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

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 167 (Friday, August 28, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46072-46074]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-23260]


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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 August, 1998.
    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

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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-34,685; Siebe Automotive North America, Knoxville, TN
TA-W-34,403; Max Kahn Curtain Corp., Evergreen, AL
TA-W-34,700; Williamette Industries, Saginaw LAM Plant, Saginaw, OR
TA-W-34,589; Beardsley and Piper LLC, Aurora, IL
TA-W-34,602; Williamette Industries, Inc., Coburg Sawmill Div., Eugene, 
OR
TA-W-34,610; St. Gobain Corp., Keasbey, NJ
TA-W-34,724; Nazdar, Chicago, IL
TA-W-34,714; Nobur Manufacturing Co., North Hollywood, CA

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

TA-W-34,625; Nutri-Metics International (USA), IN., Cerritos, CA
TA-W-34,587; Stella Foods, Inc., Green Bay, WI
TA-W-34,755; Orion Sales, Inc., Olney, IL
TA-W-34,581, A&B; Champion Forest Resources, A Div. Of Champion 
International Corp., Machais, ME, Bucksport, ME and Costigan, ME

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

TA-W-34,519; Raytheon E-Systems, Inc., Richardson, TX
TA-W-34,770; Amron, L.L.C, Div. Of Pohlman, Inc., Waukesha, WI
TA-W-34,653; Runo Graphic Communicators, Portland, Or
TA-W-34,665; Alcoa Fujikura LTD, El Paso, TX
TA-W-34,600; Kowa Printing Corp., Danville, IL
TA-W-34,522; LTV Steel Corp., Pittsburgh Coke Works, Pittsburgh, PA

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

Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance

    The following certifications have been issued; the date following 
the company name and location of each determination references the 
impact date for all workers of such determination.

TA-W-34,675; J.E. Morgan Knitting Mills, Inc., Gilbertsville, PA: June 
12, 1997.
TA-W-34,144; Alfa Laval Separations, Inc., Warminster, PA: December 18, 
1996.
TA-W-34,495; Winning Moves, Inc., Columbia, TN: April 6, 1997.
TA-W-34,524; American Lantern Co., Newport, AR: August 2, 1997.
TA-W-34,474; Marshall Electric Corp., Rockester, IN: February 1, 1998.
TA-W-34,626; Oregon Glove Co., Salem, OR: May 21, 1997.
TA-W-34,680; Duro Test Lighting, Clifton, NJ: June 19, 1997.
TA-W-34,692; Sivaco New York, Inc., Tonawanda, NY: June 17, 1997.
TA-W-34,633; Datagold, Inc., Mocanaqua, PA: May 28, 1997.
TA-W-34,736; Lehigh Portland Cement, Buffington Station, Gary, IN: June 
25, 1997.
TA-W-34,629 & A; Stewman Fashions, Ardmore, TN and Elora, TN: May 26, 
1997.
TA-W-34,729; Klamath Veneer, Inc., Kalamath Falls, OR: June 26, 1997.
TA-W-34,651; General Manufacturing Co., Inc., Opp. AL: May 29, 1997.
TA-W-34,687; Huffy Bicycle Co., Celina, OH: November 6, 1997.
TA-W-34,560 & A: Towne & Country Manufacturing, Inc. Lugoff, SC and 
Dawn, Inc., Lugoff, SC: April 23, 1997.
TA-W-34,550; FWA Drilling Co., Inc., Midland, TX: April 18, 1997.
TA-W-34,767; The Pfaltzgraff Co., Bindersville, PA: June 10, 1997.
TA-W-34,611; Inter-State Dyeing & Finishing Co., Inc., Passaic, NJ: May 
1, 1997.
TA-W-34,719; Angelica Image Apparel, Waynesboro, TN: June 18, 1997.
TA-W-34,721; Triple A In The USA, Bellaire, OH: June 23, 1997.
TA-W-34,615; Empire Print Works, Inc., West Hazleton, PA: May 26, 1997.
TA-W-34,605; G.F. Wright Steel & Wire Co., Worcester, MA: May 18, 1997.
TA-W-34,756; Grinnell Flow Control, Div. Of Tyco International Ltd, 
Statesboro, GA: May 29, 1997.
TA-W-34,774; Boydston and Franzen Well Service, Inc., Cody, WY: July 7, 
1997.

