02-12381. 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. Upon 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 May 28, 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 May 28, 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 29th day of April 2002.

Edward A. Tomchick,

Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.

Appendix

Subject firm	Location	Date Received at governor's office	Petition No.	Articles produced
Biljo, Inc. (Co.)	Dublin, GA	04/22/2002	NAFTA-6,099	Men's and boy's slacks.
Pacific Crest Lumber (Co.)	Winlock, WA	04/15/2002	NAFTA-6,100	Wood.
Mount Vernon Mills (Co.)	Alto, GA	04/19/2002	NAFTA-6,101	Yarn.
Harris Welco—J.W. Harris (Co.)	Kings Mountain, NC	04/22/2002	NAFTA-6,102	Plastic lens.
Bombardier Aerospace (Wkrs.)	Wichita, KS	04/16/2002	NAFTA-6,103	Engineering and assemblies.
International Truck and Engine (UAW)	Springfield, OH	04/12/2002	NAFTA-6,104	Trucks and trucks chassis.
Warnaco (Co.)	Abeville, SC	04/16/2002	NAFTA-6,105	Jeanswear.
Spiegel Group TeleServices (SGTS) (Wkrs.)	Wichita, KY	04/17/2002	NAFTA-6,106	Call center.
Modine Manufacturing (Wkrs.)	Emporia, KY	01/16/2002	NAFTA-6,107	Motor vehicle radiators.
Peck Manufacturing (Co.)	Warronton, NC	04/18/2002	NAFTA-6,108	Cotton yarn.
GretagMacBeth (Wkrs.)	New Windsor, NY	04/18/2002	NAFTA-6,109	Software testing.
Newell Manufacturing (UAW/C)	Lowell, MI	04/18/2002	NAFTA-6,110	Metal stampings.
International Paper (IBEW)	Oswego, NY	03/11/2002	NAFTA-6,111	Linerboard and medium.
Ivaco Steel Processing (USWA)	Towawanda, NY	10/26/2001	NAFTA-6,112	Steel rod.
Crossroad Knitting (Co.)	Claudville, VA	04/18/2002	NAFTA-6,113	Socks.
Wellman, Inc. (Co.)	Fayetteville, NC	04/18/2002	NAFTA-6,114	Polyester filament (yarn).
B.F. Goodrich (IAM)	Palmyra, NY	10/09/2001	NAFTA-6,115	Seals, rubber good and expansion joints.
Signal Transformer (Co.)	Inwood, NY	11/16/2001	NAFTA-6,116	Power transformers.
Texf Industries (Co.)	New York, NY	10/31/2001	NAFTA-6,117	Apparel fabric.
Benchmark (Wkrs.)	Cheektowaga, NY	12/21/2001	NAFTA-6,118	Ceramic thermal couple sleeve.
American Fast Print Limited (Wkrs.)	Spartanbury, SC	04/18/2002	NAFTA-6,119	Textiles.
Aerus LLC—Electronlux (Wkrs.)	Bristol, VA	04/08/2002	NAFTA-6,120	Floor care products.
Acorn Products (Wkrs.)	Lewiston, ME	04/17/2002	NAFTA-6,121	Slippers, socks, footwear.
Stream International—Solectron (Co.)	Dallas, TX	04/12/2002	NAFTA-6,122	Technical services for computer mfg.
Starkey Labs (Wkrs.)	Glencoe, MN	04/16/2002	NAFTA-6,123	Hearing aids.
National Service Industries—Holophane (Wkrs.)	Springfield, OH	03/28/2002	NAFTA-6,124	Foundries aluminum.
Wabach Technologies—Optek Sensor Group (Co.)	Huntington, IN	04/15/2002	NAFTA-6,125	Custom electrical actuators, solenoids.
Charm House—Furnimex Prod. U.S.A. (Wkrs.)	Plano, TX	04/22/2002	NAFTA-6,126	Dust ruffles, decor pillows, etc.
Knight Textile—Knight Industries (Co.)	Saluda, SC	04/22/2002	NAFTA-6,127	Ladies sportswear.
Deeter's Tool and Mfg. (Wkrs.)	Erie, PA	04/22/2002	NAFTA-6,128	Injection molding.
Bell Sponging (UNITE)	Allentown, PA	04/23/2002	NAFTA-6,129	Examination and sponging of fabric.
Corning—Photonic Technologies (Wkrs.)	West Henrietta, NY	11/21/2002	NAFTA-6,130	Couplers.
CimWorks (Wkrs.)	Kirkland, WA	04/23/2002	NAFTA-6,131	Software and hardware.
Midway Machine and Tool (Wkrs.)	Wilkes-Barre, PA	04/23/2002	NAFTA-6,132	Specialized parts and equipment.
Dekko Engineering (Co.)	Maintowoc, WI	04/23/2002	NAFTA-6,133	Wiring harness.
Keystone Thermistor (Co.)	Mt. Jewett, PA	04/23/2002	NAFTA-6,134	Thermistors control devices.
Independent Tool and Mfg. (Wkrs.)	Meadville, PA	04/23/2002	NAFTA-6,135	Molds, dies, production machining.
International Utility Structures (Co.)	Batesville, AR	04/22/2002	NAFTA-6,136	Poles.