Notice of Determinations Regarding Eligibility To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and NAFTA Transitional Adjustment Assistance

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 June, 1995.

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-30,907; EVI Highland, Odessa, TX

TA-W-30,908; EVI Highland, Oklahoma City, OK

TA-W-30,877; Bogart Graphics, Erie, PA

TA-W-31,094; Upper Peninsula Power Co., Houghton, MI

In the following cases, the investigation revealed that the

criteria for eligibility have not been met for the reasons specified.

TA-W-31,029; OSRAM Sylvania, Inc., Credit Dept., Camillus, NY

The workers' firm does not produce an article as required for

certification under Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974.

TA-W-30,990; Haskon International, Inc., Taunton, MA

Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker

separations at the firm.

TA-W-30,981; Continental Emsco Co., Duratech Div., Garland, TX

Aggregate US imports of oil well and oil field pumps were

negligible through April, 1995.

TA-W-31,033; Atlantic Bouquet, Secaucus, NJ

Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker

separations at the firm.

TA-W-31,059; King Design, Inc., Eugene, OR

Increased imports did not contribute importantly to worker

separations at the firm.

TA-W-30,987; Wind ``A'' Way Concepts, Livingston, TN

The investigation revealed that criterion (2) and (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 competitive 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.

Affirmative Determinations for Worker Adjustment Assistance

TA-W-31,016; American Design and Fashions, Inc., Passaic, NJ

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after May 2, 1994,

TA-W-31,009; Mel Coat, Weehawken, NJ

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after April 26, 1994.

TA-W-30,917; Brunswick Defense, Costa Mesa, CA

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after April 2, 1994.

TA-W-30,997; Nabors Drilling USA, Inc., New Braunfels, TX

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after April 20, 1994.

TA-W-30,935; Travelers Insurance, Naperville, IL

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after April 4, 1994.

TA-W-30,916; Industrial Ceramics, Inc., Derry, PA

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after March 27, 1994.

TA-W-30,964; Marconi Technologies, Inc., Lancaster, PA

[[Page 32346]] A certification was issued covering all workers

separated on or after April 13, 1994.

TA-W-31,038; Baras Jersey, Inc., New York, NY

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after march 27, 1994.

TA-W-31,075; Gentek Building Products, Inc., Woodbridge, NJ

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after March 24, 1994.

TA-W-31,014; Sabrina Coat, Paterson, NJ

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after February 23, 1995.

TA-W-30,995; Elizabeth Fashion, Inc., Northport, AL

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after April 19, 1994.

TA-W-31,034; Briggs & Stratton Corp., Wauwatosa, WI

A certification was issued covering all workers engaged in the

production of gasoline engines separated on or after May 5, 1994.

TA-W-31,032; ITT Automotive Body Systems Div., Roscommon, MI

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after May 5, 1994.

TA-W-31,010; Gist Brocades Food Ingredients, Inc., East Brunswick,

NJ

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after May 1, 1994.

TA-W-30,918; Charland Sportswear, Faymore Manufacturing Div.,

Confluence, PA

TA-W-30,919; Charland Manufacturing Div., Charleroi, PA

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after April 17, 1994.

TA-W-30,940 & A; Louisa Manufacturing, Louisa, VA & Roanna Togs,

Inc., New York, NY

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after April 7, 1994.

TA-W-31,084; Blind Design, Inc., Tempe, AZ

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after May 11, 1994.

TA-W-30,948; Briggs & Stratton Corp., Wauwatosa, WI

A certification was issued covering all workers engaged in the

production of automotive locks and keys separated on or after April 11,

1994.

TA-W-31,021; Crowntuft, A Division of Kellwood Co., Calhoun, GA

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after May 1, 1994.

TA-W-31,022; Gynotech, Middlesex, NJ

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after May 4, 1994.

TA-W-31,044; Engraph Label Group, Machine Systems Div., Delran, NJ

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after May 4, 1994.

TA-W-31,057; F & M Hat Co., Denver, CO

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after May 1, 1994.

TA-W-30,983; Junior Gallery Limited, Clifton, NJ

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after April 17, 1994.

TA-W-30,902; Dartmouth Finishing Corp., New Bedford, MA

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after March 23, 1994.

TA-W-30,912; Harvard Industries, Elastic Stop Nut Div., Union, NJ

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after March 31, 1994.

TA-W-31,011; R & H Well Service, Inc. (including Trey Trucks & Cox

Transports), Houston, TX & Operating at the Following Locations: A;

Andrews, TX, B; Big Lake, TX, C; Big Spring, TX, D; Crane, TX, E;

Eldorado, TX, F; Ft. Stockton, TX, G; Irran, TX, H; McCamey, TX I;

Monahans, TX, J; Odessa, TX

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after April 10, 1994.

