[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 6, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16757-16759]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-8382]
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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
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Notice. Upon notice from a Governor that a NAFTA-TAA petition has been
received, the Acting Director of the Office of Trade Adjustment
Assistance (OTAA), 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 Acting Director of OTAA at the U.S. Department of
Labor (DOL) in Washington, DC provided such request if filed in writing
with the Acting Director of OTAA not later than April 16, 1999.
Also, interested persons are invited to submit written comments
regarding the subject matter of the petitions to the Acting Director of
OTAA at the address shown below not later than April 16, 1999.
Petitions filed with the Governors are available for inspection at
the Office of the Acting Director, OTAA, ETA, DOL, Room C-4318, 200
Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210.
Signed at Washington, DC this 31st day of March, 1999.
Grant D. Beale,
Acting Director, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
Appendix
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Date
received at
Subject firm Location governor's Petition No. Articles produced
office
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V.F. Jeanswear (UFCW).......... Houston, MO....... 02/26/1999 NAFTA-2,936 Jeans.
Rockwell Automation--Reliance Madison, IN....... 02/26/1999 NAFTA-2,937 AC fractional motors,
Electric (IAMAW). refrigeration.
Garden State Tanning (Co.)..... Fleetwood, PA..... 02/26/1999 NAFTA-2,938 Leather cut sets for
automotive industry.
KLH Industries (Co.)........... Durant, MS........ 02/25/1999 NAFTA-2,939 Electrical wiring
harness.
Emerson Electric--Thermodisc El Paso, TX....... 02/25/1999 NAFTA-2,940 Electrical switches.
(Wkrs).
Vanport (Wkrs)................. Boring, OR........ 02/25/1999 NAFTA-2,941 Lumber.
Bailey Apparel (Co.)........... Bailey, NC........ 02/24/1999 NAFTA-2,942 Infants, toddlers and
girls dresses.
Castalia Apparel (Co.)......... Castalia, NC...... 02/23/1999 NAFTA-2,943 Infants, toddlers and
girls dresses.
Shasta (IAMAW)................. Monaca, PA........ 02/24/1999 NAFTA-2,944 Alloy & stainless semi-
finished products.
Newark Paperboard (GCU)........ Woodburn, OR...... 02/23/1999 NAFTA-2,945 Paper tubes & paper
cones.
Gambro Healthcare (Co.)........ Newport News, VA.. 02/24/1999 NAFTA-2,946 Blood tubing sets.
Harman International (Wkrs).... Prairie du Chie, 03/01/1999 NAFTA-2,947 Automotive speakers.
WI.
Ansell Protective Products Haynesville, LA... 03/01/1999 NAFTA-2,948 Vinyl gloves.
(UNITE).
Seco Products (Co.)............ South Plainfield, 03/02/1999 NAFTA-2,949 Plastic lids and
NJ. inserts.
Ryerson Thypin Steel (Wkrs).... Easton, PA........ 03/02/1999 NAFTA-2,950 Steel tube and plate.
Equistar Chemical (Wkrs)....... Port Arthur, TX... 03/05/1999 NAFTA-2,951 Plastic.
Carhartt (Co.)................. McKenzie, TN...... 03/04/1999 NAFTA-2,952 Bib overalls.
Brand S (Co.).................. Corvallis, OR..... 03/04/1999 NAFTA-2,953 Hardwood plywood,
hardwood veneer.
Lucia (Co.).................... Elkin, NC......... 03/04/1999 NAFTA-2,954 Ladies apparel.
Wady--Employment of Solution of Marina Del Rey, CA 03/02/1999 NAFTA-2,955 Pijamas.
CA (Wkrs).
Hudson (Wkrs).................. San Leandro, CA... 02/18/1999 NAFTA-2,956 Pencil slats.
Barker Atlas (Co.)............. Houston, TX....... 03/04/1999 NAFTA-2,957 Drilling.
Schlumberger (Wkrs)............ Roswell, NM....... 02/22/1999 NAFTA-2,958 Oil.
Haggar Clothing--Weslaco (Co.). Weslaco, TX....... 03/02/1999 NAFTA-2,959 Men's pants and coats.
