96-23540. Investigations Regarding Certifications of Eligibility To Apply for NAFTA Transitional Adjustment Assistance  

  • [Federal Register Volume 61, Number 179 (Friday, September 13, 1996)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 48508-48509]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 96-23540]
    
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
    
    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 Public Law 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 
    Program Manager of the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance (OTAA), 
    Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Department of Labor 
    (DOL), announces the filing of the petition and takes actions 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 of after December 8, 1993 (date of enactment of Public Law 
    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 Program Manager of OTAA at the U.S. Department of 
    Labor (DOL) in Washington, D.C. provided such request is filed in 
    writing with the Program Manager of OTAA not later than September 23, 
    1996.
        Also, interested persons are invited to submit written comments 
    regarding the subject matter of the petitions to the Program Manager of 
    OTAA at the address shown below not later than September 23, 1996.
        Petitions filed with the Governors are available for inspection at 
    the Office of the Program Manager, OTAA, ETA, DOL, Room C-4318, 200 
    Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210.
    
        Signed at Washington, D.C. this 30th day of August, 1996.
    Russell T. Kile,
    Acting Program Manager, Policy and Reemployment Services, Office of 
    Trade Adjustment Assistance.
    
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                                                                                         Date                                                               
                                                                                     received at                                                            
       Petitioner (union/workers/firm)                     Location                   governor's          Petition No.                Articles produced     
                                                                                        office                                                              
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    Runny Mede Mills (Co.)..............  Tarboro, NC..............................     07/26/96  NAFTA-01159                   Hosiery.                    
    Protein Genetics; ABS Global, Inc.    Deforest, WI.............................     07/30/96  NAFTA-01160                   Bovine semen.               
     (Wkrs).                                                                                                                                                
    Dura-Bond Industries; Dura-Bond       Highspire, PA............................     07/31/96  NAFTA-01161                   Internal and external       
     Coating (IUDE).                                                                                                             coating of large steel     
                                                                                                                                 pipe.                      
    Reznor; Unit of Thomas and Betts      Mercer, PA...............................     07/30/96  NAFTA-01162                   Infrared heaters.           
     Corp. (USWA).                                                                                                                                          
    Fire Mountain Enterprises (Co.).....  Colstrip, MT.............................     07/23/96  NAFTA-01163                   General construction.       
    Sun Broom Co. (Wkrs)................  Mahoon, IL...............................     07/31/96  NAFTA-01164                   Cedar.                      
    Devro-Teepak, Inc. (Wkrs)...........  Danville, IL.............................     07/31/96  NAFTA-01165                   Meat casing.                
    Woodbridge Group/Cartex Corp. (IBT).  Fairless Hills, PA.......................     08/02/96  NAFTA-01166                   Molded urethane foam.       
    Remington Arms Company..............  Ilion, NY................................     08/02/96  NAFTA-01167                   Shotguns.                   
    Holiday Hosiery (Wkrs)..............  Hudson, NC...............................     08/05/96  NAFTA-01168                   Hosiery.                    
    Hubbard Farms (Wkrs)................  Lewisburg, WV............................     08/05/96  NAFTA-01169                   Turkey hatching eggs.       
    Chas. H. Lilly (ICWU)...............  Portland, OR.............................     08/05/96  NAFTA-01170                   Home and garden chemicals.  
    Strick Corporation (Co.)............  Berwick, PA..............................     08/05/96  NAFTA-01171                   Truck trailers and container
                                                                                                                                 chassis.                   
    Sterling Boot (Wkrs)................  Ft. Worth, TX............................     08/07/96  NAFTA-01172                   Western Apparel.            
    L.L. Brewton Lumber Company (Wkrs)..  Winnfield, LA............................     08/07/96  NAFTA-01173                   2'' dimension lumber.       
    Tyler Farms, Inc. (Wkrs)............  Balm, FL.................................     08/05/96  NAFTA-01174                   Sweet bell peppers,         
                                                                                                                                 cucumbers and squash.      
    Lukens Steel, Inc. (Wkrs)...........  Washington, PA...........................     08/08/96  NAFTA-01175                   Stainless steel, cold rolled
                                                                                                                                 sheets, coil and plate     
                                                                                                                                 steel.                     
    W.E.A. Manufacturing; Specialty       Olyphant, PA.............................     08/09/96  NAFTA-01176                   Compact disk.               
     Records (Wkrs).                                                                                                                                        
    J.E. Norgan Knitting Mills (Wkrs)...  Tamaqua, PA..............................     08/09/96  NAFTA-01177                   Thermal underwear.          
    Anchor Glass Container..............  Zanesville, OH...........................     08/09/96  NAFTA-01178                   Mould and blank equipment.  
    V.R. Fashions, Inc. (Wkrs)..........  Waco, TX.................................     08/12/96  NAFTA-01179                   Athletic clothing.          
    Jo-Nez Apparel, Inc. (Co.)..........  Tompkinsville, KY........................     08/12/96  NAFTA-01180                   Denim jeans.                
    Premier Edible Oils.................  Portland, OR.............................     08/09/96  NAFTA-01181                   Refined edible cooking oils.
    Clothing Connection (Wkrs)..........  Santa Ana, CA............................     08/12/96  NAFTA-01182                   Women's clothing.           
    Dynamic Axle Co. (Co.)..............  Rancho Dominguez, CA.....................     08/12/96  NAFTA-01183                   Front wheel drive axles.    
    Teledyne, Inc.; Teledyne Ryan         San Diego, CA............................     08/13/96  NAFTA-01184                   Aircraft structures.        
     Aeronautical.                                                                                                                                          
    Hodge Apparel, Inc. (Wkrs)..........  Harrisville, WV..........................     08/12/96  NAFTA-01185                   Blouses.                    
    Raster Graphics, Inc. (Wkrs)........  Redmond, OR..............................     08/13/96  NAFTA-01186                   Circuit boards.             
    Whirlpool Corporation...............  Evansville, IN...........................     08/13/96  NAFTA-01187                   Refrigerators.              
    Apex Mold and Engraving (Wkrs)......  Sterling Heights, MI.....................     07/30/96  NAFTA-01188                   Production and repair of    
                                                                                                                                 injection molds.           
    Precision Machining and Polishing     Milwaukee, WI............................     08/13/96  NAFTA-01189                   Jack bases.                 
     (Co.).                                                                                                                                                 
    Strick Corporation (Co.)............  Hughesville, PA..........................     08/05/96  NAFTA-01190                   Truck trailer flooring.     
    Dico Tire (Wkrs)....................  Clinton, TN..............................     08/14/96  NAFTA-01191                   Lawn and garden and         
                                                                                                                                 industrial tires.          
    Gonyeas Woodworking (Wkrs)..........  Monroe, WA...............................     08/13/96  NAFTA-01192                   Entertainment cabinets, oak 
                                                                                                                                 furniture.                 
    Robertshaw Controls Company;          Ellijay, GA..............................     08/14/96  NAFTA-01193                   Appliances.                 
     Appliance Controls Division (Co.).                                                                                                                     
    Roundwood Timber Products, Inc.       Chemult, OR..............................     08/14/96  NAFTA-01194                   Lodgepole pine posts and    
     (Co.).                                                                                                                      poles.                     
    
