[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 87 (Wednesday, May 6, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25092-25093]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-12028]



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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 Acting Director of the 
Office Trade Adjustment Assistance (OTAA), Employment and Training 
Administration (ETA), Department of Labor (DOL), announces 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 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 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 May 16, 1998.
    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 May 16, 1998.
    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, D.C. this 22nd day of April, 1998.
Grant D. Beale,
Acting Director, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.

Appendix

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                                                                Date                                            
                                                            received at                             Articles    
         Subject firm                    Location            Governor's     Petition number         produced    
                                                               office                                           
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Babcock and Wilcox (BBF)......  Paris, TX.................   03/27/1998  NAFTA-2,277..........  boiler          
                                                                                                 components.    
Superior Pants (Co.)..........  Athens, GA................   03/23/1998  NAFTA-2,278..........  formalwear      
                                                                                                 pants.         
Hit Apparel (Wkrs)............  Athens, GA................   03/18/1998  NAFTA-2,279..........  cutting and     
                                                                                                 sewing         
                                                                                                 sportswear.    
Denise Lingerie (UNITE).......  Johnson City, TN..........   03/25/1998  NAFTA-2,280..........  sportswear,     
                                                                                                 jogging suits, 
                                                                                                 pants, tops.   
Collins Products (IAMAW)......  Klamath Falls, OR.........   03/25/1998  NAFTA-2,281..........  plywood,        
                                                                                                 particle board 
                                                                                                 and hardboard. 
Georgia Pacific (IBU).........  Eugene, OR................   03/26/1998  NAFTA-2,282..........  softwood        
                                                                                                 dimension      
                                                                                                 lumber.        
Dana Corporation (BBF)........  Marion, OH................   03/20/1998  NAFTA-2,283..........  truck axles.    
IBP (Wkrs)....................  Luverne, MN...............   03/26/1998  NAFTA-2,284..........  beef processing 
                                                                                                 plant.         
Delta Woodside Industrial       Wallace, NC...............   03/25/1998  NAFTA-2,285..........  knit fabrics.   
 (Co.).                                                                                                         
Lane Plywood (Wkrs)...........  Portland, OR..............   03/27/1998  NAFTA-2,286..........  BC milmeter.    
Heritage Hills (Co.)..........  Tustin, CA................   03/25/1998  NAFTA-2,287..........  television      
                                                                                                 cabinets.      
Chic by H.I.S. (Wkrs).........  Monticello, KY............   03/27/1998  NAFTA-2,288..........  jeans and casual
                                                                                                 pants.         
Weyerhaeuser (Wkrs)...........  Alameda, CA...............   03/30/1998  NAFTA-2,289..........  container board.
Golden City Hosiery Mill        Villa Rica, GA............   03/30/1998  NAFTA-2,290..........  socks.          
 (Wkrs).                                                                                                        
Crown Pacific (Wkrs)..........  Gilchrist, OR.............   03/26/1998  NAFTA-2,291..........  timber products.
Caliber Logistics (Wkrs)......  Vancouver, WA.............   03/25/1998  NAFTA-2,292..........  ink jet printers
                                                                                                 & circuit      
                                                                                                 boards.        
Jostens (Wkrs)................  Attleboro, MA.............   03/26/1998  NAFTA-2,293..........  high school     
                                                                                                 class rings.   
Gent J (UNITE)................  Plymouth, PA..............   03/31/1998  NAFTA-2,294..........  ladies' blazers/
                                                                                                 jackets &      
                                                                                                 sportswear.    
Alcoa Fujikura (Co.)..........  Del Rio, TX...............   03/31/1998  NAFTA-2,295..........  electrical      
                                                                                                 junction boxes 
                                                                                                 for automobile.
Dale Electronics (Co.)........  Yankton, SD...............   03/27/1998  NAFTA-2,296..........  electronic      
                                                                                                 components.    
