[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 202 (Wednesday, October 18, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62372-62374]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-26719]


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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 (P.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 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 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 P.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 October 30, 2000.
    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 October 30, 2000.
    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 11th day of October, 2000.
Linda G. Poole,
Acting Director, Division 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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Asarco (Wkrs)..................  East Helena, MT...   08/30/2000  NAFTA-4,122             Metal products.
Eastman Kodak (Co.)............  Rochester, NY.....   08/30/2000  NAFTA-4,123             Molding for single use
                                                                                           cameras.
Kirsch (UAW)...................  Sturgis, MI.......   08/09/2000  NAFTA-4,124             Drapery hardware.
Allegheny Ludlum (USWA)........  Washington, PA....   08/31/2000  NAFTA-4,125             Stainless steels.
Acer America (Co.).............  San Jose, CA......   08/28/2000  NAFTA-4,126             Computers.
Paramount Headwear (Co.).......  Dexter, MO........   08/28/2000  NAFTA-4,127             Straw headwear.
Fawn Industries (Co.)..........  Middlesex, NC.....   09/05/2000  NAFTA-4,128             Injection molded
                                                                                           plastic parts.
Imaging Technologies (Co.).....  Cookeville, TN....   08/28/2000  NAFTA-4,129             Ink jet systems.
Brown Wooten Mills (Co.).......  Mount Airy, NC....   08/14/2000  NAFTA-4,130             Socks.
Burlington Resources (Wkrs)....  Sidney, MT........   09/06/2000  NAFTA-4,131             Oil and gas.
Nova Bus (Co.).................  Roswell, NM.......   09/01/2000  NAFTA-4,132             Transit buses.
Marino Technologies (Co.)......  Opa Locka, FL.....   09/08/2000  NAFTA-4,133             Bulk bags.
Lebanite Corporation (Wkrs)....  Lebanon, OR.......   09/07/2000  NAFTA-4,134             Hardboard.
United States Leather (Co.)....  Conover, NC.......   09/08/2000  NAFTA-4,135             Leather.
Banta Healthcare Group (Wkrs)..  Eaton Park, FL....   09/08/2000  NAFTA-4,136             Sponges, dental and
                                                                                           medical.
Quality Veneer & Lumber--Hanel   Hood River, OR....   09/05/2000  NAFTA-4,137             Lumber.
 Lumber (Wkrs).
Delco Remy International (UAW).  Anderson, IN......   09/07/2000  NAFTA-4,138             Starters and
                                                                                           alternators.
Lear Corporation (UAW).........  Detroit, MI.......   08/07/2000  NAFTA-4,139             Form seat backs &
                                                                                           cushions.
Ultima Trim (Wkrs).............  Los Indios, TX....   09/06/2000  NAFTA-4,140             Leather seats.
Bru Mar (Wkrs).................  Allentown, PA.....   09/06/2000  NAFTA-4,141             Swimsuits.
Fawn Industrial (Co.)..........  Maryville, TN.....   09/11/2000  NAFTA-4,142             Injection molded
                                                                                           plastics parts.
Kezar Falls Woolen (Wkrs)......  Kezar Falls, ME...   09/11/2000  NAFTA-4,143             Wool blend cloth.
Gaffney Manufacturing (Co.)....  Spartanburg, SC...   09/08/2000  NAFTA-4,144             Ladies apparel.
Wolverine World Wide (Co.).....  Rockford, MI......   08/21/2000  NAFTA-4,145             Shoes.
AirBoss Polymer Products (IBS).  South Haven, MI...   09/11/2000  NAFTA-4,146             Molded rubber
                                                                                           products.
Paccar Kenworth (Wkrs).........  Seattle, WA.......   08/31/2000  NAFTA-4,147             Trucks.
Mead Products (PACE)...........  Kalamazoo, MI.....   09/05/2000  NAFTA-4,148             Paper.
Qwik Tool (Wkrs)...............  Lexington, KY.....   09/07/2000  NAFTA-4,149             Auto products.
Holcroft (Wkrs)................  Livonia, MI.......   08/17/2000  NAFTA-4,150             Heat treating
                                                                                           furnaces.
Equitable Production (Wkrs)....  Kingsport, TN.....   09/15/2000  NAFTA-4,151             Natural gas & oil.
