94-24484. Elf Atochem North America, Inc. Industrial Chemicals Division Tacoma, WA; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
[NAFTA--00111]

 

Elf Atochem North America, Inc. Industrial Chemicals Division 
Tacoma, WA; Notice of Revised Determination on Reconsideration

    On July 25, 1994, the Department issued an Affirmative 
Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration for NAFTA 
Transitional Adjustment Assistance for former workers engaged in 
employment related to the production of chlor-alkali products at the 
subject firm.
    Investigation findings show that the subject plant ceased 
production on April 20, 1994 resulting in the separation of all the 
Tacoma workers.
    On reconsideration, new information was obtained showing that a 
major customer switched its entire purchases of sodium chlorate from 
the subject firm to a Canadian supplier.
    Company officials indicated that they decided to close the Tacoma 
plant because of additional Canadian chlor-alkali capacity coming on-
line.

Conclusion

    After careful consideration of the new facts obtained on 
reconsideration, it is concluded that Elf Atochem's workers in Tacoma, 
Washington were adversely affected by increased imports of articles 
like or directly competitive with the chlor-alkali products produced at 
Elf Atochem, Tacoma, Washington. In accordance with the provisions of 
the Act, I make the following revised certification for the Elf Atochem 
workers in Tacoma, Washington.

    All workers of Elf Atochem in Tacoma, Washington who became 
totally or partially separated from employment on or after December 
8, 1993 are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under 
Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974.

    Signed at Washington, DC, this 22nd day of September 1994.
Victor J. Trunzo,
Program Manager, Policy and Reemployment Services, Office of Trade 
Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 94-24484 Filed 10-3-94; 8:45 am]
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