Russell-Newman (Co.)..........  Cisco, TX.................   03/31/1998  NAFTA-2,297..........  ladies          
                                                                                                 sleepwear,     
                                                                                                 underwear and  
                                                                                                 robes.         
Superior Design (Wkrs)........  Liverpool, NY.............   03/30/1998  NAFTA-2,298..........  piece parts and 
                                                                                                 assembly       
                                                                                                 drawings.      
Richfield Apparel (Wkrs)......  Richfield, PA.............   03/31/1998  NAFTA-2,299..........  garments.       
Action West (Wkrs)............  El Paso, TX...............   03/31/1998  NAFTA-2,300..........  sportswear      
                                                                                                 pants.         
Boeing Company (The) (Co.)....  Mesa, AZ..................   04/03/1998  NAFTA-2,301..........  commercial light
                                                                                                 helicopters.   
V.F. Corporation--Red Kap       Nashville, TN.............   04/02/1998  NAFTA-2,302..........  workshirts &    
 Industries (Wkrs).                                                                              coveralls      
                                                                                                 (uniform       
                                                                                                 apparel).      
General Dynamics Defense        Pittsfield, MA............   03/31/1998  NAFTA-2,303..........  transmissions.  
 Systems (IUE).                                                                                                 
Metex (Co.)...................  Edison, NJ................   03/24/1998  NAFTA-2,304..........  seals for       
                                                                                                 exhaust        
                                                                                                 systems.       
Penn Traffic (Wkrs)...........  Scranton, PA..............   04/01/1998  NAFTA-2,305..........  warehouse and   
                                                                                                 distribution   
                                                                                                 services.      
Covington Industries (Co.)....  OPP, AL...................    04/1/1998  NAFTA-2,306..........  jeans and       
                                                                                                 trousers.      
Westark Garments (Wkrs).......  Magazine, AR..............   03/30/1998  NAFTA-2,307..........  coats.          
Southport Aviation (Wkrs).....  Kansas City, MO...........   03/31/1998  NAFTA-2,308..........  transportation  
                                                                                                 services.      
Harry G. Kramer III (Co.).....  Pittsburgh, PA............   04/03/1998  NAFTA-2,309..........  construction    
                                                                                                 work.          
North American Refractories     Curwensville, PA..........   04/03/1998  NAFTA-2,310..........  refractories for
 (USWA).                                                                                         steel.         
B and W Manufacturing (Wkrs)..  Indiana, PA...............   04/03/1998  NAFTA-2,311..........  women's skirts, 
                                                                                                 denim pants,   
                                                                                                 dress pants.   
TRW Steering Wheel Systems      Yaphank, NY...............   04/01/1998  NAFTA-2,312..........  steering wheels,
 (Co.).                                                                                          airbag covers. 
Champion Products (Co.).......  Dunn, NC..................   04/01/1998  NAFTA-2,313..........  t-shirts,       
                                                                                                 sweatshirts.   
Applied United Industries       Beloit, WI................   04/02/1998  NAFTA-2,314..........  stainless steel 
 (IAM).                                                                                          tubular        
                                                                                                 products.      
Beloit Corporation (IAM)......  Francis, WI...............   04/02/1998  NAFTA-2,315..........  pulp &          
                                                                                                 papermaking    
                                                                                                 machinery &    
                                                                                                 systems.       
Taylor Lumber & Treating (IAM)  Sheridan, OR..............   04/02/1998  NAFTA-2,316..........  dimensional     
                                                                                                 lumber, beams. 
Emerson Boot (Wkrs)...........  Cuba, MO..................   04/01/1998  NAFTA-2,317..........  english riding  
                                                                                                 boots.         
American West Trading (Co.)...  Waverly, TN...............   04/01/1998  NAFTA-2,318..........  boots and shoes.
RAM Manufacturing (Co.).......  Roanoke, AL...............   04/06/1998  NAFTA-2,319..........  women's jackets 
                                                                                                 and vest.      

