02-16976. 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 shown below, not later than July 18, 2002.

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 July 18, 2002.

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, Room C-5311, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210.

Signed at Washington, DC this 10th day of June, 2002.

Edward A. Tomchick,

Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.

Appendix

[Petitions instituted on 06/10/2002]

TA-W	Subject firm (petitioners)	Location	Date of petition	Product(s)
41,616	Greenfield Industries (USWA)	Lyndonville, VT	05/14/2002	Taps.
41,617	American Papermills (PACE)	Gilman, VT	05/28/2002	Printing Paper.
41,618	Ethan Allen, Inc. (Comp)	Randolph, VT	05/29/2002	Furniture.
41,619	Ube Automotive (UAW)	Mason, OH	05/29/2002	Aluminum Wheels.
41,620	Atofina Chemicals, Inc. (Wrks)	Wichita, KS	05/13/2002	RZZ Refrigerant.
41,621	Gorham Manufacturing Comp)	Smithfield, RI	05/30/2002	Sterling Silver/Stainless Steel.
41,622	Permagraphics, Inc. (Comp)	Eugene, OR	05/28/2002	Window Stickers.
41,623	DeCrane Aircraft Seating (Wrks)	Marinette, WI	05/24/2002	Medical Equipment.
41,624	ADC Telecommunications Wrks)	Shakopee, MN	05/30/2002	Fiber Optic Cables.
41,625	InSystem Technologies (Wrks)	Roanoke, VA	05/02/2002	Software Sales Support.
41,626	Sitel Corp. (Wrks)	Longview, TX	05/09/2002	Customer Care Center.
41,627	Moltrup Steel Co (Wrks)	Beaver Falls, PA	05/17/2002	Steel Bars.
41,628	Darco Kentucky (Comp)	Louisville, KY	05/20/2002	Orthopedic Softgoods.
41,629	Standard Steel (Wrks)	Burnham, PA	05/22/2002	Forged Railway Wheels.
41,630	Metokote Corp. (Wrks)	Loudon, TN	05/07/2002	Upper and Lower Links, Buckets.
41,631	Smiths-Aerospace (Comp)	Malvern, PA	05/13/2002	Facility Products.
41,632	Tecknit, Inc. (Comp)	Cranford, NJ	05/01/2002	O-Rings, Fingerstock, Wire Mesh.
41,633	Specialty Machine Co (Comp)	Gastonia, NC	05/17/2002	Tool and Die Parts.
41,634	Ansell Protective Product (Wrks)	Coshocton, OH	05/17/2002	Industrial Gloves.
41,635	T and J Personal Services (Comp)	Clearfield, PA	05/14/2002	Janitorial Services.
41,636	Invensys, Inc-Foxboro Co. (Comp)	Foxboro, MA	05/03/2002	Cable Assemblies.
41,637	Jones Apparel Group (Wrks)	Rural Hall, NC	04/30/2002	Clothes.
41,638	Glenn Enterprises, Inc (Wrks)	Sulligent, AL	05/14/2002	Ladies/Men's Casual Pants.
41,639	Sony Electronics (Wrks)	San Diego, CA	05/10/2002	Television and Computer Monitors.
41,640	Halmode Apparel, Inc. (Comp)	Roanoke, VA	05/15/2002	Ladies Apparel.
41,641	Southwest Cupid (Comp)	Bristow, OK	05/29/2002	Ladies Undergarments.
41,642	Parksley Apparel (Comp)	Parksley, VA	05/24/2002	Ladies' Blouses.
41,643	JD Holding Co., Inc. (Wrks)	Springport, MI	05/29/2002	Automatic Brake Systems.
41,644	Lear Corp Marlette (UAW)	Marlette, MI	05/31/2002	Headliners & Sunvisors.