[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 214 (Wednesday, November 5, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59890-59892]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-29224]


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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 received, the Acting 
Director of the Office Trade Adjustment Assistance (OTAA), Employment 
and Training Administration (ETA), Department of Labor (DOL), announced 
the filing of the petition and takes actions 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 of 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, D.C. provided such request is filed in 
writing with the Acting Director of OTAA not later than November 17, 
1997.
    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 November 17, 1997.
    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, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20210.

    Signed at Washington, DC, this 24th day of October, 1997.
Grant D. Beale,
Acting Director, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.

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                                                                                     Date                                                               
                                                                                   received                                                             
             Subject firm                               Location                      at              Petition No.                Articles produced     
                                                                                  Governor's                                                            
                                                                                    office                                                              
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Frolic Footwear (Wkrs)...............  Jonesboro, AR............................    08/22/97  NAFTA-1,898                   Footwear.                   
Remington Apparel (Co.)..............  Graham, TX...............................    08/27/97  NAFTA-1,899                   Men's neckwear.             
Perfect Circle--Sealed Power Division  Rochester, IN............................    08/11/97  NAFTA-1,900                   Cylinder liners (piston     
 (UAW).                                                                                                                      sleeves).                  
Ergodyne Corporation (Wkrs)..........  Pence, WI................................    08/27/97  NAFTA-1,901                   Gloves, tennis elbows and   
                                                                                                                             wrist braces.              
General Electric (IUE)...............  Ft. Wayne, IN............................    08/25/97  NAFTA-1,902                   Motors, battery track,      
                                                                                                                             transformer.               
Bassett Walker (Co.).................  North Wilkesboro, NC.....................    08/26/97  NAFTA-1,903                   T-shirts, sweatsuite.       
Thomson Consumer Electronics (IBEW)..  St. Bloomington, IN......................    08/11/97  NAFTA-1,904                   Television assembly.        
Thomas and Betts (Wkrs)..............  Sanford, ME..............................    08/26/97  NAFTA-1,905                   Terminal blocks and plastic 
                                                                                                                             molds.                     
Prewash and Pressing Services (Co.)..  El Paso, TX..............................    09/02/97  NAFTA-1,906                   Prewash, stone wash and     
                                                                                                                             press jeans.               
Dana Design Limited (Co.)............  Bozeman, MT..............................    09/02/97  NAFTA-1,907                   Backpacks.                  
Dana Design Limited (Co.)............  Livingston, MT...........................    09/02/97  NAFTA-1,907                   Backpacks.                  
Dana Design Limited (Co.)............  Lewistown, MT............................    09/02/97  NAFTA-1,907                   Backpacks.                  
Dana Design Limited (Co.)............  Belgrade, MT.............................    09/02/97  NAFTA-1,907                   Backpacks.                  
Malone Manufacturing (Wkrs)..........  Malone, NY...............................    09/03/97  NAFTA-1,908                   T-shirts and sweat pants.   
Union City Body (UAW)................  Union City, IN...........................    09/03/97  NAFTA-1,909                   Delivery vans.              
Heinz Bakery Products (BCTW).........  Buffalo, NY..............................    09/03/97  NAFTA-1,910                   Frozen unbaked sweet goods. 
Dorn Textiles (Wkrs).................  New York, NY.............................    09/03/97  NAFTA-1,911                   Woven fabric.               
Collegiate Sportswear (Wkrs).........  Kingston, TN.............................    09/03/97  NAFTA-1,912                   Sports jerseys.             
Fisher Rosemount Petroleum (Co.).....  Statesboro, GA...........................    09/04/97  NAFTA-1,913                   Magnetic flow meters.       

