[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 191 (Tuesday, October 1, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51303-51304]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-25092]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
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 September,
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-32,540; I.C.I. Explosives USA, Inc., Tamaqua, PA
TA-W-32,554; Concord Fabrics, Inc., New York, NY
TA-W-32,548; Stonehenge Products, Springfield, KY
TA-W-32,608; Crown Pacific Limited Partnership, Redmond, OR
In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the
criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.
TA-W-32,595; Fieldcrest Cannon Mill Division--York Plant #19, York, SC
TA-W-32,665; Zenith Data Systems Corp., St. Joseph, MI
TA-W-32,658; Advance Pressure Castings Div. of Mid-West Spring Corp,
Denville, NJ
TA-W-32,625; Woodbridge Group, Cartex Corp., Fairless Hills, PA
TA-W-32,597; Medical Innovations Corp., Ventura
Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker
separations at the firm.
TA-W-32,573; Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc., Syracuse, NY
TA-W-32,628; Fashion Bug (Charming Shoppes, Inc), Gallery II,
Philadelphia, PA
The workers firm does not produce an article as required for
certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.
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-32,561; Kingstree Knits, a Div. of Texfi Industries, Inc., Midway,
GA: July 11, 1995.
TA-W-32,632; Liberty Childrenswear Co., Birmingham, AL: August 1, 1995.
TA-W-32,679; Chic By H.I.S., Belmont, MS: August 9, 1995.
TA-W-32,705; Union Knitting Mills, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, PA: August
22, 1995.
TA-W-32,166; Tifton Apparel Mfg Co., Tifton, GA: March 12, 1995.
TA-W-32,640; Hubbard Farms, Statesville, NC: August 2, 1995.
TA-W-32,563; KL Manufacturing Co., Inc., Post Falls, ID: July 1, 1995.
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TA-W-32,535; North American Rayon Corp., Elizabeth, TN: June 19, 1995.
TA-W-32,536; North American Polyester, Elizabeth, TN: June 19, 1995.
TA-W-32,547; ASARCO, Inc., Omaha, NE: July 1, 1995.
TA-W-32,564; Beck/Arnley Worldparts Corp., Pittsburgh, PA: July 2,
1995.
TA-W-32,604; Dana Manufacturing, Inc., Providence, RI: July 18, 1995.
TA-W-32,686; Melton Co., Batavia, NY: August 19, 1995.
TA-W-32,593; Connor Forest Industries, Inc., Wakefield, MI: July 12,
1995.
TA-W-32,566; Decaturville Manufacturing #3, Parsons, TN: July 5, 1995.
TA-W-32,580; El Paso Apparel Group, Inc., El Paso, TX: July 10, 1995.
TA-W-32,707, A, B; Nordictrack, Chaska, MN, Glencoe, MN and Belle
Plaine, MN: August 22, 1995.
TA-W-32,602; Energy Efficient Products, Inc., Bellevue, OH: July 15,
1995.
TA-W-32,630; Conoco, Inc., Exploration & Production, North America,
Houston, TX & Operating at Various Locations in The Following States:
A; TX, B; CO, C; LA, D; ND, E; NM, F; OK: September 26, 1996.
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 & September, 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-01145; Fieldcrest Cannon Mill, York Plant #19, York, SC
NAFTA-TAA-01173; L.L. Brewton Lumber Co., Inc., Winnfield, LA
NAFTA-TAA-01192; Gonyea's Woodworking, Inc., Monroe, WA
NAFTA-TAA-01149; Crown Pacific Limited Partnership, Redmond, OR
NAFTA-TAA-01172; EJL Boot Mfg., El Paso, TX
NAFTA-TAA-01176; W.E.A. Manufacturing, Inc., Olyphant, PA
NAFTA-TAA-01159; Runnymede Mills, Inc., Tarboro, NC
In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the
criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.
NAFTA-TAA-01163; Fire Mountain, Inc., aka Fire Mountain Enterprises,
Inc., Colstrip, MT
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-01169; Hubbard Farms, Div. of British United Turkeys of
America, Statesville, NC: August 5, 1995.
NAFTA-TAA-01162; Thomas & Betts Corp., Reznor Div., Mercer, PA: July
17, 1995.
NAFTA-TAA-01204; Avery Dennison, K & M Division, Torrance, CA: August
21, 1995.
NAFTA-TAA-01164; Sun Broom Co., Mattoon, IL: July 12, 1995.
NAFTA-TAA-01183; Dynamic Axle Co., Rancho Dominquez, CA: August 7,
1995.
NAFTA-TAA-01194; Roundwood Timber Products, Inc., Chemult, OR: August
14, 1995.
I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued
during the month of September, 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: September 20, 1996.
Curtis K. Kooser,
Acting Program Manager, Policy & Reemployment Services Office of Trade
Adjustment Assistance
[FR Doc. 96-25092 Filed 9-30-96; 8:45 am]
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