02-5570. 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. Open notice from a Governor that a NAFTA-TAA petition has been received, the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance (DTAA), 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 Director of DTAA at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in Washington, DC provided such request if filed in writing with the Director of DTAA not later than March 21, 2002.

Also, interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the subject matter of the petitions to the Director of DTAA at the address shown below not later than March 21, 2002.

Petitions filed with the Governors are available for inspection at the Office of the Director, DTAA, ETA, DOL, Room C-5311, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210.

Signed at Washington, DC this 28th day of February 2002.

Edward A. Tomchick,

Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.

Appendix

Subject firm	Location	Date received at Governor's office	Petition number	Articles produced
Corning Cable (Wkrs)	Hickory, NC	01/02/2002	NAFTA-5,735	fiber optic cable.
Solon Manufacturing (Co.)	Skowhegan, ME	01/16/2002	NAFTA-5,736	ice cream sticks.
Harsco Corp.—Heckett Multiserv (Wkrs)	Whiting, IN	01/15/2002	NAFTA-5,737	steel.
Drexel Heritage Furnshings (Co.)	Drexel, NC	01/22/2002	NAFTA-5,738	residential furniture.
Shield Acquisition—Coldwell Moser (Co.)	New Albany, IN	01/22/2002	NAFTA-5,739	saddle skirting.
Rem Electronics Supply (Co.)	El Paso, TX	01/22/2002	NAFTA-5,740	distributed electronics parts.
Western Power Products (Co.)	Hood River, OR	01/14/2002	NAFTA-5,741	fiberglass enclosures.
Cannon County Knitting Mills (Wkrs)	Smithville, TN	01/22/2002	NAFTA-5,742	knit wearing apparel.
Zeeland Chemical—Cambrex Corp. (Wkrs)	Zeeland, MI	01/22/2002	NAFTA-5,743	chemicals.
Haworth (Wkrs)	Haworth, MI	01/22/2002	NAFTA-5,744	chairs.
Gold Toe Brands (Co.)	Bally, PA	01/18/2002	NAFTA-5,745	men and women's socks.
Loranger Manufacturing (Co.)	Warren, PA	01/18/2002	NAFTA-5,746	apparel.
Park Hannifin (Wkrs)	Reading, PA	01/28/2002	NAFTA-5,747	repair multi spindle screw machines.
J and E International Sales (Co.)	El Paso, TX	01/18/2002	NAFTA-5,748	sales/distribution of copper tubing.
Goodyear Dunlop Tires N.A. (USWA)	Huntsville, AL	01/18/2002	NAFTA-5,749	radial passenger and light truck tires.
Telex Communications (Wkrs)	Buchanan, MI	01/28/2002	NAFTA-5,750	audio service.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber (USWA)	East Gadsden, AL	01/15/2002	NAFTA-5,751	radial passenger tires and hummer.
Cascade General (Co.)	Portland, OR	01/07/2002	NAFTA-5,752	pump shafts.
Salem Oil and Grease (Co.)	Salem, MA	01/16/2002	NAFTA-5,753	leather softness, waxes and greases.
Polariod Corporation (Wkrs)	Camb, MA	01/17/2002	NAFTA-5,754	film and equipment.
Delphi Automotive System (Wkrs)	Oak Creek, WI	01/16/2002	NAFTA-5,755	auto body computers phones and service.
AT and T (Co.)	Los Angeles, CA	01/07/2002	NAFTA-5,756	phones and service.
Wateree Textile (Co.)	Lugoff, SC	01/17/2002	NAFTA-5,757	taffata lining fabrics.
