[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 83 (Monday, April 29, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18757-18758]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-10514]



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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Notice of 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 April, 1996.
    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-31,879; Rayloc, Atlanta, GA
TA-W-32,025; Winona Knitting Mills, Berwick Knitwear (Formerly Komar & 
Sons Berwick Knitwear), Berwick, PA
TA-W-31,975; Modine Manufacturing Co., Clinton, TX
TA-W-31,899; Marion Plywood Corp., Coreline Div., Shawano. WI

    In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the 
criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.

TA-W-31,993; Aeroil Products Co., Inc., South Hackensack, NJ
TA-W-32,118; James River Corp. Packaging Business, Wausau, WI
TA-W-31,995; ABC Rail Products Corp., Anderson, IN

    Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker 
separations at the firm.

TA-W-32,065 & A, B, C, D; Ames Department Stores, Inc., Skowhagen, 
Caribou, Houlton, Madawaska & Presque Island, ME
TA-W-31,889; Kids Today, Ltd, New York, NY
TA-W-32,067; Segerman International, Inc., New York, NY

    The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for 
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.

TA-W-31843; Pauline Handbags, New York, NY

    The investigation revealed that criterion (1) and criterion (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 decine during the relevant 
period as required for certification.

TA-W-31,928; Hobet Mining, Inc., Madison, WV

    U.S. imports of coal are negligible through the relevant period.

TA-W-31,942; Carter-Wallace, Inc, Trenton, NJ

    The investigation revealed that criterion (2) and criterion (3) 
have not been met. Sales or production did not decline during the 
relevant period as required for certification. Increases of imports of 
articles like or directly competitive with articles produced by the 
firm or appropriate subdivision have not contributed importantly to the 
separations or threat thereof, and the absolute decline in sales or 
production.

TA-W-31,919; Toymax, Inc., Westbury, NY

    The investigation revealed that criterion (1) and criterion (3) 
have not been met. A significant number or proportion of the workers 
did not become totally or partially separated as required for 
certification. Increases of imports of articles like or directly 
competitive with articles produced by the firm or appropriate 
subdivision have not contributed importantly to the separations or 
threat thereof, and the absolute decline in sales or production.

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-31,933; Victory Corrugated Container Corp. of New Jersey, Roselle, 
NJ: February 9, 1995.
TA-W-32,237; Intercontinental Branded Apparel, Hialeah, FL: April 8, 
1995.
TA-W-33,039; Turbine Engine Components Textron, Danville, PA: March 8, 
1995.
TA-W-32,085; Alcoa Electronic Packaging, San Diego, CA: March 7, 1995.
TA-W-32,019; Simpson Paper Co., West Linn, OR: February 20, 1995.
TA-W-32,088; Mobil Corp., Mobil Research & Development Corp., 
Princeton, NJ: March 4, 1996.

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TA-W-31,812; Dalow Industries, Inc., Long Island City, NY: January 15, 
1995.
TA-W-31,883; States Nitewear, Inc., New Bedford, MA: December 15, 1994.
TA-W-31,847: Burton Golf, Inc., Jasper, AL: January 10, 1995.
TA-W-31,855; Kiddie Kloes, Inc., Lansford, PA: January 4, 1995.
TA-W-31,867; Leggoons Sportswear, Inc., Vandalia, MO: January 9, 1995.
TA-W-31,873; Briggs Industries, Inc., Robinson, IL: January 12, 1995 .
TA-W-31,881; Herman Kay Co., Inc., Secaucus, NJ: January 22, 1995.
TA-W-31,965; Delsey Luggage, Inc., Denton, MD: February 12, 1995.
TA-W-31,964; D&A Textiles, Fairview, NJ: February 9, 1995.
TA-W-32,016, TA-W-32,016; Fremont Sawmill, A Division of Ostrander 
Resources Co., Inc., Lakeview, OR & Paisley, OR: April 5, 1996.
TA-W-31,915; Imperial Bondware Corp., Lafayette, GA: January 1, 1995.
TA-W-32,000; Red Kap, Industries, Booneville, MS: February 22, 1995.
TA-W-31,916; Imperial Wallcoverings, Inc., (a Collins & Aikman Co), 
Hammond, IN: January 19, 1995.
TA-W-32,142; Stephenson Enterprises, Inc., Folkston, GA: March 19, 
1995.
TA-W-31,906; H.H. Cutler Co., Oxford, MS: January 18, 1995.
TA-W-31,913, The Florsheim Shoe Co., Cape Girardeau, MO: May 17, 1995.
TA-W-31,992; Decaturville Manufacturing, Decaturville, TN: February 20, 
1995.
TA-W-32,006, Kendall Healthcare Products Co., Cumberland, RI: February 
15, 1995.
TA-W-31,892; Augat, Inc., Mashpee, MA: February 2, 1995.
TA-W-31,902; Globe Business Furniture, Inc., Franklin, KY: January 10, 
1995.
TA-W-31,909 & A; Whispering Pines Sportswear, Inc., Pageland, SC & 
Whispering Pines Sportswear, II, Patrick, SC: January 19, 1995.

    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 April, 1996.
    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-00873; Gen/RX, Inc., (AKA Apotex), American Veterinary 
Products, Fort Collins, CO
NAFTA-TAA-00857 & A, B; Decaturville Manufacturing Decaturville, TN, 
Scotts Hill, TN, Parsons, TN
NAFTA-TAA-00831; Hines Oregon Millwork Enterprises, Hines, OR
NAFTA-TAA-00866; Alliant Techsystems, Inc., Accudyne Operations, 
Janesville, WI
NAFTA-TAA-00850; American Electric Power, Ohio Power Co., Cardinal 
Plant, Fossil and Dydro Operations, Brilliant, OH
NAFTA-TAA-00864; American Banknote Co., Bedford Park, IL
NAFTA-TAA-00838; Winona Knitting Mills, Berwick Knitwear (formerly 
Komar & Sons Berwick Knitwear), Berwick, PA
NAFTA-TAA-00876; Keystone Brewers, Inc., d/b/a Pittsburgh Brewing Co., 
Pittsburgh, PA
NAFTA-TAA-00849; IPM Products Corp., Hybritex Automotive Controls, EL 
Paso, TX

    In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the 
criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.
    None

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 determination.

NAFTA-TAA-00852; Simpson Paper Co., West Linn, OR: February 23, 1995.
NAFTA-TAA-00804; Imperial Wallcoverings, Inc. (A Collins & Aikman Co), 
Hammond, IN: January 19, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-00870 & A; Ostrander Resources Co., Inc. d/b/a Fremont 
Sawmill, Lakeview, OR & Paisley, OR: February 22, 1995.
NAFTA-TAA-00855; Harvard Industries, Harman Automotive Sevierville, TN: 
February 26, 1995.
NAFTA-TAA-00877; AlliedSignal Aerospace, Government Electronics System, 
South Montrose, PA: March 1, 1995.
NAFTA-TAA-00871; Breed Technologies, Inc., Breen Automotive, L.P., 
Brownsville, TX: March 1, 1995.
NAFTA-TAA-00887; Turbotville Dress, Inc., Turbotville, PA: March 1, 
1995.

    I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued 
during the month of April 1996. 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: April 17, 1996.
Russell Kile,
Acting Program Manager, Policy & Reemployment Services, Office of Trade 
Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 96-10514 Filed 4-26-96; 8:45 am]
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