Adjustment assistance and NAFTA transitional adjustment assistance: Simpson Pasadena Paper Co. et al.,

[Federal Register: April 27, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 80)]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and NAFTA Transitional Adjustment Assistance

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents summaries of determinations regarding eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance for workers (TA-W) issued during the period of February and March, 1999.

In order for an affirmative determination to be made and a certification of eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance to be issued, each of the group eligibility requirements of section 222 of the Act must be met.

(1) That a significant number or proportion of the workers in the workers' firm, or an appropriate subdivision thereof, have become totally or partially separated,

(2) That sales or production, or both, of the firm or subdivision have decreased absolutely, and

(3) That increases of imports of articles like or directly competitive with articles produced by the firm or appropriate subdivision have contributed importantly to the separations, or threat thereof, and to the absolute decline in sales or production.

Negative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance

In each of the following cases the investigation revealed that criterion (3) has not been met. A survey of customers indicated that increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the firm. TA-W-35,319; Simpson Pasadena Paper Co., Pasadena, TX TA-W-35,391; IRC, Inc., Boone, NC TA-W-35,406; American London-Norwood, Inc., Norwood, MA TA-W-35,365; Premier Refractories, Inc., Snow Shoe, PA TA-W-35,572; Don-Nan Pump & Supply Co., Inc., Midland, TX TA-W-35,325; Charles Bluestone Co., Elizabeth, NJ TA-W-35,749; Regal Ware, Inc., Kewaskum, WI TA-W-35,601; Quality Chemicals, Inc., Tyrone, PA TA-W-35,684; Quaker State Corp., Irving, TX TA-W-35,732; Westvaco Luke Mill, Luke, MD TA-W-35,425; Auburn International, Danvers, MA TA-W-35,726; Ponderosa Fibers of Pennsylvania, Northampton, PA

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TA-W-35,535; American Silicon Technologies, Rock Island, WA TA-W-35,544 & A; Philips Services, Plant #62, Canton, OH and Philips Services, Non-Ferrous, Canton, OH

In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.

TA-W-35,772; Battle Mountain Welding, Battle Mountain, NV TA-W-35,738; Red Man Pipe and Supply Co., Roosevelt, UT TA-W-35,468; Wilson Sporting Goods Co., Sparta, TN TA-W-35,960; Columbia Sportswear Co., Quality Audit Dept at the Distribution Center, Portland, OR TA-W-35,861; Continental EMSCO, Hobbs, NM TA-W-35,596; Bill Kaiser Co., Kansas City, MO TA-W-35,736; Diamond Resources, Inc., Williston, ND TA-W-35,715; Gulf Canada Resources Limited, Denver, CO TA-W-35,810; 4-Way Trucking, Hays, KS TA-W-35,737; Weatherford International, Inc., Williston, ND TA-W-35,814 & A; Fairfield Southern Railroad, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Birmingham Southern, Fairfield, AL and Birmingham Southern Car Shop, Ensley, AL TA-W-35,791; Keystone Stihl, Inc., Mifflintown, PA TA-W-35,571; Double EE Service, Inc., Williston, ND TA-W-35,787; RR Donnelley & Sons, Fulfillment & Distribution Div., Dunmore, PA TA-W-35,455; Hughes Christensen, Research & Development Group, Salt Lake City, UT

The workers firm does not produce an article as required for certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.

