01-26040. 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 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 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 Director of DTAA at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in Washington, D.C. provided such request if filed in writting with the Director of DTAA not later than October 29, 2001.

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 29, 2001.

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, D.C. this 2nd October, 2001.

Edward A. Tomchick,

Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.

Appendix

Subject firm	Location	Date received at Governor's Office	Petition No.	Articles produced
Belco Tool and Mfg. (Co.)	Meadville, PA	09/04/2001	NAFTA-5,271	Spare mold and die parts.
AVX Corporation (Wkrs)	Myrthe Beach, SC	09/04/2001	NAFTA-5,272	Capaciters.
Raltron Electronic (Wkrs)	Miami, FL	08/31/2001	NAFTA-5,273	Electronic.
Toastmaster—Salton, Inc. (Co.)	Boonville, MO	09/10/2001	NAFTA-5,274	Warehousing.
FMC Technologies (Wkrs)	Homer City, PA	09/10/2001	NAFTA-5,275	Handling equipment.
Damy Industries	Athens, TN	09/10/2001	NAFTA-5,276	Ladies robes and housecoats.
Zilog, Inc	Nampa, ID	09/05/2001	NAFTA-5,277	Integrated circuits.
Unifirst Corporation	Cave City, AR	09/06/2001	NAFTA-5,278	Uniforms.
Fasco Industries (Wkrs)	Ozark, MO	08/09/2001	NAFTA-5,279	Shaded pole motors.
PPG Industries (Co.)	Shelby, NC	09/07/2001	NAFTA-5,280	Fiberglass.
Haemer Wright Tool and Die (Co.)	Saegertown, PA	09/10/2001	NAFTA-5,281	Plastic molds, spare parts.
Them's Fine Apparel (Co.)	Bethel Springs, TN	09/06/2001	NAFTA-5,282	Hospital apparel.
WP Textiles Processing (UNITE)	Richmond, VA	09/06/2001	NAFTA-5,283	Knits and wovens.
Hilton Corporate Casuals (Wkrs)	Thomasville, AL	09/05/2001	NAFTA-5,284	Jackets, and pants and shorts.
Sykes Enterprise (Co.)	Irvine, CA	08/16/2001	NAFTA-5,285
i2 Technologies (Wkrs)	Yorba Linda, CA	08/02/2001	NAFTA-5,286	Data library.
Ubi Soft Entertainment (Wkrs)	Novatc, CA	08/24/2001	NAFTA-5,287	Computer entertainment software.
Currton Manufacturing (Wkrs)	Travelers Rest, SC	09/06/2001	NAFTA-5,288	Curtains.
GHSP—GH South (PACE)	Grand Haven, MI	08/06/2001	NAFTA-5,289	Plastic injection molding.
PDSP Railcar Services	Port Huron, MI	09/06/2001	NAFTA-5,290	Railroad cars.
Kraft Foods (Wkrs)	Allentown, PA	09/07/2001	NAFTA-5,291	Barbecue sauces.
Rotorex (Wkrs)	Wallersville, MD	09/06/2001	NAFTA-5,292	Air conditioners.
Acme Pattern Works (IAMAW)	Chicago Heights, IL	09/04/2001	NAFTA-5,293	Pattern tooling.
ARMS Industrial (IAMAW)	Dalton, IL	08/20/2001	NAFTA-5,294	Pattern tooling.
Genlyte Thomas Group (IBEW)	Hopkinsville, KY	09/07/2001	NAFTA-5,295	Can lighting.
Parker Hannifin (Co.)	Lincolnshue, IL	09/07/2001	NAFTA-5,296	Testing distribution.
Wackenhut Security (Co.)	Kennewick, WA	09/04/2001	NAFTA-5,297	Fertilizer.
Craftsmen Fabric—Phoenix Mills (Co.)	Concord, NC	09/07/2001	NAFTA-5,298	Textile dyeing.
Meadowbrook Company (Co.)	Spelter, WV	09/07/2001	NAFTA-5,299	Zinc dust.
Forsheda Engineered Seals (Co.)	Vandalia, IL	09/04/2001	NAFTA-5,300	Automotive gaskets.
BMI (Boldt Metronics International) (wkrs)	Schaumburg, IL	09/04/2001	NAFTA-5,301	Metal metronics component.
