[Federal Register: November 21, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 225)]
[Notices]
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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 (Pub. L. 103-182), hereinafter called (NAFTA-TAA),
have been filed with 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
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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 2500 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 Pub. 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 filed in writing with the
Director of DTAA not later than December 2, 2002.
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 December 2, 2002.
Petitions filed with 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 28th day of October, 2002.
Edward A. Tomchick,
Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
Appendix
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Date received
Subject firm Location at Governor's Petition No. Articles produced
Office
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Fred B. Moe Logging (Co.).......... Centralia, WA...................... 09/16/2002 NAFTA-7,547 Logging.
ADC Telecommunications (Wkrs)...... Vadnais Heights, MN................ 09/10/2002 NAFTA-7,548 Pump lasers, broad area
lasers.
Exide Technologies (Wkrs).......... Columbus, GA....................... 09/10/2002 NAFTA-7,549 Automotive and industrial
batteries.
Volex, Inc. (Comp)................. Clinton, AR........................ 09/10/2002 NAFTA-7,550 Rubber electrical power
cords.
Nordic Gear (Co.).................. Newport, PA........................ 09/11/2002 NAFTA-7,551 Sew fleece products.
Nordic Gear (Co.).................. Millersburg, PA.................... 09/11/2002 NAFTA-7,552 Sew fleece products.
Foothills (Co.).................... Albany, KY......................... 09/10/2002 NAFTA-7,553 Apparel.
VF Imagewear (Co.)................. Sparta, TN......................... 09/10/2002 NAFTA-7,554 Work wear coveralls and
pants.
Federal Mogul (Co.)................ Sevierville, TN.................... 09/10/2002 NAFTA-7,555 Lighting components.
Waukesha Electric Systems (Co.).... Milpitas, CA....................... 09/09/2002 NAFTA-7,556 Large power transformers.
MEI--Mars, Inc. (Co.).............. West Chester, PA................... 09/12/2002 NAFTA-7,557 Validators and coin
acceptors.
Traction Technologies Group (Co.).. Jonesboro, AR...................... 09/11/2002 NAFTA-7,558 Axle components.
Makita Corporation of America (Co.) Buford, GA......................... 09/12/2002 NAFTA-7,559 Battery and electric power
tools.
Toyo Tanso PA Graphite, Inc. (Comp) Brookville, PA..................... 09/13/2002 NAFTA-7,560 Isomolded graphite.
Comair Rotron (Co.)................ San Diego, CA...................... 09/11/2002 NAFTA-7,561 Fans and blowers--cooling
systems.
Tritex Sportsware (Co.)............ Altoona, PA........................ 09/16/2002 NAFTA-7,562 Men's, women's and
children's outerwear.
dj Orthopedics, LLC (Co.).......... Vista, CA.......................... 09/16/2002 NAFTA-7,563 Rigid bracing products.
Georgia Pacific (Wkrs)............. Bowden, NC......................... 09/18/2002 NAFTA-7,564 Lumber.
Baker Electrical Products (Co.).... Memphis, MI........................ 09/17/2002 NAFTA-7,565 Coil windings.
Hy Lift (UAW)...................... Muskegon, MI....................... 09/17/2002 NAFTA-7,566 Valve lifters.
Holloway Sportwear, Inc. (Wkrs).... Many, LA........................... 06/16/2002 NAFTA-7,567 Suits, pants, pullovers,
jackets.
Holloway Sportwear, Inc. (Wkrs).... Olla, LA........................... 06/16/2002 NAFTA-7,567 Suits, pants, pullovers,
jackets.
Molded Container (Wkrs)............ Portland, OR....................... 08/12/2002 NAFTA-7,568 Packaging for food
industry.
Emerson Power Transmission (Wkrs).. Liverpool, NY...................... 09/18/2002 NAFTA-7,569 Bearings.
Jackson Industries (Co.)........... Maquoketa, IA...................... 09/18/2002 NAFTA-7,570 Tooling.
International Comfort (IBB)........ Lewisburg, TN...................... 09/23/2002 NAFTA-7,571 Heating ventilation & air
conditioning.
