[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 18, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8210-8212]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-4064]
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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 January,
1998.
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 sub-division
have decreased absolutely, and
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(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-34,100; L.A. Manufacturing, Inc., Livingston, TN
TA-W-33,902; Lehigh Furniture Co., Marianna, FL
TA-W-33,828; Dana Corp., Parish Heavy Truck, Structural Components
Div., Reading, PA
TA-W-34,040; Butler Design Service, Aurora, CO
TA-W-34,051; Franke Contract Group, Div. Of Franke, Inc., North Wales,
PA
In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the
criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.
TA-W-34,075; Sutersville Lumber Co., Inc., Sutersville, PA
TA-W-34,04; Brown Shoe Co., Fredericktown, MO
The workers firm does not produce an article as required for
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974
TA-W-34,078; Johns Manville, Roofing Div., Wauhegan, IL
TA-W-34,114; Burlington Industries, Burlington House Decorative Fabrics
Div., Smithfield Sprinning Plant, Smithfield, NC
TA-W-34,022; National Seating Co., Horse Cave, KY
TA-W-34,037; Barry Callebaut USA, Inc., Pennsauken, NJ
TA-W-34,031; MKE-Quantum Components, Recording Heads Group, Louisville,
CO
Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker
separations at the firms.
TA-W-34,066; Johnstown Wire Technologies, Great Lakes Div., Buffalo, NY
Production of steel wire was transferred from Buffalo, NY to
another domestic plant.
TA-W-33,729; Schmid Laboratories, Anderson, SC
Subject firm phased out automobile operations at its Anderson, SC
plant and transferred production to another affiliated domestic plant
TA-W-33,878; Cabot Oil and Gas Corp., The Carlton District, Carlton, PA
The investigation revealed that criteria (1) has not been met. A
significant number or proportion of the workers did not become totally
or partially separated as required for certification.
Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance
The following certifications have been issued; the date following
the company name and location of each determination references the
impact date for all workers of such determination.
TA-W-34,079; Littonian Shoe Co., Littlestown, PA: November 28, 1996.
TA-W-34,063; Georgio Foods, Inc., Temple, PA: November 1, 1996.
TA-W-33,881; Corning, Inc., Erwin, NY: September 1, 1996.
TA-W-33,941; Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co., Wiscasset, ME: October 21,
1996.
TA-W-34,159; Chester Clothes, Inc., Philipsburg, PA: January 6, 1997.
TA-W-34,122; Diversified Plastics, Inc., Elk Grove Village, IL:
December 10, 1996.
TA-W-34,046 & A; Manchester Knitted Fashon, Manchester, NH and
Whitefield, NH: November 20, 1996.
TA-W-34,062; Can Corp of America, Inc., Blandon, PA: November 1, 1996.
TA-W-33,912; Fiskars, Inc., Power Sentry Div., Fergus Falls, MN:
October 3, 1996.
TA-W-34,112 & A; Sportswear, Inc., d/b/a American Athletic Apparel,
Puxico, MO and Sikeston, MO: December 10, 1996.
TA-W-34,099; Century Products, Inc., Cheboygan, MI: December 2, 1996.
TA-W-34,158; Eugene F. Burrill, Lumber Co., White City, OR: December 8,
1996.
TA-W-33,907; Textron Automotive Co., Inc., Textron Automotive
Interiors, Dover, NH: October 2, 1996.
All workers of Textron Automotive Co., Inc., Textron Automotive
Interiors, Dover, NH excluding workers in the KO7 paint line are
eligible to apply for trade adjustments assistance.
TA-W-33,697; Employee Service, Inc., Rush City, MN: May 9, 1996.
TA-W-33,758; Guess, Inc., Los Angeles, CA: July 24, 1996.
TA-W-34,008; J & L Specialty Steel, Inc., Detroit, MI: November 3,
1996.
TA-W-33,768; Mr. Casuals, a/k/a/ Rives Casuals, Inc., Independence, VA:
August 12, 1996.
