[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 47 (Thursday, March 10, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-5623] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: March 10, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 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, 1994. 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-29,342; Elliott Turbomachinery Co., Jeannette, PA TA-W-29,159; Robert Bosch Fluid Power Corp., Zanesville, OH TA-W-29,206; Vought Aircraft Co., Dallas, TX TA-W-29,344; Alliant Techsystems, Inc., Hopkins, MN TA-W-29,212; Elastimold, Spring Lake, MI In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified. TA-W-29,451; Houston Data Center, Houston, TX The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. TA-W-29,289; Texas Instrument, Abilene, TX The investigation revealed that the subject firm transferred production of missile guidance system components domestically. All of the production at the subject plant is integrated into production at other facilities of Texas Instruments. TA-W-29,218; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems, Culver City, CA Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the firm. TA-W-29,024; Tollycraft Yachts Corp., Kelso, WA The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. TA-W-29,156; Lykes Brothers Steamship Co., Inc., New Orleans, LA The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. TA-W-29,261; C.P.C. International, Inc., Best Foods Plant, Warminster, PA The investigation revealed that criterion (2) has not been met. Sales or production did not decline during the relevant period for certification. TA-W-29,411; Allied Signal Technical Services, Corp., Livermore, CA The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. TA-W-29,067; Olympic Plating Industries, Inc., Canton, OH The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. TA-W-29,452; Delta-X Corp., Midland, TX The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. TA-W-29,407; Digicon Geophysical Corp., Houston, TX The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. TA-W-29,296; Marathon Oil Co., Indiana Refining Div., Indianapolis, IN U.S. imports of refined petroleum products declined absolutely and relative to domestic shipments in the twelve month period October 1992- September 1993 as compared to the same period a year earlier. Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance TA-W-29,245; Dupont Printing and Publishing, Parlin, NJ A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after November 10, 1992. TA-W-29,356; Cooper Industries USD Connection, Laurence Harbor, NJ A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after December 9, 1992. TA-W-29,133; Victoreen, Inc., Cleveland, OH A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after October 7, 1992. TA-W-29,428; Carter South Co., Blackshear, GA A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after January 12, 1993. TA-W-29,181; SNS Plastics, Waldoboro, ME A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after October 20, 1992. TA-W-29,401; Swingter Co., Ocean Springs, MS A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after January 4, 1993. TA-W-29,227; The Bates Manufacturing Co., Hackettstown, NJ A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after October 29, 1992. TA-W-29,392, TA-W-29,393; Primrose Bedspread Corp., Passaic, NJ Clifton Comforter Corp., Passaic, NJ A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after December 22, 1992. TA-W-29,415; Smith Energy Services, Odessa, TX A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after January 15, 1993. TA-W-29,354; General Motors Corp., Delco Chassis Div., Livonia, MI A certification was issued covering all workers engaged in the production of bumpers separated on or after July 1, 1993. Also, all workers at the suspension component line are denied. TA-W-29,423; J.K. Operating Corp., Kulpmont, PA A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after January 12, 1993. TA-W-29,372; Hubbell-Bell, Inc., Fogelsville, PA A certification was issued covering all workers engaged in employment related to the production of weatherproof electrical products separated on or after December 21, 1992. The foregoing determination does not apply to workers engaged in the production of electrical modular tubing (conduits) of fittings. TA-W-29,438; Canal Industries, Inc., Stigler, OK A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after January 11, 1993. 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 February, 1994. 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-- (A) That sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision have decreased absolutely, (B) That imports from Mexico or Canada of articles like or directly competitive with articles produced by such firm or subdivision have increased, (C) That the increase 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 (2) 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 NAFTA-TAA-00009; Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co., Woodburn, IN The investigation revealed that criteria (2) and criteria (4) were not met. Sales and production increased at the subject plant in 1993 compared to 1992. There was no shift in production of tires from the workers' firm to Canada or Mexico during the relevant period. NAFTA-TAA-00005; A.C.A. Lumber, Inc., Beaver, WA The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and criteria (4) were not met. There was no shift in production of alder lumber from the workers' firm to Canada or Mexico during the relevant period. Also, increased imports from Canada or Mexico did not contribute importantly to the worker separations & the sales & production declines at A.C.A. Lumber, Inc. NAFTA-TAA-00007; Worzalla Publishing Co., Inc., Worzalla-East, Inc., Eastontown, NJ The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and criteria (4) were not met. There was no shift in production of alder lumber from the workers' firm to Canada or Mexico during the relevant period. Also, increased imports from Canada or Mexico did not contribute importantly to the worker separations & the sales & production declines at Worzalla-East, Inc. Affirmative Determination NAFTA-TAA NAFTA-TAA-00004; Seattle Shake and Shingle, Forks, WA A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or after December 8, 1993. I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the month of February, 1994. Copies of these determinations are available for inspection in room C-4318, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210 during normal business hours or will be mailed to persons to write to the above address. Dated: March 2, 1994. Marvin M. Fooks, Director, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. 94-5623 Filed 3-9-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-M