Bosch Rexroth Croporation (IAMAW)	Sturtevant, WI	01/16/2002	NAFTA-5,758	hydraulic pumps, vales, manifolds.
Hoffman Enclosures—Pentair (Wkrs)	Anoka, MN	01/16/2002	NAFTA-5,759	enclosures.
Donaldson Company (Co.)	Nicholasville, KY	01/25/2002	NAFTA-5,760	panels, hoppers, fan assemblies.
Clear Pine Mouldings (Wkrs)	Prineville, OR	01/22/2002	NAFTA-5,761	doors and windows for residentual.
JTD, Inc. (Wkrs)	Tigard, OR	01/25/2002	NAFTA-5,762	aluminum tooling (castings).
Leavitt Communications (Wkrs)	Lincolnshire, IL	02/20/2002	NAFTA-5,763	wireless products.
J. Dashew, Inc. (Wkrs)	Baltimore, MD	11/14/2002	NAFTA-5,764	industrial sewing machine and supplies.
Prudential Steel—Maverick Tube (Wkrs)	Langview, WA	01/25/2002	NAFTA-5,765	steel.
Badger States Tanning (Wkrs)	Milwaukee, WI	01/28/2002	NAFTA-5,766	suede leather splits.
Huhtamaki Foodservices, Chinet Co. (The) (PACE)	Waterville, ME	01/23/2002	NAFTA-5,767	laminated pulp molded plates.
Ultrafem, Inc. (Co.)	Missoula, MT	01/17/2002	NAFTA-5,768	sanitary protection products.
Materials Processing (Co.)	Riverview, MI	01/22/2002	NAFTA-5,769	coated axle.
Kolenda Tool and Die (Co.)	Wyoming, MI	01/23/2002	NAFTA-5,770	injection molds and plastic molded parts.
Dillon Yarn (Wkrs)	Dillon, SC	01/23/2002	NAFTA-5,771	yarn.
Asarco, Inc.—Amarillo Copper Refinery (USWA)	Amarillo, TX	01/23/2002	NAFTA-5,772	copper.
Superior Milling (Wkrs)	Watersmeet, MI	01/23/2002	NAFTA-5,773	green lumber.
Xpectra, Inc. (Wkrs)	Santa Cruz, CA	01/18/2002	NAFTA-5,774	plastic injection moldings.
Printing Arts America (Wkrs)	Brisbane, CA	01/22/2002	NAFTA-5,775	printed materials.
Blauer Manufacturing—CAM Corp. (Co.)	Chatom, AL	01/23/2002	NAFTA-5,776	police outerwear.
R.R. Donnelley (Wkrs)	Lynchburg, VA	01/22/2002	NAFTA-5,777	catalogs.
Tyco Electronics (Wkrs)	Georgetown, KY	01/23/2002	NAFTA-5,778	wiring harnesses and cable.
Brunswick Foreign Trade Zone (Wkrs)	Brunswick, GA	01/23/2002	NAFTA-5,779	paper products.
AG Simpson Automotive Systems (UAW)	Sterling Heights, MI	01/24/2002	NAFTA-5,780	automotive bumper assemblies.
Pak-Mor Manufacturing (Wkrs)	San Antonio, TX	01/28/2002	NAFTA-5,781	front loader body shell.
Allegro Microsystems (Wkrs)	Willow Grove, PA	01/28/2002	NAFTA-5,782	integrated circuits.
Maska U.S. (Co.)	Williston, VT	01/28/2002	NAFTA-5,783	hockey apparel.
Ferraz Shawmut (Co.)	Newburyport, MA	01/24/2002	NAFTA-5,784	electrical fuses.
Symbol Technologies (Wkrs)	Houston, TX	01/23/2002	NAFTA-5,785	bar code scanners.
Flextronics Enclosures (Co.)	Kingston, PA	01/25/2002	NAFTA-5,786	enclosures (cabinets).
Flextronics Enclosures (Wkrs)	Smithfield, NC	01/29/2002	NAFTA-5,787	motorola cabinets.
United Central Industrial—Blue Ridge (Co.)	Bassett, VA	01/25/2002	NAFTA-5,788	industrial supplies and tools.
Genelity Corp. (Wkrs)	Jessup, PA	01/29/2002	NAFTA-5,789	artificial christmas trees.
Owens Illinois (Wkrs)	Newburyport, MA	01/14/2002	NAFTA-5,790	plastic containers.
L and G Manufacturing (UNITE)	Archbald, PA	01/29/2002	NAFTA-5,791	men's suit and dress pants.
TNS Mills (Co.)	Rockingham, NC	01/29/2002	NAFTA-5,792	textile yarn.
Ferro Corporation (Wkrs	Pittsburgh, PA	01/29/2002	NAFTA-5,793	glass enamels, ceramic coatings.