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Forsyth Sales (Co.)..................  Greensboro, NC...........................    09/05/97  NAFTA-1,914                   Supplied and repaired sewing
                                                                                                                             machines.                  
Whisper Soft Mills (Wkrs)............  Wallace, NC..............................    09/04/97  NAFTA-1,915                   Sheet sets, wall borders,   
                                                                                                                             tablecloths.               
Irwin Manufacturing (Co.)............  Alma, GA.................................    09/05/97  NAFTA-1,916                   Infant bedding.             
Seymour Housewares (Wkrs)............  Mooresville, NC..........................    09/05/97  NAFTA-1,917                   Laundry sorters, ironing    
                                                                                                                             board covers.              
Elkin Valley Apparel (Wkrs)..........  Elkins, NC...............................    09/15/97  NAFTA-1,918                   Ladies sportswear.          
Applied Molded Products (UBC)........  Watertown, WI............................    09/09/97  NAFTA-1,919                   Fiberglass reinforced       
                                                                                                                             plastics.                  
Hillsboro Glass (GMP)................  Hillsboro, IL............................    09/05/97  NAFTA-1,920                   Amber glass bottles.        
Kimberly Clark (UPIU)................  Oconto Falls, WI.........................    07/09/97  NAFTA-1,921                   Pulp.                       
Solomon Company (The) (Co.)..........  Leeds, AL................................    09/11/97  NAFTA-1,922                   Men's dress slacks.         
Sew More (Wkrs)......................  Albemarle, NC............................    09/05/97  NAFTA-1,923                   T-shirts, sweatshirts.      
Echo Bay Management (Wkrs)...........  Englewood, CO............................    09/17/97  NAFTA-1,924                   Administrative duties       
                                                                                                                             supporting mining.         
Nukote International (Wkrs)..........  Franklin, TN.............................    09/17/97  NAFTA-1,925                   Ink ribbon & ink jet        
                                                                                                                             cartridges.                
General Electric Company (Wkrs)......  Salem, VA................................    09/18/97  NAFTA-1,926                   Material handling           
                                                                                                                             production.                
Dana Corporation (Wkrs)..............  Reading, PA..............................    09/19/97  NAFTA-1,927                   Truck side rails, Ford pick-
                                                                                                                             up frames.                 
Lummi Casino (Wkrs)..................  Bellingham, WA...........................    09/10/97  NAFTA-1,928                   Gambling services.          
Trutom (US) Limited (Wkrs)...........  Albany, NY...............................    09/15/97  NAFTA-1,929                   Specialized testing service.
Anvil Knitwear (Wkrs)................  Gibson, NC...............................    09/12/97  NAFTA-1,930                   T-shirts and tanktops.      
Stanley Works (The) (USWA)...........  York, PA.................................    09/17/97  NAFTA-1,931                   Hand saws, hacks saws, hand 
                                                                                                                             tools.                     
Trans World Airlines (IAMAW).........  Kansas City, MO..........................    09/22/97  NAFTA-1,932                   Repair and maintenance on   
                                                                                                                             aircraft.                  
CAE Screenplates (Co.)...............  Glens Falls, NY..........................    09/22/97  NAFTA-1,933                   Stainless steel screen      
                                                                                                                             plates.                    
Great American Products (Wkrs).......  Broadview, IL............................    09/22/97  NAFTA-1,934                   Belt buckles.               
Jansport (Wkrs)......................  Burlington, WA...........................    09/23/97  NAFTA-1,935                   Sporting goods.             
Ace Metal Fabricators (IBT)..........  Bronx, NY................................    09/22/97  NAFTA-1,936                   Alarm doors, brackets to    
                                                                                                                             hold motors.               
Sweetheart Cup (IBEW)................  Springfield, MO..........................    09/24/97  NAFTA-1,937                   Paper Cups.                 
Sweetheart Cup (IBEW)................  Riverside, CA............................    09/24/97  NAFTA-1,937                   Paper cups.                 
California Curves (Wkrs).............  Temecula, CA.............................    09/29/97  NAFTA-1,939                   Wooden Cabinets.            
Cabot Oil and Gas (Co.)..............  Carlton, PA..............................    09/29/97  NAFTA-1,939                   Oil and gas.                
Elf Atochem North America (ICWU).....  Tacoma, WA...............................    09/29/97  NAFTA-1,940                   Industrial chemicals (sodium
                                                                                                                             chlorate).                 
 F.W. Woolworth (Wkrs)...............  Berwyn, IL...............................    09/30/97  NAFTA-1,941                   Retail business.            
General Motors (UAW).................  Danville, IL.............................    09/30/97  NAFTA-1,942                   Castings.                   
IDE Interstate (Wkrs)................  Jamaica, NY..............................    10/03/97  NAFTA-1,943                   Genevic.                    
Fleetwood Metals Industries (USWA)...  Tecumseh, MI.............................    09/30/97  NAFTA-1,944                   Metal stamping.             
Simpson Industries (IAM).............  Jackson, MI..............................    09/24/97  NAFTA-1,945                   Automotive components, brake
