[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 166 (Monday, August 26, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 43791-43792] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-21641] [[Page 43791]] 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, 1996. 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-32, 302; Elwell Parker Electric Co., Cleveland, OH TA-W-32, 513; Wood World, Inc., Marion, VA TA-W-32, 613; Texberry Container Corp., Houston, TX TA-W-32, 454; Basic Engineers, Inc., Johnstown, PA In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified. TA-W-32, 515; Westmoreland Plastics, Latrobe, PA TA-W-32, 520; BP Oil, Inc., Marcus Hook, PA TA-W-32, 403; Huntsman Chemical Corp., Rome, GA TA-W-32, 379 & A; Magic Circle Energy Corp., Oklahoma City, OK & Carmen Field Limited Partnership, Carmen, OK TA-W-32, 388; Snap-On, Inc., Mt. Carmel, IL TA-W-32, 491; DeLong Sportswear, Inc., Lynchburg, TN Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker separations at the firm. TA-W-32, 378; Kendall Professional Medical Products, Inc., Kendall Co., El Paso, TX TA-W-32, 414; R. Collard & Co., Inc., New York, NY TA-W-32, 411; Charter Fabric, Inc., New York, NY TA-W-32, 581; Arco Corporate, Denver, Co TA-W-32, 600; J.K. Operating Corp., Kulpmont, PA The workers firm does not produce an article as required for certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974. TA-W-32, 264; United Technologies Automotive Interior Systems Div., Morganfield, KY The investigation revealed that criterion (2) and criterion (3) have not been met. Sales or production did not decline during the relevant period as required for certification. Increases of imports of articles like or directly competitve with articles produced by the firm or appropriate subdivision have not contributed importantly to the separations or threat thereof, and the absolute decline in sales or production. TA-W-32, 432; Amtrol, Inc., Plano, TX A corporate decision was made to transfer its production of chemical containers from then Plano, TX plant to other existing domestic facilities. Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance The following certifications have been issued; the date following the company name & location for each determination references the impact date for all workers for such determination. TA-W-32, 448; General Electric, GE Motor and Industrial Systems, Erie, PA: May 7, 1995. TA-W-32, 543; United Technologies/Pratt & Whitney, Cheshire, CT: June 24, 1995. TA-W-32, 489; Aquila, Inc., Superior, WI: June 8, 1995. TA-W-32, 463; Pine River Lumber Co LTD, Maple Lumber Div., Kenton, MI: May 9, 1995. TA-W-32, 367; Carolina Lace Corp., Robbins, NC: May 9, 1995 TA-W-32, 345; Harvard Sports, Inc., Compton, CA: May 10, 1995. TA-W-32, 381; NAC Carbon Products, Inc., Punxsutawney, PA: June 13, 1995. TA-W-32, 477; The Dial Corp., Omaha, NE: June 10, 1995. TA-W-32, 416; Sulphur City Manufacturing Co., Inc., Red Boiling Springs, TN: May 24, 1995. TA-W-32, 464; Airshield Corp., Brownsville, TX: June 4, 1995. TA-W-32, 364; American Steel Foundries, Alliance, OH: May 13, 1995. TA-W-32,527; Superior Milling, LTD, Watersmeet, MI: May 20, 1995, 13, 1995. TA-W-32,428; NCC Industries, Inc., Cortland, NY: May 24, 1995. TA-W-32,472; Eaton Corp., Axle & Brake Div., Glasgow, KY: June 6, 1995. TA-W-32,450; Texaco Trading & Transportation, Inc., Glendive, MT: May 28, 1995. TA-W-32,423 & A; Bestform Foundations, Inc., Windber, PA & Johnstown, PA: May 21, 1995. TA-W-32,407; Nolin Sportswear, Brownsville, KY: May 4, 1995. TA-W-32,371; Design Apparel By Gale: New York, NY: May 16, 1995. TA-W-32,567; Robertshaw Controls Co., Columbus Plant Appliance Controls Div., Grove City, OH: June 5, 1995. TA-W-32,430; Pictsweet Mushroom Farm, Salem, OR: May 30, 1995. TA-W-32, 465; Keystone Thermometrics, St. Marys, PA: June 5, 1995. TA-W-32,439; Modern Gloves, Gloversville, NY: May 30, 1995. TA-W-32,549; Clear Lake Footwear, England, AR: June 26, 1995. TA-W-32,437 & A; Petrocorp, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK & Houston, TX: May 23, 1995. TA-W-32,341; Schenley Sportswear, Brooklyn, NY: May 3, 1995. TA-W-32,542; W & J Rives, Inc., High Point, NC: June 28, 1995. TA-W-32,324; Lockheed Martin Corp., Meridian, MS: April 25, 1995. TA-W-32,435; Frank H. Fleer Corp., Philadelphia, PA: May 23, 1995. TA-W-32,332; Greenfield Research, Inc., Greenfield, OH: May 6, 1995. TA-W-32,304; Lanz, LLC, Culver City, CA: April 10, 1995. TA-W-32,316; Pittsburgh Corning Corp., Port Allegany, PA: May 2, 