Percision Threading (UAW).......... Cheboygan, MI...................... 09/24/2002 NAFTA-7,572 Taps, thread milling
cutters.
Pass and Seymour (Co.)............. Whitsett, NC....................... 09/24/2002 NAFTA-7,573 Electrical switch.
Radio Frequency Systems (Wrks)..... Corvallis, OR...................... 09/19/2002 NAFTA-7,574 Multi Couplers.
Celestica Corp (Comp).............. Foothill Ranch, CA................. 09/24/2002 NAFTA-7,575 Electrical Systems.
Ametek, Inc (IUE).................. Wilmington, MA..................... 09/24/2002 NAFTA-7,576 Aircraft/Aerospace Cables.
Decatur Mold Tool and Engineering Sanford, NC........................ 09/26/2002 NAFTA-7,577 Design Molds and Tools.
(Wrks).
Eviro Systems Furniture, Inc (Comp) Grand Rapids, MI................... 09/25/2002 NAFTA-7,578 Panels, Overhead File
Cabinets.
Marconi Communications (Wrks)...... Lorain, OH......................... 09/30/2002 NAFTA-7,579 Power and Power
Distribution.
JTM Group, Inc. (Wrks)............. Jamestown, NY...................... 09/11/2002 NAFTA-7,580 Plastic Injection Molds.
Inabata America Corp (Wrks)........ El Paso, TX........................ 09/27/2002 NAFTA-7,581 Computer Ink Cartridge
Assembly.
BBA Nonwovens Washougal, Inc Washougal, WA...................... 09/27/2002 NAFTA-7,582 Nonwoven Rolled Goods.
(AWPPW).
Doe Run Resources Corp. (The) Viburnum, MO....................... 10/02/2002 NAFTA-7,583 Lead Mining,
(Comp). Concentrating, Smelting.
Classic Clay Concepts (Comp)....... Lake Oswego, OR.................... 09/25/2002 NAFTA-7,584 Terra Cotta, Earthenware
Planters.
J and A Industrial Sheetmetal Bend, OR........................... 09/25/2002 NAFTA-7,585 Metal Parts.
(Comp).
Hershey Chocolate and Confectionery Wheatridge, CO..................... 09/18/2002 NAFTA-7,586 Chocolate.
(Comp).
Groupe Carbone Lorraine (UAW)...... Wooster, OH........................ 09/30/2002 NAFTA-7,587 Pressure Vessels, Heat
Exchangers.
Nash Garment Co (UNITE)............ Nashville, NC...................... 07/16/2002 NAFTA-7,588 Children's Dresses.
Georgia Pacific Corp. (IAm)........ Ft. Bragg, CA...................... 09/27/2002 NAFTA-7,589 Logs.
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Jabil Circuit, Inc. (Wkrs)......... Meridian, ID....................... 09/24/2002 NAFTA-7,590 Printed Circuit
Assemblies.
Barth and Dreyfuss of California Burbank, CA........................ 10/01/2002 NAFTA-7,591 Home Furnishing.
(Wrks).
J-Star Industries, Inc. (Comp)..... Ft. Atkinson, WI................... 10/07/2002 NAFTA-7,592 Dairy Farm Equipment.
Deluxe Craft Photo Albums (Wrks)... Chicago, IL........................ 10/01/2002 NAFTA-7,593 Photo Albums.
Juno, Inc. (Wrks).................. Blytheville, AR.................... 09/16/2002 NAFTA-7,594 Plastic Tool Parts.
Microelectronic Modules Corp (Wrks) New Berlin, WI..................... 10/03/2002 NAFTA-7,595 Computer Chips.
La Grange Foundry, Inc. (Wrks)..... La Grange, MO...................... 10/03/2002 NAFTA-7,596 Castings.
Spicer Axle Division (UAW)......... Syracuse, IN....................... 10/03/2002 NAFTA-7,597 Cases and Carriers (Axle
Components).
General Mills (Comp)............... Hillsdale, MI...................... 10/02/2002 NAFTA-7,598 Bake Goods.
