[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 144 (Thursday, July 28, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-18416]
[Federal Register: July 28, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
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 filed with State Governors under Section 250(a) 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 Office
of Trade Adjustment Assistance (OTAA), Employment and Training
Administration (ETA), Department of Labor (DOL), announces the filing
of the petition and takes actions 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 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 OTAA at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
in Washington, D.C., provided such request is filed in writing with the
Director of OTAA not later than August 8, 1994.
Also, interested persons are invited to submit written comments
regarding the subject matter of the petitions to the Director of OTAA
at the address shown below not later than August 8, 1994.
Petitions filed with the Governors are available for inspection at
the Office of the Director, OTAA, ETA, DOL, Room C-4318, 200
Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210.
Signed at Washington, D.C., this 21st day of July 1994.
Violet Thompson,
Deputy Director, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.
Appendix
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Date received at
Petitioner (union/workers/firm) Location Governor's office Petition No. Articles produced
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Ameriplas Inc. (Co.).................. Charlotte, NC........... 07/11/94 NAFTA-00175 Plastics; custom and commercial extrusions
(window fashion products).
A.O. Smith Company; Electrical Mebane, NC.............. 07/11/94 NAFTA-00176 Electric motors.
Products (Co.).
Bell Sports Inc.; VistaLite (Wkrs).... Lancaster, PA........... 07/12/94 NAFTA-00177 Headlight systems (VL400 series); lighting
systems for bicycles, wrists, and other
sports activities.
Leggett & Platt; FBG (CSJB)........... Chicago, IL............. 07/11/94 NAFTA-00178 Headboards, footboards, and bed
accessories.
Pet Connection (Co.).................. Gun Barrel, TX.......... 07/11/94 NAFTA-00179 Oster pet clippers, dog & cat toys, sheep
& cow hooves.
Occidental Chemical Corporation; White Springs, FL....... 07/12/94 NAFTA-00180 Agricultural chemical products.
Agricultural Products Group (UCW).
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[FR Doc. 94-18416 Filed 7-27-94; 8:45 am]
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