1995. TA-W-32,533, TA-W-32,534 & A; Pendleton Woolen Mills, Council Bluffs, IA, Nebraska City, NE & Fremont, NE: June 25, 1996. TA-W-32,553; Sara Lee Knit Products, Eatonton Sewing Div., Eatonton, GA: June 4, 1995. TA-W-32,510 & A; McCrackin Industries, Inc, Also Known as Complete Concepts Limited; and Spilene of Conley, Conley, GA & Spilene of Ellaville, Ellaville, GA: June 12, 1995. TA-W-32,496; Custom Wood Products, St. Joseph, MO: June 10, 1995. [[Page 43792]] TA-W-32,422; IBM Storage Systems Div., (SSD), San Jose, CA: May 29, 1995. TA-W-32,571; Pellamy Mfg Co., Div of Perry Manufacturing Co., Richlands, NC: July 1, 1995. TA-W-32,525; Jatco Enterprises, Inc., Shellman, GA: June 18, 1995. TA-W-32,429; Cone Mills Corp., Greensboro, NC: May 22, 1995. TA-W-32,445; Rubin Gloves, Inc., Gloversville, NY: May 30, 1995. 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 August, 1996. 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-01088; Boise Cascade, Timber & Wood Products Div., Medford, OR NAFTA-TAA-01107; Jenn-Air, Div. of Maytag Appliances, Indianapolis, IN NAFTA-TAA-01057; Jama/Southside Apparel, Petersburg, TN NAFTA-TAA-01105; BP Oil & Exploration, Inc., Marcus Hook Refinery, Marcus Hook, PA NAFTA-TAA-01126; Pellamy Manufacturing Co., Div of Perry Manufacturing Co., Richlands, NC NAFTA-TAA-01039; Huntsman Chemical, Rome, GA NAFTA-TAA-01111; Lloyd-Smith Co., Inc., Tool Shop Div., Bradford, PA NAFTA-TAA-01122; Texberry Container Corp., Houston, TX NAFTA-TAA-01103; International Paper, Veneta, OR NAFTA-TAA-01115; DeLong Sportswear, Inc., Lynchburg, TN NAFTA-TAA-01112; McDonnell Douglas, Douglas Aircraft Co., Torrance, CA NAFTA-TAA-01086; Simpson Paper Co., Pomona, CA NAFTA-TAA-01120; Northern Engraving, LaCrosse, WI In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified. NAFTA-TAA-01102; Lake County Road Department, Lakeview, OR 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 The following certifications have been issued; the date following the company name & location for each determination references the impact date for all workers for such determination. NAFTA-TAA-01143; Palm Springs Golf, Cathedral City, CA: June 25 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01110; Jolie Handbag, Inc., Hialeah, FL: May 11, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01083; Philips Lighting Co., Little Rock, AR: June 12, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01063; Midwestern Industries, Inc., Tahlequah, OK: May 30, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01158; Tri Tech Tool & Design Co., Inc., South Bound Brook, NJ: July 25, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01064; Airshield Corp., Brownsville, TX: June 4, 1996. NAFTA-TAA-01093; Norco Windows, Inc., A Former Div. of Trust Joist International, Hawkins, WI: June 19, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01089; Superior Milling, Limited, Milling Operations, Watersmeet, MI: May 20, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01113; DM IV, Inc., Centerville, TN: June 26, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01147; Gold, Inc. D/B/A Gold Bug, Sewing Department, Aurora, CO: July 22, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01048; American Steel Foundries, Alliance Plant, Alliance, OH: May 13, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01109; Fender Musical Instruments, Inc., Lake Oswego, OR: June 26, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01153 & A; Connor Forest Industries, Inc., Wakefield, MI and Baraga, MI: July 12, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01151; Dive N Surf, Inc., d/b/a Body Glove International, Torrance, CA: July 15, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01129; El Paso Apparel Group, Inc., El Paso, TX: July 10, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01092; Lucent Technologies, Inc., Lee's Summit, MO: June 19, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01117; Lodestar Industrial Contractors, Limited, Colville, WA: July 8, 1995. NAFTA-TAA-01108; Orbit Industries, Inc., Helen, GA: June 24, 1996. NAFTA-TAA-01119; Dean Foods Vegetable Co., Norcal Crosetti Foods, Watsonville, CA: June 28, 1995. I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the month of August, 1996. 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 12, 1996. Russell Kile, Acting Program Manager, Policy & Reemployment Services, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. 96-21641 Filed 8-23-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-30-M