01-27803. 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 November 16, 2001.

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 November 16, 2001.

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.

Dated: Signed at Washington, DC this 9th day of October, 2001.

Edward A. Tomchick,

Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.

Appendix.—Petitions Instituted on 10/09/2001

TA-W	Subject firm (petitioners)	Location	Date of petition	Product(s)
40,155	Burle Industries (Co.)	Lancaster, PA	09/28/2001	Specialized Electron Tubes.
40,156	Jem Sportwear (Wkrs)	San Fernando, CA	09/17/2001	Children's and Adult Apparel.
40,157	Steel (The) Company (Wkrs)	Chicago, IL	07/10/2001	Pickled Coils and Cold Roll Steel.
40,158	Temple Inland Forest (Co.)	Shippenville, PA	09/10/2001	Wood.
40,159	Mirelle Manufacturing (Co.)	Carterville, GA	09/18/2001	English Riding Apparel.
40,160	Crystal Manufacturing (UNITE)	Fall River, MA	09/17/2001	Dresses, Suits and Blouses.
40,161	JVC Digital Image Tech. (Wkrs)	Carlsbad, CA	09/18/2001	Cinema Screen Large Projections.
40,162	Coraza (Computer Cabinet) (Wkrs)	San Jose, CA	09/18/2001	NC Machines, Hardware, Welders.
40,163	Acu Crimp, Inc. (Co.)	El Paso, TX	09/21/2001	Tooling for Applicator Dies.
40,164	Rayovac Corporation (Wkrs)	Portage, WI	09/14/2001	Lithium Batteries.
40,165	Fujikura Composite (Wkrs)	Vista, CA	09/26/2001	Graphite Golf Club Shafts.
40,166	Security Chain Mfg. (Wkrs)	Clackamas, OR	09/12/2001	Cable Chain Products.
40,167	American Magnetics (Wkrs)	Cypress, CA	09/20/2001	Card Readers for Printers.
40,168	Stitches, Inc. (Co.)	El Paso, TX	09/18/2001	Industrial Clohing.
40,169	Curtain and Drapery (Wkrs)	Gastonia, NC	09/20/2001	Home Furnishings.
40,170	Amerex Mens Group (Wkrs)	New York, NY	09/08/2001	Men's Outerwear.
40,171	Herman Schwabe, Inc. (Wkrs)	W. Hazleton, PA	09/18/2001	Die Cutting Machinery.
40,172	SGL Carbon Corp (IUE)	St. Marys, PA	09/20/2001	Graphite.
40,173	Benson Corp. (Wkrs)	Weyauwega, WI	09/19/2001	Metal Juvenile Crib Springs.
40,174	Diamond Tool and Die (Co.)	Townville, PA	09/18/2001	Machine Parts and Spare Tooling.
40,175	Bethlehem Steel Corp (Co.)	Chesterton, IN	09/12/2001	Steel Plate, Hot, Cold Rolled Sheets.
40,176	OWT Industries (Wkrs)	Pickens, SC	09/20/2001	Electric Power Tools.
40,177	Autoforge, Inc. (Wkrs)	Harmonsburg, PA	09/27/2001	Forgings.
40,178	Corning Cable Systems (Wkrs)	Hickory, NC	09/20/2001	Fiber Cable.
40,179	Ruppe Hosiery, Inc. (Co.)	Kings Mountain, NC	09/17/2001	Socks.
40,180	Skinner Engine Co. (Co.)	Erie, PA	09/27/2001	Rubber Batch Mixers.
40,181	BASF Corporation (Co.)	Rensselaer, NY	09/25/2001	Dyestuffs.
40,182	Aquatech, Inc. (Co.)	Cookeville, TN	09/18/2001	Commercial Laundry.
40,183	Optical Coating (Wkrs)	Rochester, NY	09/27/2001	Coated Lenses.
40,184	Parker Hannifin Corp. (Wkrs)	Belleville, NJ	09/26/2001	Gas Valves.
40,185	Northrop Grumman (Co.)	Watertown, CT	09/26/2001	Electronic Connectors.
40,186	B.G. Sulzle, Inc. (Wkrs)	Syracuse, NY	09/26/2001	Surgical Needles.
40,187	Advanced Wood Resources (Wkrs)	Brownsville, OR	09/22/2001	Composite Sub-Flooring.
40,188	GFC Foam LLC (USWA)	West Hazleton, PA	09/28/2001	Foam.
40,189	Philadelphia Glass (Wkrs)	Philadelphia, PA	09/01/2001	Decorative Bent Glass.
40,190	EM Solutions (Wkrs)	Gretna, VA	09/24/2001	Metal Chassis Enclosures.
40,191	Speedline Technologies (Wkrs)	Comdenton, MO	08/08/2001	Soldering and Cleaning Machines.
40,192	Campolast Acurfab (Wkrs)	Chillicothe, OH	09/26/2001	Fiberglass Truck Parts.
40,193	Wilson Sporting Goods (Wkrs)	Fountain Inn, SC	09/24/2001	Tennis Balls—Tournaments.
40,194	Tyco Electronics (Wkrs)	Carlisle, PA	09/24/2001	Plating Electrical Connectors.
40,195	Warwood Tool Co. (Wkrs)	Wheeling, WV	09/26/2001	Forged Hand Tools.
40,196	Motorola (Co.)	Suwanee, GA	08/13/2001	Radios.