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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
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 February,
1994.
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 subdivision
have decreased absolutely, and
(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-29,342; Elliott Turbomachinery Co., Jeannette, PA
TA-W-29,159; Robert Bosch Fluid Power Corp., Zanesville, OH
TA-W-29,206; Vought Aircraft Co., Dallas, TX
TA-W-29,344; Alliant Techsystems, Inc., Hopkins, MN
TA-W-29,212; Elastimold, Spring Lake, MI
In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the
criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.
TA-W-29,451; Houston Data Center, Houston, TX
The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
TA-W-29,289; Texas Instrument, Abilene, TX
The investigation revealed that the subject firm transferred
production of missile guidance system components domestically. All of
the production at the subject plant is integrated into production at
other facilities of Texas Instruments.
TA-W-29,218; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems, Culver City, CA
Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker
separations at the firm.
TA-W-29,024; Tollycraft Yachts Corp., Kelso, WA
The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
TA-W-29,156; Lykes Brothers Steamship Co., Inc., New Orleans, LA
The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
TA-W-29,261; C.P.C. International, Inc., Best Foods Plant, Warminster,
PA
The investigation revealed that criterion (2) has not been met.
Sales or production did not decline during the relevant period for
certification.
TA-W-29,411; Allied Signal Technical Services, Corp., Livermore, CA
The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
TA-W-29,067; Olympic Plating Industries, Inc., Canton, OH
The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
TA-W-29,452; Delta-X Corp., Midland, TX
The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
TA-W-29,407; Digicon Geophysical Corp., Houston, TX
The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
TA-W-29,296; Marathon Oil Co., Indiana Refining Div., Indianapolis, IN
U.S. imports of refined petroleum products declined absolutely and
relative to domestic shipments in the twelve month period October 1992-
September 1993 as compared to the same period a year earlier.
Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance
TA-W-29,245; Dupont Printing and Publishing, Parlin, NJ
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after November 10, 1992.
TA-W-29,356; Cooper Industries USD Connection, Laurence Harbor, NJ
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after December 9, 1992.
TA-W-29,133; Victoreen, Inc., Cleveland, OH
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after October 7, 1992.
TA-W-29,428; Carter South Co., Blackshear, GA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after January 12, 1993.
TA-W-29,181; SNS Plastics, Waldoboro, ME
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after October 20, 1992.
TA-W-29,401; Swingter Co., Ocean Springs, MS
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after January 4, 1993.
TA-W-29,227; The Bates Manufacturing Co., Hackettstown, NJ
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after October 29, 1992.
TA-W-29,392, TA-W-29,393; Primrose Bedspread Corp., Passaic, NJ Clifton
Comforter Corp., Passaic, NJ
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after December 22, 1992.
TA-W-29,415; Smith Energy Services, Odessa, TX
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after January 15, 1993.
TA-W-29,354; General Motors Corp., Delco Chassis Div., Livonia, MI
A certification was issued covering all workers engaged in the
production of bumpers separated on or after July 1, 1993. Also, all
workers at the suspension component line are denied.
TA-W-29,423; J.K. Operating Corp., Kulpmont, PA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after January 12, 1993.
TA-W-29,372; Hubbell-Bell, Inc., Fogelsville, PA
A certification was issued covering all workers engaged in
employment related to the production of weatherproof electrical
products separated on or after December 21, 1992. The foregoing
determination does not apply to workers engaged in the production of
electrical modular tubing (conduits) of fittings.
TA-W-29,438; Canal Industries, Inc., Stigler, OK
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after January 11, 1993.
Also, pursuant to Title V of the North American Free Trade
Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. 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 February, 1994.
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--
(A) That sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision
have decreased absolutely,
(B) That imports from Mexico or Canada of articles like or directly
competitive with articles produced by such firm or subdivision have
increased,
(C) That the increase in imports contributed importantly to such
workers' separations or threat of separation and to the decline in
sales or production of such firm or subdivision; or
(2) 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
subdivision.
Negative Determinations NAFTA-TAA
NAFTA-TAA-00009; Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co., Woodburn, IN
The investigation revealed that criteria (2) and criteria (4) were
not met. Sales and production increased at the subject plant in 1993
compared to 1992. There was no shift in production of tires from the
workers' firm to Canada or Mexico during the relevant period.
NAFTA-TAA-00005; A.C.A. Lumber, Inc., Beaver, WA
The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and criteria (4) were
not met. There was no shift in production of alder lumber from the
workers' firm to Canada or Mexico during the relevant period. Also,
increased imports from Canada or Mexico did not contribute importantly
to the worker separations & the sales & production declines at A.C.A.
Lumber, Inc.
NAFTA-TAA-00007; Worzalla Publishing Co., Inc., Worzalla-East, Inc.,
Eastontown, NJ
The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and criteria (4) were
not met. There was no shift in production of alder lumber from the
workers' firm to Canada or Mexico during the relevant period. Also,
increased imports from Canada or Mexico did not contribute importantly
to the worker separations & the sales & production declines at
Worzalla-East, Inc.
Affirmative Determination NAFTA-TAA
NAFTA-TAA-00004; Seattle Shake and Shingle, Forks, WA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after December 8, 1993.
I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued
during the month of February, 1994. 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 to write to the above address.
Dated: March 2, 1994.
Marvin M. Fooks,
Director, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 94-5623 Filed 3-9-94; 8:45 am]
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