TA-W-35,437; US Can Co., Green Bay, WI TA-W-35,502; AII Technologies, El Paso, TX TA-W-35,514; Sun Apparel of Texas, Ltd., Armour Plant Cutting Room, El Paso, TX TA-W-35,532; The Boeing Co., Monrovia, CA TA-W-35,575; Jamesbury, Inc., El Paso Distribution Center, El Paso, TX TA-W-35,855; Puget Plastics Corp., Tualatin, OR TA-W-35,385; Rainbow Piece Dye, Fair Lawn, NJ TA-W-35,441; Parker Technology LLC, Odessa, TX TA-W-35,231; Cyprus Thompson Creek Mining Co., Challis, ID TA-W-35,908; Block Drug Co., Inc., South Brunswick, NJ TA-W-35,358; Alumax E.M.P., Bentonville, AR TA-W-35,355; Spokane Wire Shop, Spokane, WA TA-W-35,360; Koch Label Co L.L.C., Evansville, IN TA-W-35,339, A, B, C, D; Garden State Tanning, Inc., Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Fleetwood, PA, Reading, PA Williamsport, MD and Adrian, MI TA-W-35,335; New Holland North American, Inc., Belleville, PA TA-W-35,632; Thomas & Betts Elastimold, Hackettstown, NJ TA-W-35,757; Vanport Manufacturing, Inc., Boring, OR TA-W-35,447; JPM Co of South Carolina, Winnsboro, SC TA-W-35,288; Johns Manville Co., East Stroudsburg, PA TA-W-35,224; Betzdearborn, Inc., Lake Zurich, IL TA-W-35,669; Pathway Bellows, Oak Ridge, TN TA-W-35,588; Ouebecor Printing Glen Burnie, MD TA-W-35,461; 84 Mining Co., Eighty Four, PA TA-W-35,494; Philips Lighting Co., Lewiston, ME TA-W-35,639; Louisiana Pacific Corp., Saw and Planer Mill, Lockhart, AL TA-W-35,677; Schuykill Haven Bleach & Dye Works, Inc., Schuykill Haven, PA TA-W-35,610; Golden Cat Div. of Ralston Purina, Now Known as Ralston Purina, Gold Products Div., Olmsted, IL TA-W-35,449 A & B; ARCO, d/b/a/ Arco International Oil and Gas Co (AIOGC), Plano, TX, & ARCO, d/b/a Arco Exploration and Production Technology (AEPT), Plano, TX & ARCO, d/b/a Arco International Services, Inc., (AISI), Plano, TX TA-W-35,638; Northwest Stamping & Precision, Eugene, OR TA-W-35,667; Federal Mogul Corp., Friction Products, New Castle, IN TA-W-35,386; Tavernon Engraving, Patterson, NJ TA-W-35,480; Florida Coast Paper Co L.L.C., Port St. Joe, FL TA-W-35,859; Heckett Multiserv, A Div. of Harsco Corp., Slippery Rock, PA TA-W-35,580; United Technologies Automotive, ESA Div., Brownsville, TX TA-W-35,495; Intel Corp., PCSM Group, DuPont, WA TA-W-35,628; Western Gas Resources, Inc., Denver, CO & Operating in the Following Locations: A; Ringwood, OK, B; Houston, TX and C; West TX TA-W-35,591; Crown Cork and Seal Co., Inc., Omaha, NE TA-W-35,723; Litton Applied Technology (ATD), Grants Pass, OR TA-W-35,573; De La Rue Cash Systems, Inc., Bensalem, PA TA-W-35,852 & A; Reading Anthracite Co., Pottsville, PA & Operating in The State of Pennsylvania TA-W-35,679; Tektronix, Inc., Bend, OR TA-W-35,754; Shasta, Inc., Monaca, PA

Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the firm.

TA-W-35,694; Inland Paperboard & Packaging, Inc., Orange, TX TA-W-35,366; Bellwether Performance Apparel Co., San Francisco, CA TA-W-35,527; Goss Graphic Systems, Inc., (Formerly Rockwell International, Graphics Div.), Cedar Rapids, IA

The investigation revealed that criteria (2) and criteria (3) have not been met. Sales or production did not decline during the relevant period as required for certification. Increases of imports of articles like or directly competitive with articles produced by the firm or appropriate subdivision have not contributed importantly to the separations or threat thereof, and the absolute decline in sales or production.

