00-7983. Investigations Regarding Certifications of Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance

Petitions have been filed with the Secretary of Labor under Section 221(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (“the Act”) and are identified in the Appendix to this notice. Upon receipt of these petitions, the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, has instituted investigations pursuant to Section 221(a) of the Act.

The purpose of each of the investigations is to determine whether the workers are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Title II, Chapter 2, of the Act. The investigations will further relate, as appropriate, to the determination of the date on which total or partial separations began or threatened to begin and the subdivision of the firm involved.

The petitioners or any other persons showing a substantial interest in the subject matter of the investigations may request a public hearing, provided such request is filed in writing with the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address show below, not later than April 10, 2000.

Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the subject matter of the investigations to the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, at the address shown below, not later than April 10, 2000.

The petitions filed in this case are available for inspection at the Office of the Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210.

Signed at Washington, DC this 13th day of March, 2000.

Grant D. Beale,

Program Manager, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.

Appendix

Petitions Instituted on 03/13/2000

TA-W	Subject firm (petitioners)	Location	Date of petition	Product(s)
37,438	Georgia Pacific (PACE)	Woodland, ME	03/01/2000	Panels.
37,439	National Ceramics (Wkrs)	Cunningham, KY	02/28/2000	Lamp Shades and Vases.
37,440	Terry Products, Inc (Wkrs)	Kannapolis, NC	03/02/2000	Infant and Children's Sleepers.
37,441	Kobe Precision, Inc (Wkrs)	Hayward, CA	02/23/2000	Aluminum Substrates.
37,442	Cannon Knits (Wrks)	Andrews, SC	02/29/2000	Tee Shirts.
37,443	Jerzees Activewear (Co.)	Geneva, AL	02/25/2000	Knit Apparel.
37,444	Kobratech Design (Wkrs)	N. Canton, OH	02/27/2000	Tire Model Makers.
37,445	Gorham—Lenox (Co.)	Smithfield, RI	02/29/2000	Stainless Steel Place Settings.
37,446	Mulay Plastics, Inc (Wkrs)	Casa Grande, AZ	02/29/2000	Cabinetry for Computer Monitors.
37,447	Powerex, Inc (co.)	Youngwood, PA	02/15/2000	Semiconductors.
37,448	Regal Ware (Co.)	Jacksonville, AR	02/23/2000	Aluminum Cookware.
37,449	New River Apparel (Wkrs)	Fries, VA	02/28/2000	Shirts, Pants, Sweatshirts, Jackets.
37,450	Xomox Corporation (Co.)	Cincinnati, OH	03/03/2000	Ball Valves.
37,451	Cross Creek Apparel (Co.)	Mount Airy, NC	02/21/2000	Knit Shirts, Pants.
37,452	EZA Technology (Co.)	Conyers, GA	02/28/2000	Computer Cases.
37,453	Jantzen, Inc (Co.)	Seneca, SC	02/29/2000	Warehoused & Cut Apparel Fabric.
37,454	Corson Manufacturing Co (Wkrs)	Lockport, NY	03/01/2000	Folding Cartons.
37,455	McCain Foods USA (Co.)	Burley, ID	02/05/2000	Frozen French Fries.
37,456	General Electric Services (UE)	Ontario, CA	03/05/2000	Overall & Repair Jet Engines.
37,457	Best Manufacturing Co (Co.)	Johnson City, TN	03/06/2000	Synthetic Disposable Gloves.
37,458	Williston Manufacturing (Co.)	Williston, SC	01/21/2000	Girl's & Boy's Shorts, Tops.
37,459	Rohm and Haas Co. (IUOE)	Philadelphia, PA	03/03/2000	Ion Exchange Resins.
37,460	Mr. Louis Manufacturing (Wkrs)	Hialeah, FL	03/03/2000	Ladies' Jackets.
37,461	Epic Components Co (Co.)	New Boston, MI	02/23/2000	Plastic Automobile Components.
37,462	Brandon Manufacturing (Co.)	Shreveport, LA	02/16/2000	Metal Parts for Electrical Switches.
37,463	LaCrosse Footwear, Inc (USWA)	LaCrosse, Wi	02/24/2000	Rubber Footwear.
37,464	Republic Supply Co (Wkrs)	Sidney, MT	02/28/2000	Oil Pipe Fittings.
37,465	Quaker Oats Co. (BCTGM)	Shiremanstown, PA	02/27/2000	Cereals and Granola Bars.
37,466	Rochester Button Co. (Co.)	Kenbridge, VA	03/01/2000	Polyester Buttons.
37,467	Hartz and Co., Inc. (UNITE)	Baltimore, MD	03/06/2000	Men's Suits, Trousers and Sport and Coats.
37,468	Great American Knitting (Co.)	Pottstown, PA	03/06/2000	Men's Gold Toe Socks.
37,469	Sherwood Market House (UNITE)	Alliance, OH	03/06/2000	Ladies' Coats.