Tyco Electronics (Co.)	Romeoville, TN	09/04/2001	NAFTA-5,302	Battery packs.
M and S Manufacturing (Wkrs)	Morenci, MI	08/28/2001	NAFTA-5,303	Automotive parts.
Eagle Veneer (Wkrs)	Harrisburg, OR	09/04/2001	NAFTA-5,304	Plywood.
Flomatic International (Wkrs)	Clackamas, OR	09/05/2001	NAFTA-5,305	Beverage valves.
Alcatel Submarine Networks (Wkrs)	Portland, OR	09/04/2001	NAFTA-5,306	Fiber optic undersea cable.
HH Smith (Co.)	Meadville, PA	09/05/2001	NAFTA-5,307	Electronic connectors.
Carolina Mills (Co.)	Gastonia, NC	09/04/2001	NAFTA-5,308	Textile yarn.
Hayward Industrial (Co.)	Kings Mountain, NC	09/04/2001	NAFTA-5,309	Plastic products.
Laclede Steel (Wkrs)	Vandalia, IL	09/05/2001	NAFTA-5,310	Pipes.
General Electric Capital IT Solutions (Co.)	Erlanger, KY	08/22/2001	NAFTA-5,311	Technical support.
Rockwell Automative (UE)	Milwaukee, Wi	09/10/2001	NAFTA-5,312	Push buttons.
Screen Creations—Bolivar Tee (Wkrs)	Bolivar, MO	09/11/2001	NAFTA-5,313	T-shirts.
Daniel Measurement and Control (Co.)	Statesboro, GA	09/11/2001	NAFTA-5,314	Turbine and valve product lines.
Mail Well Envelope (GCU)	Portland, OR	09/10/2001	NAFTA-5,315	Mailing envelops.
GFC Fabricating (Wkrs)	Berwick, PA	09/06/2001	NAFTA-5,316	Fabricate elastic material.
Tyco Electronics (Wkrs)	Carlisle, PA	09/10/2001	NAFTA-5,317	Electroplated connector components.
United Tool and Die (Co.)	Meadville, PA	08/28/2001	NAFTA-5,318	Steel mold.
Motorola (Co.)	Boynton Beach, FL	09/13/2001	NAFTA-5,319	Cellular products.
Motorola (Wkrs)	Schaumburg, IL	09/17/2001	NAFTA-5,320	PCB assembly.
Satilla Manufacturing (Wkrs)	Blackshear, GA	09/18/2001	NAFTA-5,321	Outerwear jackets.
Volvo Construction Equipment (Co.)	Skyland, NC	09/17/2001	NAFTA-5,322	Heavy construction Equipment.
Aramda (Co.)	Leland, NC	09/17/2001	NAFTA-5,323	Zinc die cast parts.
Honeywell (Co.)	Clearfield, UT	09/10/2001	NAFTA-5,324	Air filter.
HPM Corporation (IAMAW)	Mt. Gilead, OH	09/18/2001	NAFTA-5,325	Manifolds.
FB Johnston Group (Co.)	Hillsborough, NC	09/14/2001	NAFTA-5,326	Labels.
Parker Hannifin (Wkrs)	Otsego, MI	09/14/2001	NAFTA-5,327	Manfold.
Steward Connector Systems—Insilco (Wkrs)	Glen Rock, PA	09/14/2001	NAFTA-5,328	Modular components.
Emerson Process Management (Wkrs)	McKinney, TX	09/13/201	NAFTA-5,329	Regulators for gas tanbo.
Micro Tool (Co.)	Meadville, PA	09/13/2001	NAFTA-5,330	Plastic injection molds.
Rayovac (Wkrs)	Portage, WI	09/12/2001	NAFTA-5,331	Batteries.
Brunswick Corp.—Mercury Marine (IAMAW)	Fond du Lac, WI	09/12/2001	NAFTA-5,332	Outboard engines.
Tyco international (UAW)	Wrentham, MA	09/24/2001	NAFTA-5,333	Fossil power valves.
Texfi Industries (Co.)	Hawriver, NC	09/12/2001	NAFTA-5,334	Dyed and finishing knit.
Arris International (Wkrs)	Tiaton Falls, NJ	09/10/2001	NAFTA-5,335	Telephone equipment.
Greenway Manufacturing (Wkrs)	Spartanburg, SC	09/17/2001	NAFTA-5,336	Sleepwear.
Quality Apparel (Co.)	Dillon, SC	09/17/2001	NAFTA-5,337	Polyester pants.
Continental Accessoreis—Quadra Mfg. (Co.)	White Pigeon, MI	09/14/2001	NAFTA-5,338	Running boards.
Steele Apparel (Co.)	Kilmichael, MS	09/07/2001	NAFTA-5,339	Career apparel.