Tyco Electronics (Co.).........  Boyne City, MI....   08/15/2000  NAFTA-4,152             Automative electrical
                                                                                           terminals.
General Binding (Wkrs).........  Aubun Hills, MI...   08/08/2000  NAFTA-4,153             Binders.
Renaissance Industries (USWA)..  DuBois, PA........   09/13/2000  NAFTA-4,154             Pipe thread
                                                                                           protectors.
Alstom Power (Co.).............  Kings Mountain, NC   09/14/2000  NAFTA-4,155             Heat recovery steam
                                                                                           generators.
Archer Daniels Midland (Wkrs)..  Helena, AR........   09/13/2000  NAFTA-4,156             Soybean.
Heinz Pet Products (Wkrs)......  El Paso, TX.......   09/11/2000  NAFTA-4,157             Jerky beef & hearty
                                                                                           bone dog food.
Thaw Corporation (Co.).........  Seattle, WA.......   09/13/2000  NAFTA-4,158             Garments & requipment.
Fujitsu Computer Products of     Hillsboro, OR.....   09/14/2000  NAFTA-4,159             Repair of hard disk
 America, (Co.).                                                                           drives.
Quality Veneer and Lumber (IAM)  Seattle, WA.......   09/19/2000  NAFTA-4,160             Lumber.

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Evy of California (Wkrs).......  Los Angeles, CA...   09/13/2000  NAFTA-4,161             Children's & infants
                                                                                           wear.
Potlatch (Wkrs)................  Pierce, ID........   09/18/2000  NAFTA-4,162             Wood products.
Lear Corporation (UAW).........  Traverse City, MI.   09/26/2000  NAFTA-4,163             Terminal block.
Avalon Payroll Group (Wkrs)....  New York, NY......   09/25/2000  NAFTA-4,164             Film, television &
                                                                                           commercial
                                                                                           production.
Sharp Manufacturing Co. of       Memphis, TN.......   09/22/2000  NAFTA-4,165             Television sets.
 America (IBEW).
Flowserve (USWA)...............  Phillipsburg, NJ..   09/20/2000  NAFTA-4,166             Engineered pumps.
Rosboro Lumber (Wkrs)..........  Springfield, OR...   09/18/2000  NAFTA-4,167             Lumber plywood.
Tyco Electronics (Co.).........  Romeoville, IL....   09/21/2000  NAFTA-4,168             Battery packs.
Hoh River Timber (WCIW)........  Omak, WA..........   09/21/2000  NAFTA-4,169             Wood panel products.
Tru Stitch Footwear (UFCW).....  Malone, NY........   09/07/2000  NAFTA-4,170             Rubber soled slippers.
Fruit of the Loom (Wkrs).......  Harlinger, TX.....   09/21/2000  NAFTA-4,171             Blue jeans.
Ametek Aerospace (IUE).........  Wilmington, MA....   09/19/2000  NAFTA-4,172             Aircraft.
Caitac Manufacturing (Co.).....  Bellingham, WA....   09/25/2000  NAFTA-4,173             Denim jeans.
UFE (Wkrs).....................  El Paso, TX.......   09/29/2000  NAFTA-4,174             Auto parts.
Jomac Wells Lamont Industry      Brunswick, MO.....   09/28/2000  NAFTA-4,175             Gloves.
 (Wkrs).
Potlatch (Wkrs)................  Lewiston, ID......   09/18/2000  NAFTA-4,176             Plywood products.
Derby Industries (Co.).........  Lexington, KY.....   09/06/2000  NAFTA-4,177             Laser printer.
Montgomery Hosiery Mill (Co.)..  Star, NC..........   09/26/2000  NAFTA-4,178             Hosiery.
GP Timber (Co.)................  Central Point, OR.   09/25/2000  NAFTA-4,179             Sawlogs.
Plum Creek Timber (Co.)........  Pablo, MT.........   09/26/2000  NAFTA-4,180             Lumber.
Ametek US Guage (IAMAW)........  Sellersville, PA..   09/28/2000  NAFTA-4,181             Hardware for guage.
Fleetwood Homes of Georgia       Douglas, GA.......   09/29/2000  NAFTA-4,182             Lumber.
 (Wkrs).