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    BASF Corporation (Wkrs).............  Holland, MI..............................     08/09/96  NAFTA-01195                   Inks and pigments for       
                                                                                                                                 printing.                  
    Weyerhaeuser Co. (IAM)..............  Timberlands, WA..........................     08/16/96  NAFTA-01196                   Dimension soft wood lumber. 
    Newport Shrimp (Wkrs)...............  Newport, OR..............................     08/16/96  NAFTA-01197                   Seafood.                    
    Modular Devices (Co.)...............  Torrance, CA.............................     08/18/96  NAFTA-01198                   Assembly and testing of     
                                                                                                                                 custom power supplies.     
    Casa Brand, Inc. (Wkrs).............  Los Angeles, CA..........................     08/19/96  NAFTA-01199                   Clothing casual wear.       
    Southwest Fashion, Inc. (Wkrs)......  El Paso, TX..............................     08/19/96  NAFTA-01200                   Cut garments.               
    Jar-Car Manufacturing (Co.).........  El Paso, TX..............................     08/20/96  NAFTA-01201                   Jeans.                      
    U.S. Colors, Inc. (Co.).............  Rocky Mount, NC..........................     08/20/96  NAFTA-01202                   Apparel, tee shirts.        
    Rohm and Haas (Wkrs)................  Philadelphia, PA.........................     08/19/96  NAFTA-01203                   Ion exchange resins and     
                                                                                                                                 hydrides.                  
    K and M; Division of Avery Denisson   Torrance, CA.............................     08/21/96  NAFTA-01204                   School and office supplies. 
     (IBT).                                                                                                                                                 
    Lucent Technologies (Wkrs)..........  Little Rock, AR..........................     08/19/96  NAFTA-01205                   Printer, keyboards, cellular
                                                                                                                                 telephone.                 
    Go/Dan Industries (Wkrs)............  Peru, IL.................................     08/20/96  NAFTA-01206                   Heater core production.     
    Plastiflex (Wkrs)...................  Centralia, IL............................     08/21/96  NAFTA-01207                   Swimming pool hoses.        
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    [FR Doc. 96-23540 Filed 9-12-96; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 4510-30-M
    
    
    

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Published:
09/13/1996
Department:
Labor Department
Entry Type:
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Document Number:
96-23540
Pages:
48508-48509 (2 pages)
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