TA-W-35,651; A&E Machine Shop, Inc., Long Star, TX TA-W-35,556; GE Fanuc Automation, Charlottesville, VA TA-W-35,414; Baker Oil Tools, Baker Hughes, Inc., Headquartered in Houston, TX & Operating in the Following States: A; AR, B; CA, C; IL, D; KS, E; LA, F; MS, G; MO, H; NM, I; ND, J; OK, K; PA, L; TN, M; WY

The investigation revealed that criteria (2) has not been met. Sales or production did not decline during the relevant period as required for certification.

TA-W-35,805; Operators & Consulting Service, Inc., Lafayette, LA TA-W-35,377; Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Allenport Plant, Allenport, PA

The investigation revealed that criteria (1) has not been met. A significant number or proportion of the workers did not become totally or partially separated from employment as required for certification.

Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance

The following certifications have been issued; the date following the company name and location of each

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determination references the impact date for all workers of such determination.

TA-W-35,574; Permian Anchors, Inc., Odessa, TX: January 18, 1998 TA-W-35,547; UCAR Carbon Co., Inc., Columbia, TN: Janaury 9, 1998 TA-W-35,577; Fruit of The Loom, Leesburg Yarn Mills, Union Underwear, Leesburg, AL: January 11, 1998 TA-W-35,486 A&B; Key Energy Service, Rocky Mount Div., Williston, ND & Operating at Various Locations in The States of A; ND, and B; MT: December 23, 1997 TA-W-35,330; Ausco Products, Inc., Benton Harbor, MI: November 23, 1997 TA-W-35,426; Federal Mogul Ignition Products (Formery Known as Cooper Automotive Co.), Burlington, IA: November 30, 1997 TA-W-35,369; France Sports Manufacturing L.L.C., Goldendale, WA: December 3, 1997 TA-W-35,484; Jensen & Robinson Construction, Inc., dba J&R Construction, Inc., Roosevelt, UT: December 30, 1997 TA-W-35,279; Fox Point Sportswear, Inc., Wynne, AR: November 10, 1997 TA-W-35,267; Delta Apparel Co., Decatur, TN; October 28, 1997 TA-W-35,504 & A; Lanier Clothes, Press and Finishing Dept., Greenville, GA and Fayette, AL: December 16, 1997 TA-W-35,584; Femsco Industries, San Angelo, TX: January 21, 1998 TA-W-35,531; Weaver Service, Inc., dba WSI Cased Hole Specialist, Snyder, TX: January 6, 1998 TA-W-35,266; Perry Manufacturing Co., Mt Airy, NC: November 28, 1997 TA-W-35,390; Jaunty Textile, A Div. of Advanced Textile Composites, Inc., Scranton, PA: October 1, 1998 TA-W-35,540 & A: Flowline Div., New Castle, PA and Whiteville, NC: January 6, 1998 TA-W-35,090; Mead Paper Corp., Rumford, ME: October 5, 1997 TA-W-35,190; Highlander Apparel, Inc., Carthage, TN: October 26, 1997 TA-W-35,212; Herald Handbag Manufacturing Co., New York, NY: May 17, 1998 TA-W-35,528; BP Exploration, Anchorage, AK: August 27, 1998 TA-W-35,405; Snyder Oil Corp., Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX & Operating Throughout TX: February 3, 1998 TA-W-35,496; Clevenger Industries, Inc., Marion, NC: January 5, 1998 TA-W-35,296; Carbide/Graphite Group, Inc., St. Marys, PA: November 13, 1997 TA-W-35,464; Trimfoot Co., Farmington, MO: December 28, 1997 TA-W-35,538; Funk's Oil Field Service Co., Kincaid, TX: January 9, 1998 TA-W-35,603; Midwestern Mud Service, Wichita Falls, TX: January 25, 1998 TA-W-35,293; Saint Gobain Co/Carborundum Corp., Keasbey, NJ: November 19, 1997 