Paper, Calmenson (USWA)........  Bucyrus, OH.......   09/26/2000  NAFTA-4,183             Grader blades.
Mountaineer Precision Tool &     Waynesville, NC...   09/27/2000  NAFTA-4,184             Injection molds.
 Mold (Wkrs).
Liberty Precision Tool (Co.)...  Bassemer City, NC.   09/26/2000  NAFTA-4,185             Machine parts.
Excel Finishing (Wkrs).........  Old Fort, NC......   09/27/2000  NAFTA-4,186             Dying & finishing
                                                                                           cloth.
Metal Powder (Co.).............  Logan, OH.........   09/26/2000  NAFTA-4,187             Casting.
M. Fine and Sons (Wkrs)........  Loretto, TN.......   10/02/2000  NAFTA-4,188             Blue jeans.
Talon (Wkrs)...................  Commerce, CA......   09/29/2000  NAFTA-4,189             Metal zippers.
Chilton Toys (PACE)............  Seymour, WI.......   09/28/2000  NAFTA-4,190             Toys.
Cox Target Media Sales (Co.)...  Washington, NC....   10/02/2000  NAFTA-4,191             Carton & overwrapped
                                                                                           samples.
ADM Milling (IBT)..............  Milwaukee, WI.....   09/28/2000  NAFTA-4,192             Milling.
MHPG (Co.).....................  Whitinsville, MA..   09/29/2000  NAFTA-4,193             Printed t-shirts.
Wabash Automotive (Wkrs).......  Irving, TX........   09/29/2000  NAFTA-4,194             Slip ring.
Avery Dennison (Co.)...........  Crossville, TN....   10/05/2000  NAFTA-4,195             Writing instruments.
Swift Denim (Co.)..............  Erwin, NC.........   10/05/2000  NAFTA-4,196             Denim fabric.
General Electric (Wkrs)........  Erie, PR..........   10/03/2000  NAFTA-4,197             DC motor.
PPG Industries (USWA)..........  Springdale, PA....   10/04/2000  NAFTA-4,198             Coating's and resin.
United States Sugar (IAM)......  Clewiston, FK.....   09/19/2000  NAFTA-4,199             Sugar.
Crater Lake Potato Distributros  Kalmaths Falls, OR   10/03/2000  NAFTA-4,200             Package potatoes.
 (Wkrs).
Contract Apparel (Wkrs)........  El Paso, TX.......   10/09/2000  NAFTA-4,201             Pants, wool jackets,
                                                                                           blouses.
Samsonite (IBT)................  Tucson, AZ........   10/02/2000  NAFTA-4,202             Soft side luggage.
EPSG Pipay Services (Wkrs).....  Burbank, CA.......   10/02/2000  NAFTA-4,203             Film crew.
Supply One (Wkrs)..............  K-Falls, OR.......   09/26/2000  NAFTA-4,204             Lumber.
North Powder Lumber (Wkrs).....  North Powder, OR..   10/06/2000  NAFTA-4,205             Studs.
Williamette Industries (WCIW)..  Albany, OR........   10/03/2000  NAFTA-4,206             Mouldings.
United States Leather (UFCW)...  Omaha, NE.........   09/11/2000  NAFTA-4,207             Leather for auto
                                                                                           seathing.
Progress Lighting (Wkrs).......  Cowpens, SC.......   10/09/2000  NAFTA-4,208             Light fixtures.
Century II Staffing--Creighton,  Reidsville, NC....   10/06/2000  NAFTA-4,209             Military uniforms.
 Inc. (Wkrs).
Royal Oak Charcoal (Wkrs)......  Paris, AR.........   10/09/2000  NAFTA-4,210             Charcoal.
Tyco Electronics (Co.).........  Clinton Township,    10/04/2000  NAFTA-4,211             Auto wiring harness
                                  MI.
Bay Club Sportwear (Wkrs)......  Copiague, NY......   10/10/2000  NAFTA-4,212             Beachwear.
L and L Manufacturing (Wkrs)...  Los Angeles, CA...   09/30/2000  NAFTA-4,213             Women's & girl's
                                                                                           clothing.
Gadsden Machine and Roll (Wkrs)  Gadsden, LA.......   10/10/2000  NAFTA-4,214             Steel production
                                                                                           equipment.
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