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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 November and
December, 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-30,366; H & R Blocks, Forks, WA
TA-W-30,192; Stone Container Corp., Hodge, LA
TA-W-29,903; ABB Process Automation, Currently, Industrial Systems,
Inc., Houston, TX
TA-W-30,240; Albee Textile, New York, NY
TA-W-30,251; Unisys Corp., Roseville, MN
TA-W-30,137; Diamond Tool & Horseshoe Co., Duluth, MN
TA-W-30,271; Chevron Chemical Co., St. Louis, MO
TA-W-30,224; Apollo Dye, Paterson, NJ
TA-W-30,211; Alumax Mill Products, Inc., Morris, IL
TA-W-30,361; Wailuku Agribusiness Co., Inc., Pineapple Div., Wailuku,
HI
In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the
criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.
TA-W-30,405; McDonnell Douglas Corp., McDonnell Douglas C-17, Military
Transport, Flight Test Div., Edwards, CA
The worker's firm does not produce an article as required for
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
TA-W-30,370; Leader Dye & Finishing, Paterson, NJ
Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker
separations at the firm.
TA-W-30,418; Toyota Vehicle Processors, Inc., West Chicago, IL
The worker's firm does not produce an article as required for
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
TA-W-30,313; ITT Rayonier, Inc., Port Angeles, WA
U.S. imports of chemical sulfite woodpulp dissolving grades
declined in 1993 compared with 1992 & declined in July-June 1993-1994.
Compared with the same period of the previous years.
TA-W-30,469; Larue Tank Service, Jennings, (Decature County), KS
The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
TA-W-30,434; Daytona Finishing, Newark, NJ
Parent firm Hudson Tool & Die Co, Ormond Beach, FL closed subject
firm and contracted out the work formerly done there to another
domestic firm.
TA-W-30,163; Bagcraft Corp. of America, Carteret, NJ
Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker
separations at the firm.
TA-W-30,427; Keyes Fibre Co., Hammond, IN
Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker
separations at the firm.
TA-W-30,396: Axem Resources, Inc., Denver, CO
The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
TA-W-30,365; Magnetek, Kokomo, IN
The subject firm transferred production of converters to another
production facility located domestically.
TA-W-30,415; Enron Exploration Co/Enron Oil & Gas Co., Houston, TX
The investigation revealed that criterion (1) and Criterion (2)
have not been met. A significant number or proportion of the workers
did not become totally or partially separated as required for
certification. Sales or production did not decline during the relevant
period as required for certification.
TA-W-30,293, TA-W-30,294, TA-W-30,295; Enogex, Inc., Headquartered in
Oklahoma City, OK, Oakwood, OK, Calumet (District), OK
The investigation revealed that customers purchasing natural gas
and natural gas liquids from the subject firm did not import during the
periods under investigation. Also, the subject firm did not sustain
losses in revenues generated from the sale of natural gas & natural gas
liquids during the most recent periods under investigation.
TA-W-30,296, TA-W-30,297, TA-W-30,298 TA-W-30,299 TA-W-29,300; Enogex,
Inc., Calumet (Plant), OK, Cordell, OK, Edmond, OK, Minco, OK, Konawa,
OK
The investigation revealed that customers purchasing natural gas
and natural gas liquids from the subject firm did not import during the
periods under investigation. Also, the subject firm did not sustain
losses in revenues generated from the sale of natural gas & natural gas
liquids during the most recent periods under investigation.
Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance
TA-W-30,322; Magnetek, Main St Plant, Owosso, MI
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after August 26, 1993.
TA-W-30,374; Square D Corp-Groupe Schneider, Milwaukee, WI
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after September 21, 1993.
TA-W-30,345; Tobin Hamilton Co., Mansfield, MO
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after September 20, 1993.
TA-W-30,234; S/N Precision Enterprises, Dba Pacamor Kubas Bearings,
Inc., Troy, NY
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on of
after July 20, 1993.
TA-W-30,335; Barcos Manufacturing, Inc, Long Island City, NY
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after September 3, 1993.
TA-W-30,375 & TA-W-30,379; London Fog Industries, Eldersburg, MD and
Williamsport, MD
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after September 23, 1993.
TA-W-30,049; Hartz Mountain Corp., Harrison, NJ
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after June 16, 1993.
TA-W-30,402; Rosa Fashions, Inc., Hoboken, NJ
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after October 6, 1993.
TA-W-30,398; Handy Button Machine Co. of New York, Woodside, NY
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after September 30, 1993.
TA-W-29,916, TA-W-29,917; Smith Equipment Co., Inc., Clifton, NJ
Megapak, Inc., Clifton, NJ
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after May 16, 1993.
