verizon Data Services, Temple 
Terrace, FL
TA-W-51,077; Advanced Technology Services, Inc., Mt. Clemens, MI

    The investigation revealed that criterion (a)(2)(A) (I.A) (no 
employment declines) has been met.

TA-W-51,302; Fishing Vessel (F/V) Chasina Bay, Ketchikan, AK
TA-W-50,753; Fishing Vessel (F/V) Lynn & Michelle, Monokotak, AK
TA-W-51,312; Fishing Vessel (F/V) Travis G, Manokotak, AK
TA-W-51,102; Pozzi Windows, Div of Jeld-Wen, Inc., Bend OR
TA-W-51,134; Vanity Fair, Jeans Wear Div., Windsor, NC
TA-W-51,308; State of Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission 
Permit #SO4T60318C, Manokotak, AK

    The investigation revealed that criterion (a)(2)(A) (I.B) (sales or 
production, or both did not decline) and (a)(2)(A) (II.B) (no shift in 
production to a foreign country) have not been met.

TA-W-50,838; Fishing Vessel (F/V) Windy Sea, Kodiak, AK
TA-W-51,234; HP Pelzer, Thompson, GA
    The investigation revealed that criterion (a)(2)(A) (I.C.) 
(Increased imports) and (a)(2)(B) (No shift in production to a foreign 
country) have not been met.

TA-W-50,945; Chem-Fab Corp., Hot Springs, AR

Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance

    The following certifications have been issued; the date following 
the company name and location of each determination references the 
impact date for all workers of such determination.

TA-W-42,180; Hy-Lift, LLC, Muskegon, MI: September 17, 2001.
TA-W-42,360; Precision Twist Drill Co., Rhinelander, WI: September 16, 
2001.

    The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of 
(a)(2)(A) (increased imports) of Section 222 have been met.

TA-W-50,727; United Defense, LP, Ground Systems Div., York, PA: January 
28, 2002 TA-W-50,854; Reitz Tool, Inc., Cochranton, PA: February 10, 
2002.
TA-W-50,158; Stewart Apparel, Inc., Greensboro, GA: March 6, 2002.
TA-W-50,732 &A Oneida Limited, Silversmiths Div., Sherrill, NY and 
Headquarters, Oneida, NY: December 10, 2001.
TA-W-50,197; Williamsport Wirerope Works, Inc., Williamsport, PA: 
November 22, 2001
TA-W-50,808; Thomson Industries, Inc., Port Washington, NY: December 
31, 2001.
TA-W-50,820; Lapp Insulator Co. LLC, Substation Div., Leroy, NY: 
November 7, 2001.
TA-W-50,845; Vishay Dale Electronics, Inc., Standard Products Dept., 
Norfolk, NE: February 7, 2002.
TA-W-050,968; Manitowoc Cranes, a Div, of Manitowoc Co., Inc., 
Manitowoc, WI: February 21, 2002.
TA-W-51,070; New World Pasta Co., Louisville, KY: February 27, 2002.

    The following certifications have been issued. The requirements of 
(a)(2)(B) (shift in production) of Section 222 have been met.

TA-W-51,090; Liberty West, Wilsonville, OR: March 6, 2002.
TA-W-50,575; ITT Industries, Inc., Fluid Handling Systems, Rochester, 
NY: January 7, 2002.
TA-W-51,306; State of Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission 
Permit #SO4T59828F, Manokotak, AK: March 21, 2002.
TA-W-50,305; State of Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission 
Permit #SO4T64733Q, Manokotak, AK: March 21, 2002.
TA-W-50,946; Sara Lee Intimate Apparel, Statesville, NC: February 11, 
2002.
TA-W-50,912; Kroehler Furniture Manufacturing Co., Inc., Sewing Div., 
Conover, NC: February 5, 2002.
TA-W-51,146; Garan, Inc., Church Point, LA: March 12, 2002.
TA-W-50,739; Canron Construction Corp., Canron East, Conklin, NY: 
January 29, 2002.
TA-W-50,939; J-Sports, Inc., Caryville, TN: February 14, 2002.
TA-W-50,954; Eaton Corp., Fluid Power Group, Global Hose Div., 
including leased workers of Holland Employment Agency, Norwood, NC: 
February 13, 2002.
TA-W-50,972; Ontario Die International of Tennessee, Lebanon, TN: 
February 11, 2002.
TA-W-51,088; Farley's and Sathers Candy Co., Inc., Brooklyn, NY: 
February 26, 2002.
TA-W-51,178; My Room, Inc., Lawrenceville, VA: March 12, 2002.
TA-W-51,249; OSRAM SYLVANIA Products, Inc., Bangor, ME: March 20, 2002
TA-W-51,063; Ingersoll-Rand Security and Safety, including leased 
workers of Adecco, Inc., Security, CO: February 10, 2002.
TA-W-50,558; PCC Olofsson, a Div. of Precision Castparts Corp., 
Lansing, MI: January 9, 2002.

    Also, pursuant to Title V of the North American Free Trade 
Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. L. 103-182) concerning transitional 
adjustment assistance hereinafter called (NAFTA-TAA) and in accordance 
with section 250(a), subchaper D, chapter 2, title II, of the Trade Act 
as amended, the Department of Labor presents summaries of 
determinations regarding eligibility to apply for NAFTA-TAA issued 
during the month of March and April 2003.
    In order for an affirmative determination to be made and a 
certification of eligibility to apply for NAFTA-TAA the following group 
eligibility requirements of section 250 of the Trade Act must be met:
    (1) That a significant number or proportion of the workers in the 
workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision thereof, (including 
workers in any agricultural firm or appropriate subdivision thereof) 
have become totally or partially separated from employment and either--

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    (2) That sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision 
have decreased absolutely,
    (3) That imports from Mexico or Canada of articles like or directly 
competitive with articles produced by such firm or subdivision have 
increased, and that the increases imports contributed importantly to 
such workers' separations or threat of separation and to the decline in 
sales or production of such firm or subdivision; or
    (4) That there has been a shift in production by such workers' firm 
or subdivision to Mexico or Canada of articles like or directly 
competitive with articles which are produced by the firm or 
subdivision.

Negative Determinations NAFTA-TAA

    In each of the following cases the investigation revealed that 
criteria (3) and (4) were not met. Imports from Canada or Mexico did 
not contribute importantly to workers' separations. There was no shift 
in production from the subject firm to Canada or Mexico during the 
relevant period.
    None.
    The investigation revealed that the criteria for eligibility have 
not been met for the reasons specified.
    The investigation revealed that the workers of the subject firm did 
not produce an article within the meaning of Section 250(a) of the 
Trade Act, as amended.
    None.

Affirmative Determinations NAFTA-TAA

    None.
    I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued 
during the month of March and April 2003. Copies of these 
determinations are available for inspection in Room C-5311, U.S. 
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210 
during normal business hours or will be mailed to persons who write to 
the above address.

    Dated: April 4, 2003.
Edward A. Tomchick,
Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 03-8915 Filed 4-10-03; 8:45 am]
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