Qwest Wireless (Wkrs)	Denver, CO	09/24/2001	NAFTA-5,340	Call center.
Miller Bag (Co.)	Freeman, SD	09/24/2001	NAFTA-5,341	Grass catchers.
Curtain and Drapery (Wkrs)	Gatonia, NC	09/24/2001	NAFTA-5,342	Window treatment.
Corning Cable Systems (Wkrs)	Hickory, NC	09/24/2001	NAFTA-5,343	Cable TV assemblies.
Drake Extrusion (Wkrs)	Spartanburg, SC	09/21/2001	NAFTA-5,344	Fibers and clothes.
Pinnacle Logistics (Co.)	El Paso, TX	09/13/2001	NAFTA-5,345	Warehouse.
Contract Apparel (Wkrs)	El Paso, TX	08/22/2001	NAFTA-5,346	Ladies clothes.
Poly One (Co.)	Corna, CA	09/12/2001	NAFTA-5,347	Plastics.
Lexington Lamp (Wkrs)	Lexington, KY	09/20/2001	NAFTA-5348	Autoweld and rewash.
Brooks Automation (Co.)	Colorado Springs, Co	09/20/2001	NAFTA-5,349	Junction boxes.
JVC Digital Image Technology Center (Wkrs)	Carlsbad, CA	09/20/2001	NAFTA-5,350	High technology projector.
Davis Wire (IBT)	Hayward, CA	09/14/2001	NAFTA-5,351	Chain link fencing.
Visteon System LLC (IUE)	Connersville, IN	09/19/2001	NAFTA-5,352	FS-10 compressors.
Phoenix Apparel Resources (Co.)	Sanford, NC	09/20/2001	NAFTA-5,353	Sportswear.
A and E Products—Tyco (Wkrs)	Forest City, NC	09/20/2001	NAFTA-5,354	Plastic hangers.
Fishman and Tobin (Wkrs)	Medley, FL	09/19/2001	NAFTA-5,355	Apparel.
Eaton Corporation (UAW)	Marshall, MI	09/19/2001	NAFTA-5,356	Controls.
Linq Industiral Fabrics (Co.)	Opalocka, FL	09/18/2001	NAFTA-5,357	Bulk containers.
Do Group Holding (Co.)	Marked Tree, AR	09/21/2001	NAFTA-5,358	Office partitions.
Crown Pacific Limited Partnership (Wkrs)	Coeur d'Alene, ID	09/18/2001	NAFTA-5,359	Lumber.
Con Lime (Wkrs)	Bellefonte, PA	09/25/2001	NAFTA-5,360	Lime.
Delta Woodside Industries (Co.)	Fountain Inn, SC	09/25/2001	NAFTA-5,361	Boton weight cotton twill.
Key Plastics (Wkrs)	Felton, PA	09/25/2001	NAFTA-5,362	Automotive plastic parts.
Advanced Wood Resources—Jeld Wen (Wkrs)	Brownsville, OR	09/27/2001	NAFTA-5,363	Panels.
Continental Fabics (Co.)	Angier, NC	09/27/2001	NAFTA-5,364	Textiles fabric.
C. L. Fashion Express (Wkrs)	Panorama City, CA	09/24/2001	NAFTA-5,365	Pants, blouses and shirts.
Acu Crimp (Co.)	El Paso, TX	09/27/2001	NAFTA-5,366	Tooling.
Eagle Knits of Stanfield (Co.)	Norwood, NC	09/26/2001	NAFTA-5,367	Knitted fabrics.
Burkart Form (IAMAW)	Cairo, IL	09/27/2001	NAFTA-5,368	Form products: carpet underlay etc.
Garan Manufacturing (Wkrs)	Ozark, AR	09/27/2001	NAFTA-5,369	Knit shirts.
New World Pasta (BCTW)	Lebanon, PA	09/27/2001	NAFTA-5,370	Pasta products.
Coraza (Wkrs)	San Jose, CA	09/24/2001	NAFTA-5,371	Sheet metal products.
International Paper (Wkrs)	Washington, GA	09/26/2001	NAFTA-5,372	Paper boxes.
Northrop Grumman (Wkrs)	Watertown, CT	09/26/2001	NAFTA-5,373	Electronic connectors.
Axiohm Transaction Solutions (Wkrs)	Cypress, CA	09/26/2001	NAFTA-5,374	Card readers.
Shasta Paper (PACE)	Anderson, CA	09/24/2001	NAFTA-5,375	Uncoated and coated specialty paper.
Temple Inland Forest Products (Co.)	Shippenville, PA	09/25/2001	NAFTA-5,376	Wood.
Fositso Microelectronics (Wkrs.)	Gresham, OR	09/25/2001	NAFTA-5,377	Computer chips.
Burle Industries (IBEW)	Lancaster, PA	09/28/2001	NAFTA-5,378	Electron tubes.
Diamond Tool and Die (Co.)	Townville, PA	09/25/2001	NAFTA-5,379	Zippers.