TA-W-30,464; SMR Property Management Co., Oklahoma City, OK
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after October 27, 1993.
TA-W-30,317 Portland Provision Meat Co., Portland, OR
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after July 25, 1993.
TA-W-30,204; Airfoil Textron Lima, Lima, OH
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after August 1, 1993.
TA-W-30,236; Favor Treats (Pet Product Div of Garden State Tanning),
McConnellsburg, PA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after August 10, 1993.
TA-W-30,368, TA-W-30,369; Lyon Fashions, Inc., Mifflintown, PA and
McAlisterville, PA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after September 19, 1993.
TA-W-30,047; Reymonds & Reynolds, Chambersburg, PA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after June 6, 1993.
TA-W-30,356; Beaver Plant Operations, Inc., Ashland, ME
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after September 9, 1993.
TA-W-30,386; Patti-Jo Fashions, Inc., Mayfield, PA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after September 27, 1993.
TA-30,139; Baxter Healthcare Corps., Niles, IL
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after June 23, 1993.
TA-30,384; Toyoda Machinery USA, Inc., Arlington Heights, IL
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after September 27, 1993.
TA-30,376; H.L. Miller & Son, Inc., Iola, KS
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after September 21, 1993.
TA-30,400; Morrison Berkshire, Inc., North Adams, MA
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after October 6, 1993.
TA-30,392 and TA-W-30,393; Lomax Exploration Co., Roosevelt, UT and
Salt Lake City, UT
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after September 20, 1993.
TA-30,378; Texaco Exploration and Production, Inc., Tulsa, OK and
Operating at Various Locations in the Following States: A; AL, B; CA,
C; CO, D; ID, E; IL, F; LA, G; MS, H; NM, I; ND, J; OK, K; TX, L; WA,
M; WY
A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or
after October 3, 1993.
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 November and December, 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-00268; Gist-Brocades Food Ingredients, Inc., East Brunswick,
NJ
The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and criteria (4) were
not met. A survey of major customers that decreased their purchases
from the subject firm revealed that the respondents did not purchase
any imported yeast from Mexico or Canada during the period under
investigation.
NAFTA-TAA-00265; T.E. Dee, Allentown, PA
The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and criteria (4) were
not met. A survey of major customers that decreased their purchases
from the subject firm revealed that the respondent did not purchase any
imported printing and labeling services from Mexico or Canada during
periods under investigation.
NAFTA-TAA-00263; Grayson Controls Div., A Subsidiary of Robertshaw
Controls Co., El Paso, TX
The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and criteria (4) were
not met. The investigation revealed that Grayson Controls Div. of
Robertshaw Controls Co. made a corporate decision to transfer its
machining function of central heating controls to another existing
domestic facility.
Affirmation Determinations NAFTA-TAA
NAFTA-TAA-00266; Al Tech Specialty Steel Corp., Watervliet, NY
A certification was issued covering all workers of Al Tech
Specialty Steel Corp., Watervliet, NY separated on or after December 8,
1993.
NAFTA-TAA-00270; Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., Syracuse, NY
A certification was issued covering all workers of Niagara Mohawk
Power Corp., Syracuse, New York separated on or after December 8, 1993.
NAFTA-TAA-00272; Component Technology Corp., Erie, PA
A certification was issued covering all workers of Component
Technology Corp., Erie, PA, separated on or after December 8, 1993.
NAFTA-TAA-00267; Corcom, Inc., Torrance, CA
A certification was issued covering all workers located in
Torrance, CA separated on or after December 8, 1993.
NAFTA-TAA-00262; Copeland Corp., A Subsidiary of Emerson Electric Co.,
Wichita, KS
A certification was issued covering all workers of Copeland
Corporation, a subsidiary of Emerson Electric Co., Wichita, KS
separated on or after December 8, 1993.
NAFTA-TAA-00264; NETP, Inc., Niagara Falls, NY
A certification was issued covering all workers engaged in
employment related to the assembly of 5 circuit and 7 circuit
electrical wire harnesses at NETP, Inc., Niagara Falls, NY separated on
or after December 8, 1993.
NAFTA-TAA-00260; IMC Magnetics Corp., Eastern Div., Hauppauge, NY
A certification was issued covering all workers of the Eastern Div.
of IMC Magnetics Corp., Hauppauge, NY separated on or after December 8,
1993.
I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were
issued during the months of November and December, 1994. 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: December 9, 1994.
Victor J. Trunzo,
Program Manager, Policy & Reemployment Services, Office of Trade
Adjustment Assistance.
[FR Doc. 94-30908 Filed 12-15-94; 8:45 am]
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