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formaldehyde. Employers are required

to make available medical exams to

employees who are or may be exposed

to formaldehyde at or above the action

level (0.5 parts per million calculated as

an eight hour time-weighted average), or

exceeding the short term exposure limit

(two parts formaldehyde per million

parts per air). Exposure monitoring and

medical records are to be retained for

prescribed amounts of time, and under

certain circumstances such records may

be transferred to the National Institute

for Occupational Safety and Health.

Employers are also required to

communicate the hazards associated

with exposure to formaldehyde through

signs, labels, material safety data sheets,

and training.

Agency: Occupational Safety and

Health Administration.

Title: Construction Fall Protection

Plans and Records (29 CFR 1926.502

and 1926.503).

OMB Number: 1218–0197 (extension).

Frequency: On occasion.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.

Number of Respondents: 6,000 (sites

of net installation certification); 100,000

(sites using fall protection plan); and 4

million (workers trained).

Estimated Time Per Respondent: 5

minutes (safety net certification

records); 1 hour 5 minutes (fall

protection plan); 5 minutes (training

certification records).

Total Burden Hours: 767,246.

Total annualized capital/startup

costs: 0.

Total annual costs (operating/

maintaining systems or purchasing

services): 0.

Description: The construction

standard for fall protection allows

employers to develop alternative

procedures to the use of conventional

fall protection systems when the

systems are infeasible or create a greater

hazard. The alternative procedures

(plan) must be written. Also, employers

who use safety net systems may certify

that the installation meets the standard’s

criteria in lieu of performing a drop-test

on the net. In addition, employers are

required to prepare training certification

records for their employees. The plan

and certification records ensure that

employers comply with the

requirements to protect workers from

falls,which account for the largest

number of fatalities among construction

workers.

Agency: Occupational Safety and

Health Administration.

Title: Forging Machines (29 CFR

1920.218(a)(2)(I) and (ii))—Inspection

Certifications.

OMB Number: 1210-0 new (formerly

1218–1210) (extension).

Frequency: Bi-weekly.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Federal Government; State, Local

or Tribal Government.

Number of Respondents: 27,700.

Estimated Time Per Respondent: 10

Minutes.

Total Burden Hours: 244,868.

Total annualized capital/startup

costs: 0

Total annual costs (operating/

maintaining systems or purchasing

services): 0.

Description: The inspection

certifications required by 29 CFR

1910.218(a)(2)(I) and (ii) are necessary

to assure compliance with the

requirements for forging machines They

are intended to assure that the forging

machines have periodic and regular

maintenance checks and that guards and

point of operation protection devices

have scheduled and record inspections.

Agency: Occupational Safety and

Health Administration.

Title: Aboveground Tank Venting

Devices (29 CFR 1910.106(b)(v)(I) and

29 CFR 1926.152(I)(2)(v)(I)—Withdrawal

of Paperwork for Manufacturer’s

Certification of Test.

OMB Number: 1218-0 new (formerly

1218–0210) (withdrawal).

Frequency: On occasion.

Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Federal Government; State, Local

or Tribal Government.

Number of Respondents: 0.

Estimated Time Per Respondent: 0.

Total Burden Hours: 0.

Total annualized capital/startup

costs: 0

Total annual costs (operating/

maintaining systems or purchasing

services): 0.

Description: The requirements for the

testing of venting devices on

aboveground flammable and

combustible liquid tanks are found at 29

CFR 1910.106(b)(2)(v)(I) and 29 CFR

1926.152(I)(2)(v)(I). The requirements

are for a one-time test of the flow

capacity of each type and size of tank

venting devices 12 inches or smaller in

nominal pipe size installed on

aboveground tanks. 29 CFR

1910.106(b)(2)(v)(I) and 29 CFR

1926.152(I)(2)(v)(I) are two of 33

provisions currently contained in the

paperwork package entitled

‘‘Certification Records for Tests,

Inspections, Maintenance Checks and

Training (OMB Control Number 1218–

0210); however, OSHA has determined

that there are no collections of

information required by these

provisions. These provisions contain no

explicit requirements for the collection

of information regarding that testing.

Theresa M. O’Malley,

Departmental Clearance Officer.

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BILLING CODE 4510–26–M

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training

Administration

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 September, 1997.

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,

(2) That sales or production, or both,

of the firm or subdivision 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.