Emerson Electric—Daniel Measurement (Co.)	Statesboro, GA	02/04/2002	NAFTA-5,794	turbine and valve product lines.
Lakemont Mfg. (Co.)	Lakemont, GA	01/30/3002	NAFTA-5,795	ladies pants.
John Solomon (Co.)	Somerville, MA	01/31/2002	NAFTA-5,796	textiles, pockets etc.
Engelhand Corporation (Wkrs)	McLntyre, GA	01/30/2002	NAFTA-5,797	mined kaolin.
Oxford Slacks (Co.)	Monroe, GA	01/30/2002	NAFTA-5,798	men's slacks.
Aalfs Manufacturing (Co.)	Texarkana, AR	02/04/2002	NAFTA-5,799	denim bottoms, jeans, shorts.
FDB, Inc. (Co.)	Lincolnton, GA	02/04/2002	NAFTA-5,800	men's and ladies jackets.
Associated Spring—Barnes Group (Co.)	Dallas, TX	02/04/2002	NAFTA-5,801	power brake and return springs.
Justin Brands (Co.)	Ft. Worth, TX	02/04/2002	NAFTA-5,802	boots.
Optek Technology (Wkrs)	Carrollton, TX	01/30/2002	NAFTA-5,803	automotive plastic parts.
R.G. Barry (Co.)	Laredo, TX	01/30/2002	NAFTA-5,804	slipper components.
GeoComm Corporation (Co.)	El Paso, TX	01/30/2002	NAFTA-5,805	digital telecommunication services.
Accuride (Wkrs)	Columbia, TN	01/25/2002	NAFTA-5,806	light truck wheel.
Angelica Corporation (Wkrs)	Savannah, TN	01/30/2002	NAFTA-5,807	health care garments.
Forth, Inc.—Altex, Inc. (Co.)	Charlotte, NC	02/04/2002	NAFTA-5,808	knitted cotton.
Haworth, Inc.—Myrtle Mueller (Co.)	Chadbourn, NC	01/30/2002	NAFTA-5,809	file cabinet, tables.
Sanmina, Inc. (Wkrs)	Clinton, NC	01/28/2002	NAFTA-5,810	metal.
Thomson Multimedia (Wkrs)	Indianapolis, IN	02/05/2002	NAFTA-5,811	test equipment.
3M Bedford Park (Co.)	Bedford Park, IL	02/05/2002	NAFTA-5,812	paper, film and foil pressure.
CHF Industries (Wkrs)	Loris, SC	02/05/2002	NAFTA-5,813	bedding.
Tyco International (Co.)	Arab, AL	02/04/2002	NAFTA-5,814	motor controls.
Angelica Corporation (Wkrs)	Collinwood, TN	02/04/2002	NAFTA-5,815	hospital apparel.
Mitel Network—Network Access Solutions (Wkrs)	Ogdensburg, NY	02/01/2002	NAFTA-5,816	printed circuit board.
parker Hannifin (Co.)	Sanasota, FL	02/01/2002	NAFTA-5,817	valves.
S-B Power Tool (Co.)	Walnut Ridge, AR	02/04/2002	NAFTA-5,818	sanders, grinders, hammers.
Seagate US LLC (Wkrs)	Oklahoma City, OK	02/01/2002	NAFTA-5,819	hard disc drives.
Albany International (Co.)	Greenville, SC	01/31/2002	NAFTA-5,820	paper machines.
BH Electronics (Wkrs)	Marshall, MN	01/31/2002	NAFTA-5,821	transformer.
Sims Manufacturing (Co.)	Rutland, MA	01/30/2002	NAFTA-5,822	tractor cabs.
LeeMah Electronics (Wkrs)	San Francisco, CA	01/31/2002	NAFTA-5,823	circuit boards.
Uniroyal Goodrich Tire (USWA)	Tuscaloose, AL	01/30/2002	NAFTA-5,824	radial passenger tires.
Vaapco Group—Novatch Mfg. (Co.)	Millers Tavern, VA	01/23/2002	NAFTA-5,825	brake pads.
Fruit of the Loom (Wkrs)	Jamestown, KY	01/30/2002	NAFTA-5,826	men's and women's underware.
Carey Industries (Co.)	Danbury, CT	01/29/2002	NAFTA-5,827	textile dye.
T and K Manufacturing (Co.)	Brownstown, PA	01/31/2002	NAFTA-5,828	women's undergarments.
Chambersburg Engineering (Co.)	Chambersburg, PA	02/04/2002	NAFTA-5,829	heavy equipment.
D and M Tool (Co.)	Meadville, PA	02/04/2002	NAFTA-5,830	jigs, dies, fixtures, molds.
Champion Part (Wkrs)	Beech Creek, PA	02/04/2002	NAFTA-5,831	carburators axles.
