NAFTA transitional adjustment assistance: Asarco et al.,

[Federal Register: October 18, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 202)]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

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 filedwith 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 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, DC provided such request if filedin writing with the Director of DTAA not later than October 30, 2000.

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 October 30, 2000.

Petitions filedwith 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 11th day of October, 2000. Linda G. Poole, Acting Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.

Appendix

Date received at Subject firm

Location

Governor's Petition No.

Articles produced office

Asarco (Wkrs).................. East Helena, MT... 08/30/2000 NAFTA-4,122

Metal products. Eastman Kodak (Co.)............ Rochester, NY..... 08/30/2000 NAFTA-4,123

Molding for single use cameras. Kirsch (UAW)................... Sturgis, MI....... 08/09/2000 NAFTA-4,124

Drapery hardware. Allegheny Ludlum (USWA)........ Washington, PA.... 08/31/2000 NAFTA-4,125

Stainless steels. Acer America (Co.)............. San Jose, CA...... 08/28/2000 NAFTA-4,126

Computers. Paramount Headwear (Co.)....... Dexter, MO........ 08/28/2000 NAFTA-4,127

Straw headwear. Fawn Industries (Co.).......... Middlesex, NC..... 09/05/2000 NAFTA-4,128

Injection molded plastic parts. Imaging Technologies (Co.)..... Cookeville, TN.... 08/28/2000 NAFTA-4,129

Ink jet systems. Brown Wooten Mills (Co.)....... Mount Airy, NC.... 08/14/2000 NAFTA-4,130

Socks. Burlington Resources (Wkrs).... Sidney, MT........ 09/06/2000 NAFTA-4,131

Oil and gas. Nova Bus (Co.)................. Roswell, NM....... 09/01/2000 NAFTA-4,132

Transit buses. Marino Technologies (Co.)...... Opa Locka, FL..... 09/08/2000 NAFTA-4,133

Bulk bags. Lebanite Corporation (Wkrs).... Lebanon, OR....... 09/07/2000 NAFTA-4,134

Hardboard. United States Leather (Co.).... Conover, NC....... 09/08/2000 NAFTA-4,135

Leather. Banta Healthcare Group (Wkrs).. Eaton Park, FL.... 09/08/2000 NAFTA-4,136

Sponges, dental and medical. Quality Veneer & Lumber--Hanel Hood River, OR.... 09/05/2000 NAFTA-4,137

Lumber. Lumber (Wkrs). Delco Remy International (UAW). Anderson, IN...... 09/07/2000 NAFTA-4,138

Starters and alternators. Lear Corporation (UAW)......... Detroit, MI....... 08/07/2000 NAFTA-4,139

Form seat backs & cushions. Ultima Trim (Wkrs)............. Los Indios, TX.... 09/06/2000 NAFTA-4,140

Leather seats. Bru Mar (Wkrs)................. Allentown, PA..... 09/06/2000 NAFTA-4,141

Swimsuits. Fawn Industrial (Co.).......... Maryville, TN..... 09/11/2000 NAFTA-4,142

Injection molded plastics parts. Kezar Falls Woolen (Wkrs)...... Kezar Falls, ME... 09/11/2000 NAFTA-4,143

Wool blend cloth. Gaffney Manufacturing (Co.).... Spartanburg, SC... 09/08/2000 NAFTA-4,144

Ladies apparel. Wolverine World Wide (Co.)..... Rockford, MI...... 08/21/2000 NAFTA-4,145

Shoes. AirBoss Polymer Products (IBS). South Haven, MI... 09/11/2000 NAFTA-4,146

Molded rubber products. Paccar Kenworth (Wkrs)......... Seattle, WA....... 08/31/2000 NAFTA-4,147

Trucks. Mead Products (PACE)........... Kalamazoo, MI..... 09/05/2000 NAFTA-4,148

Paper. Qwik Tool (Wkrs)............... Lexington, KY..... 09/07/2000 NAFTA-4,149

Auto products. Holcroft (Wkrs)................ Livonia, MI....... 08/17/2000 NAFTA-4,150