TA-W-35,342; Co-Steel Raritan, Perth Amboy, NJ: November 28, 1997 TA-W-35,153; Tiger Accessories, Inc., Bay Shore, NY: October 9, 1997 TA-W-35,312; Best Manufacturing, Cuthbert, GA: November 17, 1997 TA-W-35,209; J.E. Morgan Knitting Mills, Inc., New Market, VA, & Operating at the Following Other Locations: A; Mt. Jackson, VA, B; Temaqua, PA, C; Valley View, PA, D; Tower City, PA and E; Williamstown, PA: October 2, 1997 TA-W-35,301; Sharpsville Quality Products, Inc., Sharpsville, PA: November 19, 1997 TA-W-35,470; General Electric Co., Industrial Systems Div., Mebane, NC: December 17, 1997 TA-W-35, 564; Guilford Mills, Inc., Sheet Dept., Herkimer, NY: December 14, 1997 TA-W-35, 309; Amoco Exploration & Production and Amoco Shared Services, Headquartered in Houston, TX & Operating at Various Locations in The Following States: A; AL, B; AR, C; CA, D; Co, E; FL, F; IL, G; KS, H; LA, I; MA, J; MI, K; MS, L; MO, M; NM, N; OK, O; TX, P; WY: September 30, 1998 TA-W-35, 395; Kentucky Textiles West, Inc., Checotah, OK: December 7, 1997 TA-W-35, 529; Russell Engine Service, Inc., Russell, KS: December 29, 1997 TA-W-35, 431; Premier Sportswear, Inc., Fall River, MA: December 14, 1997 TA-W-35, 650; Donnkenny Apparel, Inc. West Hempstead Plant, West Hempstead, NY: January 29, 1998 TA-W-35, 750; Cross Creek Apparel, Inc., Mt Airy, NC: January 22, 1998 TA-W-35, 554 & A; Lynx Petroleum Consultants, Inc., Hobbs, NM and Capitan Chemicals, Inc., Hobbs, NM & Operating at Various Locations in the State of NM: January 13, 1998 TA-W-35, 663; Baker Hughes Inteq. Headquartered in Houston, TX & Operating at Various Locations in The Following States: A; AK, B; CA, C; CO, D; LA, E; OK, F; TX, G; WY: February 2, 1998 TA-W-35, 515; U.S. Foam Co., Carlsbad, CA: December 16, 1997 TA-W-35, 827; Pennant Service Co., Denver CO and A; UT, B; WY, February 23, 1998 TA-W-35, 613; Conoco, Inc., US Exploration & Production and Operating in The Following States: A; TX, B; NM, C; OK, D; LA, E; ND: September 27, 1998 TA-W-35, 770; International Steel Wool Corp., Springfield, OH: February 24, 1998 TA-W-35, 536; Fourmost Garment, Inc., Bristol, VA: Janaury 8, 1998 TA-W-35, 764; Mike Byrd Casing Crews, Inc. (Formerly MBCC, Inc. TX), Odessa, TX: February 17, 1998 TA-W-35, 780; Premiumwear, Inc., Firmont, NC: February 18, 1998 TA-W-35, 597; Three Star Drilling & Producing Corp. Headquartered in Sumner, IL & Operating Throughout the State of IL: Janaury 19, 1998 TA-W-35, 713; Crete Oil Co., Inc., Crete, IL and Robinson, IL & Operating Throughout The State of IL: February 17, 1998 TA-W-35, 751; Baker Hughes Centrilift, Cody, WY: February 4, 1998 TA-W-35,642; Atlas Copco Compressors, Inc., Holyoke, MA: January 13, 1998 TA-W-35,419; Graphic Packaging Corp., Div. Of Flexible Packaging, Franklin, OH: November 28, 1997 TA-W-35,543; Sanyo Audio Manufacturing (USA), Corp., Milroy, PA: March 27, 1999 TA-W-35,423; Fair Rite Products Corp., Springfield, VT: December 11, 1997.

Also, pursuant to Title V of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (P.L. 103-182) concerning transitional adjustment assistance hereinafter called (NAFTA-TAA) and in accordance with Section 250(a), Subchapter D, Chapter 2, Title II, of the Trade Act as amended, the Department of Labor presents summaries of determinations regarding eligibility to apply for NAFTA-TAA issued during the month of February and March, 1999.

