00-26160. 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 October 23, 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 October 23, 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, Room C-5311, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210.

Signed at Washington, DC this 25th day of September, 2000.

Edward A. Tomchick,

Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.

Appendix

[Petitions Instituted on 09/25/2000]

TA-W	Subject firm (petitioners)	Location	Date of petition	Product(s)
38,115	Wallowa Forest Products (Wkrs)	Wallowa, OR	09/18/2000	Dimensional Lumber.
38,116	SI Cutting (Wkrs)	Opalocka, FL	09/13/2000	Fabric Cutting.
38,117	California Direct Service (Wkrs)	San Diego, CA	09/13/2000	Print of Direct Mail & Data Processing.
38,118	Livingston Apparel (Wkrs)	Livington, AL	09/12/2000	Sweatshirts, Pants, Shorts.
38,119	John Dusenbery Co: (IBS)	Randolph, NJ	09/11/2000	Large Industrial Converting Equipment.
38,120	Bausch and Lomb (Wkrs)	Rochester, NY	09/06/2000	Contact Lens.
38,121	Duke Energy Field Service (Wkrs)	Ada, OK	08/24/2000	Natural Gas and Gas Liquids.
38,122	Equitable Production Co. (Wkrs)	Kingsport, TN	09/13/2000	Oil and Gas.
38,123	Thaw Corporation Co.	Seattle, WA	09/06/2000	Fleece, Powerstretch, Gore-Tex.
38,124	A.D.H. Manufacturing (Co.)	Etowah, TN	09/08/2000	Ladies' and Girl's Clothing.
38,125	Santa's Best (Co.)	Millville, NJ	09/12/2000	Plush & Non-Woven Textile Christmas Item.
38,126	Eastland Manufacturing (Co.)	Freeport, ME	09/13/2000	Mens' & Women's Shoes, Boots.
38,127	Ansell Healthcare (Co.)	Dothan, AL	09/12/2000	Condoms.
38,128	Fujitsu Computer Products (Co.)	Hillsboro, OR	09/13/2000	Computer Products.
38,129	Eramet Marietta (Co.)	Marietta, OH	09/11/2000	Manganese Metal.
38,130	Elberton Manufacturing (UNITE)	Elberton, GA	09/08/2000	Ladies' Blouses.
38,131	Imperial Coat Front (UNITE)	New York City, NY	09/10/2000	Lapels for Suits and Coats.
38,132	Christina Coat and Suit (Wkrs)	Brooklyn, NY	09/12/2000	Ladies' Jackets, Skirts.
38,133	UFE (Wkrs)	El Paso, TX	09/12/2000	Automotive Plastic Components.
38,134	Antonio Clothing (UNITE)	New York, NY	09/14/2000	Men's Jackets and Overcoats.
38,135	Archer Daniels Midland (Wkrs)	Helena, AR	09/08/2000	Soybeans, Soybean Oil and Meal.