Heat treating furnaces. Equitable Production (Wkrs).... Kingsport, TN..... 09/15/2000 NAFTA-4,151

Natural gas & oil. Tyco Electronics (Co.)......... Boyne City, MI.... 08/15/2000 NAFTA-4,152

Automative electrical terminals. General Binding (Wkrs)......... Aubun Hills, MI... 08/08/2000 NAFTA-4,153

Binders. Renaissance Industries (USWA).. DuBois, PA........ 09/13/2000 NAFTA-4,154

Pipe thread protectors. Alstom Power (Co.)............. Kings Mountain, NC 09/14/2000 NAFTA-4,155

Heat recovery steam generators. Archer Daniels Midland (Wkrs).. Helena, AR........ 09/13/2000 NAFTA-4,156

Soybean. Heinz Pet Products (Wkrs)...... El Paso, TX....... 09/11/2000 NAFTA-4,157

Jerky beef & hearty bone dog food. Thaw Corporation (Co.)......... Seattle, WA....... 09/13/2000 NAFTA-4,158

Garments & requipment. Fujitsu Computer Products of Hillsboro, OR..... 09/14/2000 NAFTA-4,159

Repair of hard disk America, (Co.).

drives. Quality Veneer and Lumber (IAM) Seattle, WA....... 09/19/2000 NAFTA-4,160

Lumber.

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Evy of California (Wkrs)....... Los Angeles, CA... 09/13/2000 NAFTA-4,161

Children's & infants wear. Potlatch (Wkrs)................ Pierce, ID........ 09/18/2000 NAFTA-4,162

Wood products. Lear Corporation (UAW)......... Traverse City, MI. 09/26/2000 NAFTA-4,163

Terminal block. Avalon Payroll Group (Wkrs).... New York, NY...... 09/25/2000 NAFTA-4,164

Film, television & commercial production. Sharp Manufacturing Co. of Memphis, TN....... 09/22/2000 NAFTA-4,165

Television sets. America (IBEW). Flowserve (USWA)............... Phillipsburg, NJ.. 09/20/2000 NAFTA-4,166

Engineered pumps. Rosboro Lumber (Wkrs).......... Springfield, OR... 09/18/2000 NAFTA-4,167

Lumber plywood. Tyco Electronics (Co.)......... Romeoville, IL.... 09/21/2000 NAFTA-4,168

Battery packs. Hoh River Timber (WCIW)........ Omak, WA.......... 09/21/2000 NAFTA-4,169

Wood panel products. Tru Stitch Footwear (UFCW)..... Malone, NY........ 09/07/2000 NAFTA-4,170

Rubber soled slippers. Fruit of the Loom (Wkrs)....... Harlinger, TX..... 09/21/2000 NAFTA-4,171

Blue jeans. Ametek Aerospace (IUE)......... Wilmington, MA.... 09/19/2000 NAFTA-4,172

Aircraft. Caitac Manufacturing (Co.)..... Bellingham, WA.... 09/25/2000 NAFTA-4,173

Denim jeans. UFE (Wkrs)..................... El Paso, TX....... 09/29/2000 NAFTA-4,174

Auto parts. Jomac Wells Lamont Industry Brunswick, MO..... 09/28/2000 NAFTA-4,175

Gloves. (Wkrs). Potlatch (Wkrs)................ Lewiston, ID...... 09/18/2000 NAFTA-4,176

Plywood products. Derby Industries (Co.)......... Lexington, KY..... 09/06/2000 NAFTA-4,177

Laser printer. Montgomery Hosiery Mill (Co.).. Star, NC.......... 09/26/2000 NAFTA-4,178

Hosiery. GP Timber (Co.)................ Central Point, OR. 09/25/2000 NAFTA-4,179

Sawlogs. Plum Creek Timber (Co.)........ Pablo, MT......... 09/26/2000 NAFTA-4,180

Lumber. Ametek US Guage (IAMAW)........ Sellersville, PA.. 09/28/2000 NAFTA-4,181

Hardware for guage. Fleetwood Homes of Georgia Douglas, GA....... 09/29/2000 NAFTA-4,182