Keystone Powdered Metal (IUE).. St. Marys, PA..... 03/03/1999 NAFTA-2,960 Automotive and
powdered metal parts.
John Deere Consumer (Co.)...... Greer, SC......... 03/01/1999 NAFTA-2,961 Engines for lawn and
garden equipment.
Eaton Corporation (Co.)........ Hamilton, IN...... 03/04/1999 NAFTA-2,962 Valves, sensors,
actuation devices,
lock.
Dean Pickle and Specialty Croswell, MI...... 03/01/1999 NAFTA-2,963 Fresh cucumbers.
Products (Wkrs).
West Bend Company (The) (PACE). West Bend, WI..... 03/03/1999 NAFTA-2,964 Thermo plugs.
Bard Access Systems--CR Bard Salt Lake City, UT 02/04/1999 NAFTA-2,965 Medical device
(Co.). (catheters).
Galey and Lord Industries Eagle Pass, TX.... 03/02/1999 NAFTA-2,966 Cutting jeans.
(Wkrs).
Carolina Maid Products (Co.)... Granite Quarry, NC 03/05/1999 NAFTA-2,967 Ladies dresses.
Russell Core--Habersham Mills Habersham, GA..... 03/08/1999 NAFTA-2,968 Yarn.
(Wkrs).
General Electric (Co.)......... Morrison, IL...... 03/05/1999 NAFTA-2,969 Wall thermostats.
Ametek (IAM)................... Cambridge, OH..... 03/02/1999 NAFTA-2,970 Small electric motor.
North America Knitting (Co.)... Mansfield, OH..... 03/08/1999 NAFTA-2,9971 Knitted sweaters,
suits, dresses,
skirts.
Foremost Drill Systems (Wkrs).. Reno, NV.......... 03/04/1999 NAFTA-2,972 Mining tools.
JWA Diving--Soni Form (Co.).... El Cajon, CA...... 03/08/1999 NAFTA-2,973 Buoyancy compensators.
Tultex Corporation (Co.)....... Mayodan, NC....... 03/08/1999 NAFTA-2,974 Crewneck fleece
sweatshirts.
Illinois Glove (UNITE)......... Beardstown, IL.... 03/05/1999 NAFTA-2,975 Gloves.
Artcraft Industries--Simula Milwaukee, WI..... 03/10/1999 NAFTA-2,976 Aluminum frame.
(Wkrs).
Ansell Edmont (UNITE).......... Haynesville, LA... 03/01/1999 NAFTA-2,977 Vinyl gloves.
Puget Plastics (Co.)........... Tualatin, OR...... 03/10/1999 NAFTA-2,978 Plastic injection
parts.
Marui International Products El Paso, TX....... 03/10/1999 NAFTA-2,979 Automotive plastic
(Wkrs). covers.
Greenwood Mills--Lindale Lindale, GA....... 03/12/1999 NAFTA-2,980 Denim cloth.
Manufacturing (UNITE).
Advance Consultants (Wkrs)..... Midland, TX....... 03/11/1999 NAFTA-2,981 Oil well geological
service.
Timken Latrobe Steel (USWA).... Latrobe, PA....... 03/10/1999 NAFTA-2,982 Steel.
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Brow Jordan (USWA)............. Newport, AR....... 02/26/1999 NAFTA-2,983 Casual & outdoor patio
furniture.
North Power (Wkrs)............. Arcade, NY........ 03/09/1999 NAFTA-2,984 Alternators.
Continental Sprayers El Paso, TX....... 03/09/1999 NAFTA-2,985 Plastic sprayers.
International (Wkrs).
Startex Mill--Spartan Mill Spartanburg, SC... 03/09/1999 NAFTA-2,986 Cloth.
(Wkrs).
Fashion Enterprises (Wkrs)..... El Paso, TX....... 03/11/1999 NAFTA-2,987 Women's jackets,
suits, skirts &
slacks.
Columbia Controls and Panels Portland, OR...... 03/12/1999 NAFTA-2,988 Assembly of electrical
(Wkrs). control cabinets.
Torrington Company (The) (Co.). Watertown, CT..... 03/12/1999 NAFTA-2,989 Camshafts & tilt
steering column
shafts.
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