    Also, pursuant to Title V of the North American Free Trade 
Agreement Implementation Act (Pub. 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 August, 1998.
    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 
workers' 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--
    (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 subdivision have 
increased, and that the increases in imports contributed importantly to 
such workers' separations or threat of 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-02485; Midwest Folding Carton, Inc., Converters Paperboard 
Div., Rockford, MI
NAFTA-TAA-02449; Heinz Pet Products, Kankakee, IL
NAFTA-TAA-02430; J.L. Clark, Tube Division, Downers Grove, IL

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NAFTA-TAA-02461; Kellerman Logging Co., Joseph, OR
NAFTA-TAA-02418; Celanese Acetate, Celco Plant, Narrows, VA
NAFTA-TAA-02408; Willamette Industries, Inc., Coburg Sawmill Div., 
Eugene, OR
NAFTA-TAA-02467; J.E. Morgan Knitting Mills, Inc., Gilbertsville, PA
NAFTA-TAA-02427; Rune Graphic Communicators, Portland, OR
NAFTA-TAA-02450; Williamette Industries, Saginaw Lam Plant, Saginaw, OR
NAFTA-TAA-02498; Amron, L.L.C., Division of Pohlman, Inc., Waukesha, WI
NAFTA-TAA-02424; Datagold, Inc., Mocanagua, PA
NAFTA-TAA-02412; St. Gogain Corp., Keasbey, NJ
NAFTA-TAA-02493; Allied Signal, Inc., Columbia, SC
NAFTA-TAA-02497; Ball-Foster Glass Container, L.L.C., Port Allegany, PA
NAFTA-TAA-02511; Hubbell Premise Wiring, Inc., Marion, NC

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

NAFTA-TAA-02423; Nutri-Metics International (USA), Inc., Cerritos, CA
NAFTA-TAA-02401; Stella Foods, Inc., Green Bay, WI
NAFTA-TAA-02500; Group Genesis, Inc., Marion, OH

    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.

Affirmative Determinations NAFTA-TAA

NAFTA-TAA-02487; Walbro Corp., Cass City Entity 2100, Cass City, MI: 
June 30, 1997
NAFTA-TAA-02483; Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc., Arden, NC: July 1, 1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02501; Bon Worth, Inc., Spindale, NC: July 7, 1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02533; Siebe Automotive--Algood, Algood, TN: July 22, 1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02462; Alcoa Fujikura, LTD, El Paso, TX: February 27, 1998.
NAFTA-TAA-02526; National Environmental Products, Pompano Beach, FL: 
June 25, 1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02407; G.F. Wright Steel and Wire Co., Worcester, MA: May 18, 
1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02488; Boydston and Frazen Well Service, Inc., Cody, WY: July 
7, 1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02491; Corel, Orem, UT: July 7, 1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02334; Marshall Electric Corp., Rochester, IN: March 31, 
1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02373; EEX Corp. Headquartered in Houston, TX and Operating 
Throughout The Following States: A; TX, B; MS, C; NY, D; WA
NAFTA-TAA-02463; Triple A In The USA, Bellaire, OH: June 23, 1997
NAFTA-TAA-02374 & A; Towne and Country Manufacturing, Inc., Luggoff, SC 
and Dawn, Inc., Lufogg, SC: April 23, 1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02478; Sivaco New York, Inc., Tonawanda, NY: June 17, 1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02473 & A, B, C; The Pfaltzgraff Co., Bendersville, PA, 
Dover, PA, York, PA and Thomasville, PA: June 10, 1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02471; Angelica Image Apparel, Waynesboro, TN: June 25, 1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02475; Klamath Veneer, Inc., Klamath Falls, OR: June 26, 
1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02378; American Lantern Co., Newport, AR: April 22, 1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02321; Garment Finishers International, Inc., El Paso, TX: 
April 9, 1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02518; Scientific Atlanta, Inc., Including Temporary Workers 
From Excel Temporary Services, Norrell Services, Peachtree Staffing and 
Elite Staffing Services, Norcross, GA: July 24, 1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02545; Sara Lee Hosiery, Mesilla Park, NM: July 22, 1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02472; General Instrument Corp., Broadband Networks Group, 
Hickory, NC: June 24, 1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02512; Koret of California, Inc., Price Utah Plant, Price, 
Utah: July 9, 1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02484; Johnson Controls, Inc., Augomotive Systems Group, 
Pulaski, TN: June 25, 1997.
NAFTA-TAA-02400; Triquest Precision Plastics, Vancouver, WA: May 13, 
1997.

    I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued 
during the month of August 1998. 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: August 19, 1998.
Grant D. Beale,
Acting Director, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
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