                                                                                                                             drums, etc.                
Braden Manufacturing (Wkrs)..........  Ft. Smith, AR............................    10/04/97  NAFTA-1,946                   Gas turbine.                
Simpson Industries (Co.).............  Gladwin, MI..............................     9/22/97  NAFTA-1,947                   Isolators and dampers.      
Texas Instruments (Wkrs).............  Central Lake, MI.........................    10/02/97  NAFTA-1,948                   Thermal overlad devices.    
Almark Mills (Co.)...................  Dawson, GA...............................    10/03/97  NAFTA-1,949                   T-shirts, boxers, shorts.   
Fiskars (Wkrs).......................  Fergus Falls, MN.........................    10/06/97  NAFTA-1,950                   Surge protection products.  
Wolverine World Wide (Wkrs)..........  Kirksville, MO...........................    10/07/97  NAFTA-1,951                   Men's & women's work boots &
                                                                                                                             shoes.                     
JLG Industries (Wkrs)................  McConnellsburg, PA.......................    10/06/97  NAFTA-1,952                   Harnesses.                  
General Binding (Co.)................  Sparks, NV...............................    10/03/97  NAFTA-1,953                   Bates rotary, flat files.   
Taylor Togs (Co.)....................  Micaville, NC............................    10/07/97  NAFTA-1,954                   Cut, sew and finishing of   
                                                                                                                             bottoms.                   
Best Manufacturing (Co.).............  Salisbury, NC............................    10/07/97  NAFTA-1,955                   Tee shirts and sweatshirts. 
Stroh Brewery (IAM)..................  St. Paul, MN.............................    10/08/97  NAFTA-1,956                   Beer and beverages.         
Lees Manufacturing (Co.).............  Cannon Falls, MN.........................    10/09/97  NAFTA-1,957                   Children's sleepwear and    
                                                                                                                             sportswear.                
Oregon Woodworking (Co.).............  Bend, OR.................................    10/08/97  NAFTA-1,958                   Door jambs.                 
Bourns (Wkrs)........................  Riverside, CA............................    10/01/97  NAFTA-1,959                   Electronic assemblies.      
Loralie Originials (Wkrs)............  Redding, CA..............................    09/25/97  NAFTA-1,960                   Bridal, prom and formal     
                                                                                                                             ladies wear.               
DQ Investment Corporation (Co.)......  San Diego, CA............................    10/01/97  NAFTA-1,961                   Data base information.      
Basler Electric (Wkrs)...............  Corning, AR..............................    10/09/97  NAFTA-1,962                   Class II transformer.       
Apparel Brands (Co.).................  Wrightsville, GA.........................    10/10/97  NAFTA-1,963                   Men's and ladies uniform    
                                                                                                                             pants & shorts.            
Payless Cashways (Wkrs)..............  Wichita Falls, TX........................    10/08/97  NAFTA-1,964                   Retail sales of building    
                                                                                                                             materials.                 
Robinson (Wkrs)......................  Parsons, TN..............................    10/13/97  NAFTA-1,965                   Sportswear.                 
Hamburg Shirt--Bernstein and Sons      Hamburg, AR..............................    10/08/97  NAFTA-1,966                   Knit and woven shirts.      
 (Co.).                                                                                                                                                 
University Energy (Wkrs).............  San Diego, CA............................    10/10/97  NAFTA-1,967                   Hydro electric power.       
Frolic Footwear (Wkrs)...............  Walnut Ridge, AR.........................    10/13/97  NAFTA-1,968                   Footwear.                   
Timberline Lumber (Wkrs).............  Kalispell, MT............................    10/02/97  NAFTA-1,969                   Studs.                      
Tru Stitch Footwear (UFCW)...........  Malone, NY...............................    10/14/97  NAFTA-1,970                   Soft moccasin and boot style
                                                                                                                             slippers.                  
Reef Gear (Wkrs).....................  Marine City, MI..........................    10/14/97  NAFTA-1,971                   Output and input gear.      
Fedco Automotive Components (Wkrs)...  Buffalo, NY..............................    10/15/97  NAFTA-1,972                   Car heaters, heater cores.  
Oneita Industries (Co.)..............  Fayette, AL..............................    10/16/97  NAFTA-1,973                   T-Shirts.                   
Dana Corporation (USWA)..............  Reading, PA..............................    10/08/97  NAFTA-1,974                   Truck frame.                
Lehigh Furniture (Co.)...............  Marianna, FL.............................    10/16/97  NAFTA-1,975                   Wooden bedroom furniture.   
International Paper (UPIU)...........  Erie, PA.................................    10/17/97  NAFTA-1,976                   Paper products.             

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Rockwell Automation (IUE)............  Ashtabula, OH............................    10/21/97  NAFTA-1,977                   AC electric motors.         
Bonita Packing (Wkrs)................  Bonita Spring, FL........................    10/21/97  NAFTA-1,978                   Tomatoes.                   
Kysor Michigan Fleet--Scott (UAW)....  Scottsburg, IN...........................    10/21/97  NAFTA-1,979                   Auxiliary fuel tanks.       
Woodgrain Millwork (Wkrs)............  Lakeview, OR.............................    10/20/97  NAFTA-1,980                   Moulding.                   
Carolyn of Virginia (Co.)............  Bristol, VA..............................    10/20/97  NAFTA-1,981                   Women's clothing.           
Ellen B. Sport (Co.).................  Whitehall, I:............................    10/17/97  NAFTA-1,982                   Nightwear and dresses.      
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[FR Doc. 97-29224 Filed 11-4-97; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-30-M