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–33,694; Gasbane Products, Inc.,

Dubois, PA

TA–W–33,742; Dana Corp., Spicer

Trailer Products, Berwick, PA

TA–W–33,728; Rayloc, Inc., Atlanta, GA

TA–W–33,491; Coats American,

Rossville Plant, Rossville, GA

TA–W–33,353; TechnoTrim,

Incorporated, Greencastle, IN

In the following cases, the

investigation revealed that the criteria

for eligibility have not been met for the

reasons specified.
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TA–W–33,746; Pathmark Stores, Inc.,

Store #548, Allentown, PA

TA–W–33,711; Amax Apparel Co., El

Paso, TX

The workers firm does not produce an

article as required for certification under

Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.

TA–W–33,576; Microenergy, Inc.,

Memphis, MO

The investigation revealed that

criteria (2) has not been met. Sales or

production did not decline during the

relevant period as required for

certification.

TA–W–33,628; Ametek, U.S. Gauge Div.,

Sellerville, PA

The investigation revealed that

criteria (1) and criteria (2) have not been

met. A significant number or proportion

of the workers did not become totally or

partially separated as required for

certification. Sales or production did

not decline during the relevant period

as required for certification.

TA–W–33,696; Cooper Slide Sales, Inc.,

Genesee, PA

TA–W–33,727; CMS Nomeco Oil and

Gas Co., Jackson, MI

TA–W–33,741; Bel/Kaukauna USA, Inc.,

Leitchfield, KY

Increased imports did not contribute

importantly to worker separations at the

firm.

Affirmative Determinations for Worker

Adjustment Assistance

The following certifications have been

issued; the date following the company

name & location for each determination

references the impact date for all

workers for such determination.

TA–W–33,673; Lawson Mardon

Wheaton, Inc., Easton, MD: June 1,

1996.

TA–W–33,763; SL Auburn, Inc., Auburn,

NY: August 15, 1996.

TA–W–33,590; Maine Shoe, Inc.,

Lewiston, ME: June 6, 1996.

TA–W–33,646; Stanley Door Systems,

Div. of Stanley Works, Troy, MI:

June 13, 1996.

TA–W–33,667; August Embroideries,

Fairview, NJ: June 25, 1996.

TA–W–33,738; Diamond Multimedia

Communications Div., Albany, OR:

August 4, 1996.

TA–W–33,662; Batesville

Manufacturing, Clarkesville, GA:

July 1, 1996.

TA–W–33,500; Trendline Home

Fashions, Inc., Miami, FL: May 5,

1996.

TA–W–33,710; Innovative Acquisition

Corp., D/B/A Innovative Textile,

New York, NY: July 23, 1996.

TA–W–33,687; Bend Manufacturing Co.,

Inc., Bend, OR: July 15, 1996.

TA–W–33,701; J.B.J. Fabrics, Inc., New

York, NY: July 22, 1996.

TA–W–33,494 & TA–W–33,495;

Wearever Shirt Co., Inc, New York,

NY and Freeburg, PA: May 7, 1996.

TA–W–33,745; Pro-Tech Respirators,

Inc., Div., of Bacon USA, Buchanon,

MI: August 5, 1996.

TA–W–33,620; Allegiance Healthcare,

Inc., Riverside, CA: and Temporary

Workers of VIP Temporary Services,

Ontario, CA: June 16, 1996.

TA–W–33,670; Kimberly Clark Corp.,

Winslow Plant, Winslow, ME: June

23, 1996.

TA–W–33,626; Plews/Edelman

Lubrimatic Div. of Stant Corp.,

Spencer, IA: June 23, 1996

TA–W–33,691; Cosco, Inc., Bremen, GA:

July 16, 1996.

TA–W–33,704; Elberton Manufacturing,

Elberton, GA: July 23, 1996.

TA–W–33,651; BASF Corp., Holyoke,

MA: June 25, 1996.

TA–W–33,698; Eveready Battery Co.,

Inc., Fremont, OH: July 24, 1996.

TA–W–33,767; Fruit of the Loom, Martin

Mills, Inc., St. Martinville, LA; &

Operating at the Following

Locations: A; Abbeville Mills, Div of

Martin Mills, Inc., Abbeville, LA, B;

Port Barre Mills Div of Martin Mills,

Inc., Port Barre, LA, C; Fruit of The

Loom Texas, Inc, Harlingen, TX, D;

Fruite of The Loom, Jamestown, KY

and E; Fruit of The Loom, Sherman,

MS: August 14, 1996.