Waltec Forgings, Inc. (Comp)....... Port Huron, MI..................... 10/07/2002 NAFTA-7,599 Non-Ferrous Forgings.
Autoline Industries, Inc. (Comp)... Oakbrook, IL....................... 10/07/2002 NAFTA-7,600 Water Pumps, Master Brake
Cylinders.
Panavision (Wrks).................. Woodland Hills, CA................. 09/23/2002 NAFTA-7,601 Motion Pictures, Cameras,
Lenses.
Anderson Packaging, Inc. (Comp).... Rockford, IL....................... 10/07/2002 NAFTA-7,602 Dentifrice in Pastic
Dispensing Units.
Midwest Electric Products (Comp)... Mankato, MN........................ 08/19/2002 NAFTA-7,603 Electrical Equipment.
Nortel Networks (Wrks)............. Research Triangle Park, NC......... 09/23/2002 NAFTA-7,604 Optical Long Haul Backbone
Networs.
Consolidated Freight Ways (Wrks)... El Paso, YX........................ 10/07/2002 NAFTA-7,605 Transports Freight.
MJ Soffe (Wrks).................... Wallace, NC........................ 10/09/2002 NAFTA-7,606 T-Shirts.
RBX Industries, Inc. (Comp)........ Colt, AR........................... 10/04/2002 NAFTA-7,607 Closed Cell Foam Rubber.
Arkansas Metal Castings, Inc. Fort Smith, AR..................... 10/08/2002 NAFTA-7,608 Gray and Ductile Iron
(Comp). Castings.
General Electric Transportation Warrensburg, MO.................... 10/07/2002 NAFTA-7,609 Printed Circuit Boards.
Systems (Comp).
Mountain Fir Chip Co (Wrks)........ The Dalles, OR..................... 10/08/2002 NAFTA-7,610 Wood Chips.
Unison Industries (Comp)........... Fort Worth, TX..................... 10/14/2002 NAFTA-7,611 Electrical Wire Harnesses.
SMTC Manufacturing Corp. (Co.)..... Austin, TX......................... 08/22/2002 NAFTA-7,612 Computer Printed Circuit
Assemblies.
Legato Systems, Inc. (Wrks)........ Orem, UT........................... 10/15/2002 NAFTA-7,613 Customer Support
Functions.
Interlake Material Handling (Wrks). Pontiac, MI........................ 10/09/2002 NAFTA-7,614 Industrial Rack and Beams.
Sermatech-Mal Tool (Wrks).......... Manchester, CT..................... 10/10/2002 NAFTA-7,615 Aircraft Engine
Components.
Oneida Limited Silversmiths (Wrks). Sherrill, NY....................... 10/11/2002 NAFTA-7,616 Silverware.
Tecmotiv Corp. (Wrks).............. Tonawanda, NY...................... 10/18/2002 NAFTA-7,617 Tank and Trucks
Replacement Parts.
Alcatel USA, Inc. (Wrks)........... Plano, TX.......................... 10/18/2002 NAFTA-7,618 Litespan 2000 Access
Products.
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Syracuse, NY....................... 09/27/2002 NAFTA-7,619 Technical Help Deck--
(Wrks). Insurance.
Trailmobile LLC (PACE)............. Charleston, IL..................... 09/23/2002 NAFTA-7,620 Semi-Trailers.
Intertape Polymer Group (Co.)...... Menasha, WI........................ 10/21/2002 NAFTA-7,621 Tape.
Eaton Corp (Wrks).................. Rochester Hills, MI................ 10/14/2002 NAFTA-7,622 Intake Manifolds.
ATK North America (Wrks)........... Falmouth, KY....................... 10/18/2002 NAFTA-7,623 Automotive Engines.
Pohlman Foundry Co., Inc (IAMAW)... Buffalo, NY........................ 10/15/2002 NAFTA-7,624 Poured Iron Castings.
Pollak (Co.)....................... Boston, MA......................... 10/22/2002 NAFTA-7,625 Actuators.
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