In order for an affirmative determination to be made and a certification of eligibility to apply for NAFTA-TAA the following group eligibility requirements of Section 250 of the Trade Act must be met:

(1) That a significant number or proportion of the workers in the worker's firm, or an appropriate subdivision thereof, (including workers in any agricultural firm or appropriate subdivision thereof) have become totally or partially separated from employment and either--

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(2) That sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision have decreased absolutely,

(3) That imports from Mexico or Canada of articles like or directly competitive with articles produced by such firm or subdivisions have increased, and that the increases imports contributed importantly to such workers' separations or threat or separation and to the decline in sales or production of such firm or subdivision; or

(4) That there has been a shift in production by such workers' firm or subdivision to Mexico or Canada of articles like or directly competitive with articles which are produced by the firm or subdivision.

Negative Determinations NAFTA-TAA

In each of the following cases the investigation revealed that criteria (3) and (4) were not met. Imports from Canada or Mexico did not contribute importantly to workers' separations. There was no shift in production from the subject firm to Canada or Mexico during the relevant period.

NAFTA-TAA-02903; Inland Paperboard & Packaging, Inc., Orange, TX NAFTA-TAA-02870; Mill-Rite Farms, Inc., Albany, OR NAFTA-TAA-02863; United Technologies Automotive, ESA Div., Brownsville, TX NAFTA-TAA-02786; Bellwether Performance Apparel Co., San Francisco, CA NAFTA-TAA-02872; Corning Consumer Products Co., Charleroi, PA NAFTA-TAA-02783; Bonny Products, Wilmington, NC NAFTA-TAA-02911; Schuykill Haven Bleach & Dye Works, Inc., Schuykill Haven, PA NAFTA-TAA-02816; Blount, Inc., Forestry & Industrial Equipment Div., Prentice, WI NAFTA-TAA-02875; Lear Corp., Interior Systems Group, Lewistown, PA NAFTA-TAA-02818; 84 Mining Co., Eighty Four, PA NAFTA-TAA-02705; Rexnord Corp., Roller Chain Div., Indianapolis, IN NAFTA-TAA-02764; Fashions International, Scranton, PA NAFTA-TAA-02908; Thomas & Betts Elastimold, Hackettstown, NJ NAFTA-TAA-02867; Pendleton Woolen Mills, Fremont, NE NAFTA-TAA-02867A; Pendleton Corporate Offices, Portland, OR NAFTA-TAA-02867B; Columbia Wool Scouring, Portland, OR NAFTA-TAA-02867C; Pendleton Oregon Mill, Pendleton, OR NAFTA-TAA-02867D; Foundation Mill, Portland, OR NAFTA-TAA-02867E; Washougal Mill, Washougal, WA NAFTA-TAA-02867F; Bellevue Facility, Bellevue, NE NAFTA-TAA-02867G; Doorr Woolen Mills, Guild, NH NAFTA-TAA-02867H; Pendleton Sales Representative, Cincinnati, OH NAFTA-TAA-02914; HAPCO Screen Printing, Inc., Emmaus, PA

The investigation revealed that the criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.

NAFTA-TAA-03023; The Peninsula Group, Inc., Pacific Management Northwest, Inc., Tumwater, WA NAFTA-TAA-03043; Dekko Automotive Technologies, Oscelola, IA and Murray, IA NAFTA-TAA-03013; Controlled Environments, Inc., Pembina, ND

The investigation revealed that the workers of the subject firm did not produce an article within the meaning of Section 250(a) of the Trade Act, as amended.

NAFTA-TAA-02935; Circle Four Farms, Milford, UT NAFTA-TAA-02885; Cutler-Hammer, Sensors Business Unit, Everett, WA

The investigation revealed that criteria (1) and criteria (4) have not been met. A significant number or proportion of the workers' firm or an appropriate subdivision (including workers in any agricultural firm or appropriate subdivision thereof) have not become totally or partially separated from employment as required for certification. There has not been a shift in production by such workers' firm or subdivision to Mexico or Canada of articles which are produced by the firm or subdivision.