TA-W-30,952; Louisiana Pacific, Northern Div., Hayden Lake, ID &

Operating at the Following Locations: A; Belgrade, MT, B; Chilco,

ID, C; Deerlodge, MT, D; Libby, MT, E; Moyie Springs, ID, F; Pilot

Rock, OR, G; Priest River, ID, H; Rexburg, ID, I; Saratoga, WY, J;

Tacoma, WA, K; Walden, CO, L; Walla Walla, WA

A certification was issued covering all workers separated on or

after April 10, 1994.

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 June, 1995.

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-00445; Harvard Industries, Union, NJ

The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and (4) were not met.

Major customers of the subject firm were surveyed regarding their

purchases of aerospace fasteners. All respondents reported that they

did not import the product in question from Mexico or Canada.

NAFTA-TAA-00443; Studley Products, Inc., Newark, NJ

The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and (4) were not met.

Major customers of the subject firm were surveyed regarding their

purchases of vacuum cleaner, lawn mower, and air pollution bags.

NAFTA-TAA-00453; Organik Technologies, Inc., Big Sky, Washington

Div., Tacoma, WA

The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and (4) were not met.

The investigation revealed that sales, production and employment of the

Big Sky, Washington Div. of Organik Technologies, Inc. have declined

and there was no shift in production from Organik to Mexico or Canada

during the period under investigation.

NAFTA-TAA-00446; Quebecor Printing Buffalo, Inc., Depew, NY

The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and (4) were not met.

Sales and production have not declined at the subject plant and

employment declines [[Page 32347]] are related to efforts to align

costs. A survey of major customers revealed that customers did not

import printed material from Canada or Mexico.

NAFTA-TAA-00442; Armstrong Pumps, Inc., North Tonawanda, NY

The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and (4) were not met.

There was no shift in production of packaged systems from the North

Tonawanda plant to Canada or Mexico during the period under

investigation. A departmental survey revealed that Armstrong's major

customers did not import packaged systems from Canada or Mexico.

NAFTA-TAA-00447; Debmar Knitwear, Inc., Hauppauge, NY

The investigation revealed that criteria (3) and (4) were not met.

The major customer of the subject firm was surveyed regarding its

purchases of sweaters; it reported that it did not import the product

in question from Mexico or Canada.

Affirmative Determinations NAFTA-TAA

NAFTA-TAA-00435; Bowman Lease Service, Inc., Carrizo Springs, TX

A certification was issued covering all workers at Bowman Lease

Service, Inc., Carrizo Springs, TX separated on or after April 12,

1994.

NAFTA-TAA-00440; General Electric Co., Motors and Transformer

Divisions, Fort Wayne, IN

A certification was issued covering all workers at General Electric

Co., Motors and Transformer Divisions, Fort Wayne, In separated on or

after April 12, 1994.

NAFTA-TAA-00441; Laidwaw Corp., Metropolis, IL

A certification was issued covering all workers at Laidlaw Corp.,

Metropolis, IL separated on or after March 29, 1994.

NAFTA-TAA-00449; Palliser Furniture Corp., Fargo, ND

A certification was issued covering all workers at Palliser

Furniture Corp., Fargo, ND separated on or after April 24, 1994.

NAFTA-TAA-00450; Gist-Brocades Food Ingredients, East Burnswick, NJ

A certification was issued covering all workers engaged in the

production of yeast at Gist-Brocades Food Ingredients in East

Brunswick, NJ separated on or after May 1, 1994.

NAFTA-TAA-00444; Haggar Clothing Co., Robstown Manufacturing Co.,

Robstown, TX

A certification was issued covering all workers at Robstown

Manfacturing plant of the Haggar Clothing Co, Robstown, TX separated on

or after April 27, 1994.

NAFTA-TAA-00457; Locheed Fort Worth Co., A Division of Lockheed

Corp., Fort Worth, TX

A certification was issued covering all workers engaged in the

production of wire harnesses at Lockheed Fort Worth Co., Fort Worth, TX

separated on or after May 1, 1994.

NAFTA-TAA-00448 & A; American Standard Apparel Corp., Kan-Trak-Ter

Plant, Mifflinburg, PA and Williamsport, PA

A certification was issued covering all workers of American

Standard Apparel Corp., Kan Trak-Ter Plant, Mifflinburg, PA and in

Williamsport, PA separated on or after April 28, 1994.

NAFTA-TAA-00336; Reiniger Brothers, Inc., Hatboro, PA

A certification was issued covering all workers engaged in the

production of cut roses at Reiniger Brothers, Inc., Hatboro, PA

separated on or after January 18, 1994.

I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued

during the months of June, 1995. 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: June 13, 1995.

Victor J. Trunzo,

Program Manager, Policy & Reemployment Services, Office of Trade

Adjustment Assistance.

[FR Doc. 95-15212 Filed 6-20-95; 8:45 am]

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