94-30350. Elf Atochem North America, Inc., Industrial Chemicals Division, Tacoma, WA; Notice of Revised Determination on Reopening

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
[TA-W-30,037]

 

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

    On November 28, 1994, the Department, at the request of the State 
Agency, reopened its investigation for the workers and former workers 
of the subject firm in Tacoma, Washington. The initial investigation 
resulted in a negative determination on August 10, 1994 which was 
published in the Federal Register on August 25, 1994 (59 FR 43866).
    Investigation findings show that sodium chlorate accounted for a 
substantial portion of the Tacoma's production in 1993 and 1994. The 
workers were not separately identifiable by product.
    Findings on reopening show that a major customer ceased purchasing 
sodium chlorate from Elf Atochem and increased its purchases of 
imported sodium chlorate in 1994.
    Company officials indicated that they decided to close the Tacoma 
plant because of additional Canadian chlor-alkali capacity coming on-
line.
    The subject workers were previously certified on September 22, 
1994, on reconsiderable under a NAFTA petition, NAFTA--00111.
    U.S. imports of sodium chlorate increased absolutely in 1993 
compared to 1992 and increased in the latest 12-month period ending in 
May 1994 compared to the earlier 12-month period ending in May 1993.

Conclusion

    After careful consideration of the new facts obtained on reopening, 
it is concluded that increased imports of articles like or directly 
competitive with sodium chlorate contributed importantly to the decline 
in sales or production and to the total or partial separation of 
workers at the subject facility.
    In accordance with the provisions of the Trade Act of 1974, I make 
the following revised determination:

    ``All former workers of Elf Atochem in Tacoma, Washington who 
became totally or partially separated from employment on or after 
May 16, 1993 are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under 
Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974.''

    Signed in Washington, DC, this 28th day of November 1994.
Victor J. Trunzo,
Program Manager, Policy and Reemployment Services, Office of Trade 
Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 94-30350 Filed 12-8-94; 8:45 am]
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