Pittsburgh Annealing Box (USWA)	Pittsburgh, PA	02/04/2002	NAFTA-5,832	annealing inner covers.
Tyco Electronics (Wkrs)	Carlisle, PA	02/04/2002	NAFTA-5,833	electronic terminals.
Emerson Process Brooks Instrument (Wkrs)	Hatfield, PA	02/04/2002	NAFTA-5,834	sensor winding.
Pabst Brewing (Wkrs)	Fogelsville, PA	02/01/2002	NAFTA-5,835	beer and malt beverages.
Tyco Electronics (Wkrs)	Jacobus, PA	02/05/2002	NAFTA-5,836	electrical connectors.
Canto Tool (Co.)	Meadville, PA	02/05/2002	NAFTA-5,837	tooling.
Philadelphia Mixers (Co.)	Palmyra, PA	02/01/2002	NAFTA-5,838	gearing, shafts, etc.
Square D (Co.)	Oshkosh, WI	02/11/2002	NAFTA-5,839	low voltage transformers & medical panel.
McCoy Ellison (Co.)	Monroe, NC	02/11/2002	NAFTA-5,840	textile equipment.
Biltwell Clothing (UNITE)	Farmington, MO	01/30/2002	NAFTA-5,841	garments.
Schumacher Electric (Co.)	Hoopeston, IL	02/05/2002	NAFTA-5,842	automotive battery chargers.
Dale Electronics (Wkrs)	Norfolk, NE	02/04/2002	NAFTA-5,843	e-rel, mil-chip.
Argus International (Wkrs)	Medley, FL	02/06/2002	NAFTA-5,844	pants, shirts and women's suits.
Hale Products (Co.)	St. Joseph, TN	02/06/2002	NAFTA-5,845	portable fire pumps.
Evy of California (Wkrs)	Bakersfield, CA	01/28/2002	NAFTA-5,846	apparel.
Bowater (PACE)	Coosa Pines, AL	02/07/2002	NAFTA-5,847	pulp and paper.
Tee Tease LLC (Azteca)(Wkrs)	Commerce, CA	11/07/2001	NAFTA-5,848	print tee shirts.
Levolor Kirsch Window Fashions (Co.)	Westminster, CA	02/06/2002	NAFTA-5,849	wood and faux wood.
RHI Refractories America—AP Green Ind. (Co.)	Middletown, PA	02/08/2002	NAFTA-5,850	precast refractory shapes.
California Joy (Co.)	Glendale, CA	02/06/2002	NAFTA-5,851	swimwear.
Southwire Company (Co.)	Carrollton, GA	02/07/2002	NAFTA-5,852	fuel tanks.
Tri Way Mfg. (Wkrs)	El Paso, TX	02/07/2002	NAFTA-5,853	injection molds.
Smiths Group—Portex, Inc. (Co.)	Fort Myers, FL	02/08/2002	NAFTA-5,854	Anesthesia Circuits.
Low Complexity Mfg. Group (Co.)	Utica, NY	10/25/2002	NAFTA-5,855	fusel assemblies.
Black and Decker (Co.)	Nashville, TN	02/07/2002	NAFTA-5,856	reconditioning of tools.
Tyco Printed Circuit Group (Wkrs)	Dallas, OR	02/04/2002	NAFTA-5,857	printed circuit boards.
West Point Foundry and Machine (Co.)	West Point, GA	02/15/2002	NAFTA-5,858	sale, service of textile machinery.
Schott Corporation (Co.)	Jefferson, MN	02/15/2002	NAFTA-5,859	wire.
Arlee Home Fashions (Wkrs)	Leachville, AR	02/19/2002	NAFTA-5,860	chairpads and pillows.
L.E. Mason Co.—Thomas and Betts (Co.)	Boston, MA	02/11/2002	NAFTA-5,861	zinc.
Schrader Machine and Tool—SMT Auto (Wkrs)	Hanover, MI	01/08/2002	NAFTA-5,862	auto parts.
Thomas and Betts (Co.)	Quakertown, PA	02/15/2002	NAFTA-5,863	application tools.
Westwood LLC (Wkrs)	Marion, NC	02/12/2002	NAFTA-5,864	cloth.
National Steel Pellet (USWA)	Keewtin, MN	02/14/2002	NAFTA-5,865	steel pellet.
Exide Technologies (Co.)	Florence, MS	02/14/2002	NAFTA-5,866	batteries.
Tracy Minntronix (Wkrs)	Tracy, MN	01/31/2002	NAFTA-5,867	transformers.
Alcoa Wheel Products—Reynolds Wheel (Co.)	Lebanon, VA	02/13/2002	NAFTA-5,868	hot forging, re-machining.
Cherry Automotive (Wkrs)	Waukegan, IL	02/22/2002	NAFTA-5,869	electronic components.