Also, pursuant to Title V of the North

American Free Trade Agreement

Implementation Act (P.L. 103–182)

concerning transitional adjustment

assistance hereinafter called (NAFTA–

TAA) and in accordance with Section

250(a) Subchapter 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 September,

1997.

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—

(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 in 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.

NAFTA–TAA–01749; Glades H & P,

Belle Glade, FL

NAFTA–TAA–01716; Domi AGR, Inc.,

(Workers Leased to Untied States

Sugar Corp), Clewiston, FL

NAFTA–TAA–01710; Black Gold Farms,

Inc., Belle Glade, FL

NAFTA–TAA–01837; Varity Dayton

Walther, Portsmouth, OH

NAFTA–TAA–01829; Gasbarre

Products, Inc., DubBois, PA

NAFTA–TAA–01866; Dana Corp.,

Spicer Trailer Products, Berwick,

PA

NAFTA–TAA–01645; Coats American

Rossville Plant, Rossville, GA

NAFTA–TAA–01853; Rayloc, Inc.,

Atlanta, GA

NAFTA–TAA–01745; Morrison Farms,

Inc., McAlpin, FL

NAFTA–TAA–01725; Trendline Home

Fashions, Inc., Miami, FL

NAFTA–TAA–01840; Brandon Apparel

Group, Inc., Columbus, WI

NAFTA–TAA–01863; U.S. Can Co.,

Racine, WI

NAFTA–TAA–01871; Hasser

Enterprises, Inc., Lafayette, IN

NAFTA–TAA–01773; Fresh Picks

Farms, Inc., Princeton, FL

NAFTA–TAA–01712; Osceola Farms,

Pahokee, FL

NAFTA–TAA–01648; Honeywell, Inc.,

Arlington Heights Operation,

Arlington Heights, IL

NAFTA–TAA–01736; Okeelanta Corp.,

Palm Beach, FL

In the following cases, the

investigation revealed that the criteria

for eligibility have not been met for the

reasons specified.

NAFTA–TAA–01880; Amex Apparel

Co., El Paso, TX

NAFTA–TAA–01847; Northwest

Agricultural Cooperative
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Association, Inc., Finished Fleet

Div., Ontario, OR

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.

NAFTA–TAA–01816; United Steering

System, Inc., Grabill, IN

The investigation revealed that

criteria (1) has not been met. A

significant number or proportion of the

workers in such workers’ firm or an

appropriate subdivision (including

workers in any agricultural firm or

appropriate subdivision) have not

become totally or partially separated

from employment.

NAFTA–TAA–01703; Microenergy, Inc.,

Memphis, MO

The investigation revealed that

criteria (2) has not been met. Sales or

production or both did not decline

during the relevant period for

certification.

Affirmative Determinations NAFTA–

TAA

The following certifications have been

issued; the date following the company

name & location for each determination

references the impact date for all

workers for such determinations.

NAFTA–TAA–01833; Port Clyde

Canning Co., Rockland, ME: July 17,

1996.

NAFTA–TAA–01848; Greco

Manufacturing, Inc., Puyallup, WA:

July 21, 1996.

NAFTA–TAA–01806; Scotch Maid, Inc.,

Sara Lee Bodywear, Allentown, PA:

July 1, 1996.

NAFTA–TAA–01822: Bausch and Lomb,

Frame Center, Rochester, NY: July

9, 1996.

NAFTA–TAA–01843; Eveready Battery

Co., Inc., Fremont, OH: July 8, 1996.

NAFTA–TAA–01889; Shure Electronics,

Douglas, AZ: August 22, 1996.

NAFTA–TAA–01886; SL Auburn, Inc.,

Auburn, NY: August 15, 1996.

NAFTA–TAA–01827; Bend

Manufacturing Co., Inc., Bend, OR:

July 15, 1996.

NAFTA–TAA–01890; Noma Appliance

and Electronics, Nogales, AZ:

August 13, 1996.

NAFTA–TAA–01860; Diamond

Multimedia, Communications Div.,

Albany OR: August 4, 1996.