TA-W-34,041; Jam Enterprises, El Paso, TX: November 4, 1996.
TA-W-34,048; Dresser Rand Co., Painted Post, NY: November 18, 1996.
TA-W-34,009; Morganton Dyeing & Finishing, Morganton, NC: October 31,
1996.
TA-W-33,991; Jetricks Corp., Selmer, TN: October 21, 1996.
TA-W-33,926; Robinson Manufacturing Co., Inc., Parsons, TN: October 9,
1996.
TA-W-33,895; Donnkenny Apparel, Inc., Haysi, VA: September 30, 1996.
All workers of Dolnnkenny Apparel, Inc., Haysi, VA engaged in
employment related to the production of ladies' apparel produced by the
Haysi plant are eligible to apply for trade adjustment assistance.
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 January, 1998.
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 ports 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
subdivisions.
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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-02056; Johnstown Wire Technologies, Great Lakes Div.,
Buffalo, NY
NAFTA-TAA-02078; Trelleburg YSH, Inc., South Haven, MI
NAFTA-TAA-02063; Burlington Industries, Burlington House Decorative
Fabrics Div., Smithfield Spinning Plant, Smithfield, NC
NAFTA-TAA-01785; Gulfstream Tomato Packers, LTD, Perrine, FL
NAFTA-TAA-01927; Dana Corp., Parish Heavy Truck Structural Components
Div. Reading, PA
NAFTA-TAA-02049; J&L Specialty Steel, Inc., Detroit, MI
NAFTA-TAA-01909; Union City Body Co., LP, Union City Body Company,
Union City Div., Union City, IN
NAFTA-TAA-02109; Century Products, Inc., Cheboygan, MI
NAFTA-TAA-02043; Franke Contract Group, Franke, Inc., North Wales, PA
NAFTA-TAA-01812; Excel of Battle Creek, Battle Creek, MI
In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the
criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.
NAFTA-TAA-02057; Sutersville Lumber Co., Inc., Sutersville, PA
NAFTA-TAA-02093; Brown Shoe Co., Fredericktown, MO
The investigation revealed that the workers of the subject firm did
not produce an article within the meaning of Section 250(a) of the
Trade Act, as amended.
Affirmative Determinations NAFTA-TAA
NAFTA-TAA-02087; Diversified Plastics, Inc., Elk Grove Village, IL:
December 10, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01974; Dana Corp., Parish Light Vehicle Structures Div.,
Reading, PA: October 3, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01974; Dana Corp., Parish Light Vehicle Structures Div.,
Reading, PA: October 3, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-02115; Chester Clothes, Inc., Philipsburg, PA: January 6,
1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02084; Eugene F. Burrill Lumber Co., White City, OR: December
11, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01950; Fiskars, Inc., Power Sentry Div., Fergus Falls, MN:
October 3, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01987; Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co., Wiscasset, ME: October
21, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-02072 & A; Sportswear, Inc., d/b/a American Athletic Apparel,
Puxico, MO & Sikeston, MO: December 15, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-02099; RMP, Div., of Holman Enterprises, Pennsaukee, NJ &
Cinnaminson, NJ: December 2, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01966; Hamburg Shirt Co., Hamburg, AR: September 15, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-02098; Guess, Inc., Los Angeles, CA: July 24, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-01997; Hamilton Beach Proctor-Silex, Inc., Electrical Toaster
Div., Mt. Airy, NC: October 28, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-02113; Tultex Corp., Chilhowie, VA: January 9, 1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02064; Morgan Products LTD, Oshkosh, WI: December 10, 1996.
NAFTA-TAA-02074; Dal-Tile Corp., Mt. Gilead, NC: December 11, 1996.
I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were
issued during the month of January 1998. Copies of these
determinations are available for inspection in Room C-4318, U.S.
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC
20210 during normal business hours or will be mailed to persons who
write to the above address.
Dated: January 30, 1998.
Grant D. Beale,
Acting Director, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
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