Lumber. (Wkrs). Paper, Calmenson (USWA)........ Bucyrus, OH....... 09/26/2000 NAFTA-4,183

Grader blades. Mountaineer Precision Tool & Waynesville, NC... 09/27/2000 NAFTA-4,184

Injection molds. Mold (Wkrs). Liberty Precision Tool (Co.)... Bassemer City, NC. 09/26/2000 NAFTA-4,185

Machine parts. Excel Finishing (Wkrs)......... Old Fort, NC...... 09/27/2000 NAFTA-4,186

Dying & finishing cloth. Metal Powder (Co.)............. Logan, OH......... 09/26/2000 NAFTA-4,187

Casting. M. Fine and Sons (Wkrs)........ Loretto, TN....... 10/02/2000 NAFTA-4,188

Blue jeans. Talon (Wkrs)................... Commerce, CA...... 09/29/2000 NAFTA-4,189

Metal zippers. Chilton Toys (PACE)............ Seymour, WI....... 09/28/2000 NAFTA-4,190

Toys. Cox Target Media Sales (Co.)... Washington, NC.... 10/02/2000 NAFTA-4,191

Carton & overwrapped samples. ADM Milling (IBT).............. Milwaukee, WI..... 09/28/2000 NAFTA-4,192

Milling. MHPG (Co.)..................... Whitinsville, MA.. 09/29/2000 NAFTA-4,193

Printed t-shirts. Wabash Automotive (Wkrs)....... Irving, TX........ 09/29/2000 NAFTA-4,194

Slip ring. Avery Dennison (Co.)........... Crossville, TN.... 10/05/2000 NAFTA-4,195

Writing instruments. Swift Denim (Co.).............. Erwin, NC......... 10/05/2000 NAFTA-4,196

Denim fabric. General Electric (Wkrs)........ Erie, PR.......... 10/03/2000 NAFTA-4,197

DC motor. PPG Industries (USWA).......... Springdale, PA.... 10/04/2000 NAFTA-4,198

Coating's and resin. United States Sugar (IAM)...... Clewiston, FK..... 09/19/2000 NAFTA-4,199

Sugar. Crater Lake Potato Distributros Kalmaths Falls, OR 10/03/2000 NAFTA-4,200

Package potatoes. (Wkrs). Contract Apparel (Wkrs)........ El Paso, TX....... 10/09/2000 NAFTA-4,201

Pants, wool jackets, blouses. Samsonite (IBT)................ Tucson, AZ........ 10/02/2000 NAFTA-4,202

Soft side luggage. EPSG Pipay Services (Wkrs)..... Burbank, CA....... 10/02/2000 NAFTA-4,203

Film crew. Supply One (Wkrs).............. K-Falls, OR....... 09/26/2000 NAFTA-4,204

Lumber. North Powder Lumber (Wkrs)..... North Powder, OR.. 10/06/2000 NAFTA-4,205

Studs. Williamette Industries (WCIW).. Albany, OR........ 10/03/2000 NAFTA-4,206

Mouldings. United States Leather (UFCW)... Omaha, NE......... 09/11/2000 NAFTA-4,207

Leather for auto seathing. Progress Lighting (Wkrs)....... Cowpens, SC....... 10/09/2000 NAFTA-4,208

Light fixtures. Century II Staffing--Creighton, Reidsville, NC.... 10/06/2000 NAFTA-4,209

Military uniforms. Inc. (Wkrs). Royal Oak Charcoal (Wkrs)...... Paris, AR......... 10/09/2000 NAFTA-4,210

Charcoal. Tyco Electronics (Co.)......... Clinton Township, 10/04/2000 NAFTA-4,211

Auto wiring harness MI. Bay Club Sportwear (Wkrs)...... Copiague, NY...... 10/10/2000 NAFTA-4,212

Beachwear. L and L Manufacturing (Wkrs)... Los Angeles, CA... 09/30/2000 NAFTA-4,213

Women's & girl's clothing. Gadsden Machine and Roll (Wkrs) Gadsden, LA....... 10/10/2000 NAFTA-4,214

Steel production equipment.

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