NAFTA–TAA–01777; Stanley Door

Systems, Div. of Stanley Works,

Troy, MI: June 18, 1996.

NAFTA–TAA–01802; Batesville

Manufacturing, Clarkesville, GA:

July 1, 1996.

NAFTA–TAA–01744; Lear Corp., Fair

Haven Plant, Fair Haven, MI: June

12, 1996.

NAFTA–TAA–01850; Stuffed Shirt, Inc.,

Slidell, LA: July 24, 1996.

NAFTA–TAA–01851; Alliant

Techsystems, Inc., Radford Army

Ammunition Plant, Radford, VA:

June 23, 1996.

NAFTA–TAA–01780; Arkady Industries,

Inc., Malern, AR: June 20, 1996.

NAFTA–TAA–01893; Conaway-Winter,

Inc., Compo Shoes Div., Birch Tree,

MO: August 17, 1996.

NAFTA–TAA–01601; Desert Clearners,

Inc., El Paso, TX: March 26, 1996.

NAFTA–TAA–01771; Zenith Goldline

Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Fort

Lauderdale, FL: May 27,1996.

I hereby certify that the

aforementioned determinations were

issued during the month of September,

1997. Copies of these determinations are

available for inspection in Room C–

4318, U.S. Department of Labor, 200

Constitution Avenue, N.W.,

Washington, D.C. 20210 during normal

business hours or will be mailed to

persons who write to the above address.

Dated: September 18, 1997.

Grant D. Beale,

Acting Director, Office of Trade Adjustment

Assistance.

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BILLING CODE 4510–30–M

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training

Administration

Investigations Regarding Certifications

of Eligibility To Apply for Worker

Adjustment Assistance

Petitions have been filed with the

Secretary of Labor under Section 221 (a)

of the Trade Act of 1974 (‘‘the Act’’) and

are identified in the Appendix to this

notice. Upon receipt of these petitions,

the Acting Director of the Office of

Trade Adjustment Assistance,

Employment and Training

Administration, has instituted

investigations pursuant to Section 221

(a) of the Act.

The purpose of each of the

investigations is to determined whether

the workers are eligible to apply for

adjustment assistance under Title II,

Chapter 2, of the Act. The investigations

will further relate, as appropriate, to the

determination of the date on which total

or partial separations began or

threatened to begin and the subdivision

of the firm involved.

The petitioner or any other persons

showing a substantial interest in the

subject matter of the investigations may

request a public hearing, provided such

request is filed in writing with the

Acting Director, Office of Trade

Adjustment Assistance, at the address

show below, not later than October 10,

1997.

Interested persons are invited to

submit written comments regarding the

subject matter of the investigations to

the Acting Director, Office of Trade

Adjustment Assistance, at the address

show below, not later than October 10,

1997.

The petitions filed in this case are

available for inspection at the Office of

the Acting Director, Office of Trade

Adjustment Assistance, Employment

and Training Administration, U.S.

Department of Labor, 200 Constitution

Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210.

Signed at Washington, DC, this 15th day of

September, 1997.

Grant D. Beale,

Acting Director, Office of Trade Adjustment

Assistance.

APPENDIX—PETITIONS INSTITUTED ON 09/15/97

TA–W Subject firm (petitioners) Location Date of

petition Product(s)

33,815 ...... Amity Dying and Finishing (UNITE) ...................... Augusta, GA .......... 09/02/97 Dyeing and Finishing of Greige Goods.

33,816 ...... Seymour Housewares (Wkrs) ............................... Mooresville, NY ..... 08/28/97 Sorts and Hold Laundry Housewares.

33,817 ...... Amex Manufacturing (Co.) .................................... El Paso, TX ........... 08/18/97 Sew Curtains and Baby Products.

33,818 ...... Sew More, Inc (Co.) .............................................. Albemarle, NC ....... 08/25/97 T-shirts.

33,819 ...... Collegiate Sportswear (Wkrs) ................................ Kingston, TN .......... 08/27/87 NBA & NFL Replica Jerseys.

33,820 ...... Fisher Rosemount Petro. (Co.) ............................. Statesboro, GA ...... 08/20/97 Magnetic Flow Meters.

33,821 ...... Universal Friction (Co.) .......................................... Manheim, PA ......... 09/03/97 Clutch Facings & Brake Linings.