NAFTA-TAA-02842; AII Technologies, Inc., El Paso, TX

The investigation revealed that criteria (1) and criteria (2) have not been met. A significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers' firm or an appropriate subdivision (including workers in any agricultural firm or appropriate subdivision thereof) did not become totally or partially separated from employment as required for certification. Sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision have not decreased absolutely.

NAFTA-TAA-02910; Kai Jay Pants Co., A Calvin Klein Co, A Subsidiary of The Warnaco Group, Inc., Nesquehoning, PA

The investigation revealed that criteria (2) has not been met. Sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision have decreased absolutely.

Affirmative Determinations NAFTA-TAA

NAFTA-TAA-02847; Sun Apparel of Texas, Ltd, Armour Plant Cutting Room, El Paso, TX: March 22, 1999 NAFTA-TAA-02973; JWA Diving (aka Johnson Worldwide Association), Soniform Div., El Cajon, CA: February 25, 1998 NAFTA-TAA-02821; Tony Lama Boot Co., El Paso, TX: December 28, 1997 NAFTA-TAA-02929 & A, B; Indera Mills, Yadinville, NC and Winston-Salem, NC and North Wilkesboro, NC NAFTA-TAA-02880; Salant Corp., Obion-Denton Facilities, Obion, TN and Union City, TN: January 23, 1998 NAFTA-TAA-02864; Daugherty Mfg. Co., Inc., Knoxville, TN: January 19, 1998 NAFTA-TAA-02817; MAE Garment Finishers, Inc. A/k/a Twin Keys Apparel, Inc., El Paso, TX: December 29, 1997 NAFTA-TAA-02886; Hopewell Sewing, Inc., Brodnax, VA: February 4, 1998 NAFTA-TAA-02915; The William Carter Co., Thomaston, GA: February 17, 1998 NAFTA-TAA-02938; Garden State Tanning, Inc., Fleetwood, PA: February 23, 1998 NAFTA-TAA-02853; Manufacturing and Technical Enterprises, Inc., East Wilton, ME: January 8, 1998 NAFTA-TAA-02931; Plastech, Inc., Corvallis, OR: February 4, 1998 NAFTA-TAA-02946; Gambro Healthcare, Inc., Newport News, VA: February 19, 1998 NAFTA-TAA-02857 & A; Wilkins Industries, Inc., Athens, GA and Jefferson, GA: January 15, 1998 NAFTA-TAA-02893; Kaufman Footwear Corp., Batavia, NY: March 3, 1999 NAFTA-TAA-02898; Peregrine, Inc., Peregrine USA, Livonia Operations, Livona, MI: January 11, 1998 NAFTA-TAA-02730; Frenesius Medical Care, Renal Product Technologies, McAllen, TX: November 6, 1997 NAFTA-TAA-02766; Walls Industries, Inc., Ashville, AL: November 12, 1997 NAFTA-TAA-02742; Eaton Corp., Vehicle Switch/Electronics Div., Winamac, IN: November 13, 1997 NAFTA-TAA-02836; Linville Hosiery Co., Inc., Marion, NC: January 5, 1998 NAFTA-TAA-02779; Komatsu America International Co., Galion, OH: February 12, 1999

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NAFTA-TAA-02791; Jinkerson Services, Inc., El Paso, TX: December 2, 1997 NAFTA-TAA-02800; Cross Creek Apparel, Inc., Floyd, VA: November 25, 1997 NAFTA-TAA-02913; Advantage Lift Systems, Williamson, PA: February 1, 1998

I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the months of February and March, 1999. Copies of these determinations are available for inspection in Room C-4318, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210 during normal business hours or will be mailed to persons who write to the above address.

Dated: April 19, 1999. Grant D. Beale, Acting Director, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.

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