[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 219 (Friday, November 13, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63501-63502]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-30361]
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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 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 Acting
Director of the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance (OTAA),
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 Acting Director of OTAA at the U.S. Department of
Labor (DOL) in Washington, DC provided such request if filed in writing
with the Acting Director of OTAA not later than November 23, 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 November 23, 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, NW Washington, DC 20210.
Signed at Washington, DC this 2nd day of November, 1998.
Grant D. Beale,
Acting Director, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
Appendix
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Date received
Subject firm Location at Governor's Petition No. Articles produced
office
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Union Apparel (UNITE).......... Norvelt, PA....... 10/15/1998 NAFTA-2,685 Men's and ladies
sportcoats.
Welco Lumber (Co.)............. Marysville, WA.... 10/22/1998 NAFTA-2,686 Cedar lumber.
Babbie Casuals (Co.)........... Pacoima, CA....... 10/22/1998 NAFTA-2,687 Jeans.
Oldenburg Lake Shore (Co.)..... Ontonagon, MI..... 10/22/1998 NAFTA-2,688 Heavy metal
fabrication.
Pafer Huichita El Paso (Co.)... El Paso, TX....... 10/23/1998 NAFTA-2,689 Cutting of
garments.
Gilbert and Bennett (Co.)...... Carney, MI........ 10/21/1998 NAFTA-2,690 Cedar border
fencing.
Justin Clothing (Co.).......... New Bedford, MA... 10/19/1998 NAFTA-2,691 Men's suits.
Santoro (UNITE)................ Fall River, MA.... 10/19/1998 NAFTA-2,692 Men's suit.
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Dana Corporation--Sprague Traverse City, MI. 10/21/1998 NAFTA-2,693 Mirror brackets.
Prutsman (Wkrs).
Tultex Corporation (UNITE)..... Martinsville, VA.. 10/16/1998 NAFTA-2,694 ..................
Textron Turf Care (UAW)........ Racine, WI........ 09/25/1998 NAFTA-2,695 Turf care
equipment.
Tri Clover (Co.)............... St. Charles, MO... 10/20/1998 NAFTA-2,696 Fittings for
biopharm &
pharmaceutical.
Standard Manufacturing (Co.)... Orlando, FL....... 09/25/1998 NAFTA-2,697 Automotive axles.
Coltec Industries--Fairbank Beloit, WI........ 10/12/1998 NAFTA-2,698 Diesel engines.
Morse (USWA).
Longview Fiber (WCIW).......... Leavenworth, WA... 10/26/1998 NAFTA-2,699 Soft wood
dimension lumber.
Lincoln Brass Works (Wkrs)..... Waynesboro, TN.... 10/23/1998 NAFTA-2,700 Brass gas valves.
PL Subsidiary, PL Garment Dublin, GA........ 10/26/1998 NAFTA-2,701 Denim blue jeans.
Finishers (Co.).
Cordis Corporation (Co.)....... Miami Lakes, FL... 10/27/1998 NAFTA-2,702 Disgnostic
catheters.
Household Products (Co.)....... Asheboro, NC...... 10/29/1998 NAFTA-2,703 Household consumer
products.
Jayo Sportswear (UNITE)........ Bethlehem, PA..... 10/29/1998 NAFTA-2,704 Ties and neckwear.
Rexnord Chain (USWA)........... Indianapolis, IN.. 10/23/1998 NAFTA-2,705 Chains for oil
rigs.
Electronic Components and Tuscon, AZ........ 10/27/1998 NAFTA-2,706 Circuit board
Systems (Co.). assemblies.
Detroit Steel Products (Co.)... Morristown, IN.... 10/26/1998 NAFTA-2,707 Springs--heavy
truck.
Northern Cheyenne Pine (Wkrs).. Ashland, MT....... 10/27/1998 NAFTA-2,708 Lumber.
Clar Mar (Co.)................. Cherryville, NC... 10/29/1998 NAFTA-2,709 Ladies sportswear.
Bulk Pack (Co.)................ Denison, TX....... 10/30/1998 NAFTA-2,710 Woven
polypropylene
bulk bags.
A.L. Gebhardt Tannery (Wkrs)... Milwaukee, WI..... 09/29/1998 NAFTA-2,711 Leather.
Halliburtion Energy Services Casper, WY........ 10/29/1998 NAFTA-2,712 Oil field
(Wkrs). services.
Clarion Manufacturing Corp. of Walton, KY........ 10/30/1998 NAFTA-2,713 Wiring.
America (Wkrs).
Dealers Manufacturing (Co.).... Portage, WI....... 10/28/1998 NAFTA-2,714 Automotive
engines.
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[FR Doc. 98-30361 Filed 11-12-98; 8:45 am]
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