Investigations Regarding Certifications of Eligibility To Apply for NAFTA Transitional Adjustment Assistance

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

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 (Pub. L. 103-182), hereinafter called (NAFTA-TAA),

have been filed with State Governors under Section 250(b)(1) 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 Acting

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 action 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 on or after December 8, 1993 (date of enactment of Pub. 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 Acting Director of OTAA at the U.S. Department of

Labor (DOL) in Washington, DC provided such request is filed in writing

with the Acting Director of OTTA not later than December 21, 1998.

Also, interested persons are invited to submit written comments

regarding the subject matter of the petitions to the Acting Director of

OTAA at the address shown below not later than December 21, 1998.

Petitions filed with the Governors are available for inspection at

the Office of the Acting Director, OTAA, ETA, DOL, Room C-4318, 200

Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210.

Signed at Washington, DC this 1st day of December 1998.

Grant D. Beale,

Acting Director, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance.

Appendix

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Date received

Subject firm Location at Governor's Petition No. Articles produced

office

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Westinghouse Air Brake (Wkrs)........ Foster City, CA...................... 11/16/1998 NAFTA-2,734............. Pipe fittings.

Olin Brass (USWA).................... Indianapolis, IN..................... 11/13/1998 NAFTA-2,735............. Brass, copper, sheet, rod, tube

and wire.

Pastar (Co.)......................... El Paso, TX.......................... 11/17/1998 NAFTA-2,736............. Denim jeans.

ApparelMark (Co.).................... El Paso, TX.......................... 11/16/1998 NAFTA-2,737............. Garment patterns.

Talon (Co.).......................... Stanley, NC.......................... 11/17/1998 NAFTA-2,738............. Zipper equipment.

Pittsfield Woolen (Wkrs)............. Pittsfield, ME....................... 11/17/1998 NAFTA-2,739............. Wool.

Active Quilting--Rockville Fabrics Plains, PA........................... 11/18/1998 NAFTA-2,740............. Quilted fabric.

(UNITE).

Compaq Computer (Wkrs)............... Houston, TX.......................... 11/17/1998 NAFTA-2,741............. Computer.

Eaton Corporation (UAW).............. Winamac, IN.......................... 11/18/1998 NAFTA-2,742............. Automotive switches, door lock,

brakes.

Crane Valve (Wkrs)................... Rogers, AR........................... 11/17/1998 NAFTA-2,743............. Coat steel gate valves.

Rockwell Automation--Allen Bradley Milwaukee, MI........................ 11/16/1998 NAFTA-2,744............. Industrial controls, starters

(UE). contractors.

Mead Paper (Wkrs).................... Rumford, ME.......................... 11/17/1998 NAFTA-2,745............. Publishing & specialty paper.

Georgia Pacific (Co.)................ Baileyville, ME...................... 11/17/1998 NAFTA-2,746............. Studs.

Aeroquip--Vickers (Co.).............. Clinton Township, MI................. 11/04/1998 NAFTA-2,747............. Air conditioning connectors.

Thermo Power (UAW)................... Sterling Heights, MI................. 01/04/1998 NAFTA-2,748............. Marine & industrial engines.

Mead Paper (Wrks).................... Rumford, ME.......................... 11/17/1998 NAFTA-2,749............. Publishing Specialty Paper.

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National Garment Co (Comp)........... St. Louis, MO........................ 11/20/1998 NAFTA-2,750............. Children's Clothing.

AR Accessories Group, Inc (Wrks)..... West Bend, WI........................ 11/20/1998 NAFTA-2,751............. Retail Selling of Wallets.

Asarco, Inc ()....................... Omaha, NE............................ 11/20/1998 NAFTA-2,752............. Refined Lead, Bismuth.

Nortel (Wrks)........................ Nashville, TN........................ 11/20/1998 NAFTA-2,753............. Repair Telephones.

AG-Chem Equipment Co (Wrks).......... Jackson, MN.......................... 11/17/1998 NAFTA-2,754............. Farming Spray Equipment.

J.M. Huber Corp (Comp.).............. Houston, TX.......................... 11/23/1998 NAFTA-2,755............. Oil and Gas Exploration and

Production.

Anvil Knitwear, Inc (Wrks)........... Whiteville, NC....................... 11/24/1998 NAFTA-2,756............. T-Shirts.

Wundles (Wrks)....................... Williamsport, PA..................... 11/30/1998 NAFTA-2,757............. Daywear, vests, camisoles,

underpants.

Siebe (Co.).......................... Kendallville, IN..................... 11/30/1998 NAFTA-2,758............. Infinite switches and pressure

switches.

Tokyo Electron Oregon (Wrks)......... Hillsboro, OR........................ 11/20/1998 NAFTA-2,759............. Silicon wafers.

International Paper (AWPPW).......... Gardiner, OR......................... 11/24/1998 NAFTA-2,760............. Linerboard.

Bend Door (Wrks)..................... Bend, OR............................. 11/24/1998 NAFTA-2,761............. Door parts.

Tycom (Wrks)......................... Adden Hills, MN...................... 12/01/1998 NAFTA-2,762............. Drill bits.

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[FR Doc. 98-32871 Filed 12-9-98; 8:45 am]

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