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Eastman Kodak (Wkrs)..........  Rochester, NY.............   04/13/1998  NAFTA-2,320..........  CD writable data
                                                                                                 storage disks. 
Garment Finishers               El Paso, TX...............   04/13/1998  NAFTA-2,321..........  stone washing of
 International (Co.).                                                                            jeans, jackets,
                                                                                                 vests.         
American Powder--Coatings       El Paso, TX...............   04/08/1998  NAFTA-2,322..........  metal furniture 
 (Wkrs).                                                                                         (beds, chairs).
Walls Industries (Co.)........  Hamilton, TX..............   04/07/1998  NAFTA-2,323..........  insulated       
                                                                                                 clothing.      
ADH Manufacturing (Co.).......  Farner, TN................   04/07/1998  NAFTA-2,324..........  ladies &        
                                                                                                 childrens pants
                                                                                                 and tops.      
T.L. Edwards (Co.)............  Statesville, NC...........   04/08/1998  NAFTA-2,325..........  tank tops, knit 
                                                                                                 t-shirts,      
                                                                                                 sweatershirts. 
Bugatti New England Leather     Rocherster, NH............   04/09/1998  NAFTA-2,326..........  Leather goods,  
 (Wkrs).                                                                                         bags, belts,   
                                                                                                 etc.           
Lone Star Cutting Services      El Paso, TX...............   04/08/1998  NAFTA-2,327..........  cutting of      
 (Wkrs).                                                                                         pants, shorts. 
Larcan--TTC (Co.).............  Louisville, CO............   04/09/1998  NAFTA-2,328..........  broadcast       
                                                                                                 transmitters   
                                                                                                 equipment.     
Penske Logistics--Leaseway      Reading, PA...............   04/06/1998  NAFTA-2,329..........  trucking.       
 Trucking (IBT).                                                                                                
Young Morgan Trucking (Co.)...  Mill City, OR.............   04/09/1998  NAFTA-2,330..........  transport of    
                                                                                                 lumber         
                                                                                                 products.      
Ocean Beauty (UFCW)...........  Astoria, OR...............   04/09/1998  NAFTA-2,331..........  bottom fish,    
                                                                                                 crock, cod,    
                                                                                                 snapper.       
Northrop Grumman (Wkrs).......  Fleetville, PA............   04/10/1998  NAFTA-2,332..........  electronic      
                                                                                                 components.    
Procter and Gamble (Co.)......  Greenville, SC............   04/16/1998  NAFTA-2,333..........  prescription    
                                                                                                 drugs.         
Marshall Electric (Co.).......  Rochester, IN.............   04/14/1998  NAFTA-2,334..........  automotive      
                                                                                                 ignition coils.
American Cemwood (Co.)........  Albany, OR................   04/14/1998  NAFTA-2,335..........  wood fiber,     
                                                                                                 cement product.
Springs Industries (UNITE)....  Rock Hill, SC.............   04/16/1998  NAFTA-2,336..........  printed and     
                                                                                                 finished       
                                                                                                 textile        
                                                                                                 fabrics.       
Kaufman Footwear (Wkrs).......  Dushore, PA...............   04/17/1998  NAFTA-2,337..........  nylon and       
                                                                                                 leather boot   
                                                                                                 uppers.        
Johnson Wholesale (Wkrs)......  Punta Gorda, FL...........   04/15/1998  NAFTA-2,338..........  distribution    
                                                                                                 center.        
Eagle Precision Technology      Jackson, MI...............   04/02/1998  NAFTA-2,339..........  endforming      
 (Co.).                                                                                          equipment.     
NEPECO (Co.)..................  Byron, WY.................   04/21/1998  NAFTA-2,340..........  oil.            
DRS Ahead Technology (Co.)....  Dassel, MN................   04/20/1998  NAFTA-2,341..........  magnetic tape   
                                                                                                 heads.         
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[FR Doc. 98-12028 Filed 5-5-98; 8:45 am]
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