02-24104. 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 (P.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 FAFTA-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 P.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, D.C. provided such request if filed in writing with the Director of DTAA not later than November 4, 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 November 4, 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 12th day of September, 2002.

Edward A. Tomchick,

Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.

Appendix

Subject firm	Location	Date received at governor's office	Petition number	Articles produced
Savane International (Wkrs)	El Paso, TX	08/26/2002	NAFTA-6,481	Cut fabrics.
Farley's and Sather Candy (Co.)	Oklahoma, OK	08/21/2002	NAFTA-6,482	Candy.
Federal Mogul—North America Friction (Co.)	Brighton, MA	08/23/2002	NAFTA-6,483	Friction products—brakes.
CommScope, Inc. of North (Co.)	Hickory, NC	08/26/2002	NAFTA-6,484	Coxial and fiber optic.
Oshkosh B'Gosh—Miami Trim Warehouse (Co.)	Medley, FL	08/19/2002	NAFTA-6,485	Trim items (zippers, buttons, thread).
Midwest Electric Products (Co.)	Mankato, MN	08/19/2002	NAFTA-6,486	Service entrance models.
Disa Industries (IRW)	Holly, MI	08/22/2002	NAFTA-6,487	Foundry machines.
Kimberly Clark (PACE)	Neenah, WI	08/22/2002	NAFTA-6,488	Feminine care products.
Minnesota Brewing Molding (Wkrs)	St. Paul, MN	08/22/2002	NAFTA-6,489	Malt beverage/beer.
IBM Corporation (Wkrs)	Essex Junction, VT	08/22/2002	NAFTA-6,490	Semiconductor modules.
Hoffco—Comet Industries (Co.)	Rushville, IN	08/21/2002	NAFTA-6,491	Transmission for washing machines.
Maurer Enterprises (Wkrs)	Grans Pass, OR	08/09/2002	NAFTA-6,492	Wooden stakes and poles.
United Sweater Mills (Co.)	Jersey City, NJ	08/23/2002	NAFTA-6,493	Sweaters.
Doncasters—Turbo Products (Wkrs)	Ivoryton, CT	08/12/2002	NAFTA-6,494	Gas turbine blades.
Hasler, Inc. (Co.)	Shelton, CT	08/12/2002	NAFTA-6,495	Meters.
Wyman Gordon Forgings (IAMAW)	Houston, TX	08/21/2002	NAFTA-6,496	Aircraft engine components.
International Ceramic Welding (Co.)	DeMotte, IN	08/21/2002	NAFTA-6,497	Refactory.
Leatherworks (UAW)	Detroit, MI	08/20/2002	NAFTA-6,498	Leather sealing skins.
TreeSources Industries—Spanaway Lumber (Wkrs)	Tacoma, WA	08/21/2002	NAFTA-6,499	Lumber.
Marconi (Co.)	Toccoa, GA	08/20/2002	NAFTA-6,500	Telecommunication equipment.
Spectralink (Wkrs)	Boulder, CO	08/19/2002	NAFTA-6,501	Cell phones.
Mo Tech (Wkrs)	Oakdale, MN	08/20/2002	NAFTA-6,502	Injection molds.
Fashion Star (Wkrs)	Carrollton, GA	08/22/2002	NAFTA-6,503	Ladies apparel.
Owens Brigam Medical (Co.)	Corona, CA	07/23/2002	NAFTA-6,504	Injection molds.
Hudson RCI (Co.)	Temecula, CA	08/15/2002	NAFTA-6,505	Plastic medical products.
Motorola (Wkrs)	Mesa, AZ	08/26/2002	NAFTA-6,506	Pressure sensors.
Autoline Industries (Co.)	Argyle, WI	08/30/2002	NAFTA-6,507	Calipers and distributors.
Pliant Solutions (PACE)	Fort Edward, NY	08/23/2002	NAFTA-6,508	Printed pattern vinyl.
Dana Corporation (Co.)	Hastings, NE	08/27/2002	NAFTA-6,509	Cylinder liners.
Northern Engraving (Wkrs)	Lansis, IA	08/26/2002	NAFTA-6,510	Stamping.
NetManage (Wkrs)	Bellingham, WA	08/28/2002	NAFTA-6,511	Software products.
Fishking Processors (Wkrs)	Los Angeles, CA	08/05/2002	NAFTA-6,512	Fish and seafood products.
Power Technologies (Wkrs)	Erie, PA	08/29/2002	NAFTA-6,513	AC and DC power distribution units.
Emgle Products (USWA)	Johnstown, PA	08/29/2002	NAFTA-6,514	Hand carried and twin stack units.
Laurel Mould (Wkrs)	Greensburg, PA	08/29/2002	NAFTA-6,515	Moulds for glass.
Hershey Foods (Co.)	Pennsburg, PA	08/29/2002	NAFTA-6,516	Confectionery products.
Metropolitan Steel—Steelco (Wkrs)	Sinking Springs, PA	08/29/2002	NAFTA-6,517	Building materials.
Johnstown Knitting Mill (Co.)	Johnstown, NY	08/29/2002	NAFTA-6,518	Knitware.
Surgical Corp. of America (Co.)	Irvington, NY	08/29/2002	NAFTA-6,519	Disposable medical gauze products.
Fashion Enterprise (Wkrs)	El Paso, TX	08/29/2002	NAFTA-6,520	Ladies suits, pants, jackets etc.
Alcoa Badin Works (Co.)	Badin, NC	08/29/2002	NAFTA-6,521	Aluminum engots, coils.
Weyerhaeuser Company (Co.)	Albany, OR	08/28/2002	NAFTA-6,522	Logging.
Northern Engraving (Co.)	Holmen, WI	09/03/2002	NAFTA-6,523	Decorative trim for auto, boats, etc.
Milwaukee Electric Tool (Wkrs)	Brookfield, WI	09/03/2002	NAFTA-6,524	Electric power tools.
Perfection Schwank (Co.)	Wanesboro, GA	09/05/2002	NAFTA-6,525	Heaters.