The Department of Labor is amending its regulations governing the filing and processing of labor condition applications (LCAs) for the employment of nonimmigrant aliens on H1B visas in specialty occupations and as fashion models. The amendments will allow employers to submit LCAs electronically, utilizing web based forms and instructions.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Veterans Affairs Department

In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 USC 2273) the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance on June 19, 2001, applicable to workers of Atofina Chemicals, Inc., Portland, Oregon. The notice was published in the Federal Register on July 5, 2001 (66 FR 35463).

At

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

On October 29, 2001, the Department issued an Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration for the workers and former workers of the subject firm. The notice will soon be published in the Federal Register.

The Department initially denied TAA to workers of Borg Warner Air/ Fluid Systems Corporation, Water Valley,

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Pursuant to Section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, an investigation was initiated on May 29, 2001 in response to a petition filed by a company official on the same date on behalf of workers at Chiquola Fabrics, LLC, Kingsport, Tennessee. Chiquola Fabrics, LLC purchased JPS Converter and Industrial Corporation, Borden Plant,

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

By letter of August 1, 2001, the workers requested administrative reconsideration of the Department of Labor's Notice of Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, petition TAW39,068. The denial notice was signed on June 25, 2001 and published in the Federal Register on July 11, 2001 (66 FR 36329).

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, an investigation was initiated on July 23, 2001 in response to a petition filed by a company official on behalf of workers at International Wire Insulated, Elkmont Extrusion, Elkmont, Alabama.

This case is being terminated upon the petitioner's request to withdraw the

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), the Department of Labor issued a Notice of Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance on August 29, 2001, applicable to workers of ISB Fashion, Inc., New York, New York. The notice was published in the Federal Register on September 11,

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, an investigation was initiated on September 17, 2001, in response to a company petition which was filed by the company on behalf of workers at Joint Venture Tool and Mold, Inc., Saegertown, Pennsylvania.

The petitioner has requested that the petition be withdrawn.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 USC 2273) the Department of Labor issued a Certification of Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance on October 28, 1999, applicable to workers of JPS Converter and Industrial Corp., a Subsidiary of JPS Textile Group, Inc., Borden Plant, Kingsport, Tennessee. The notice

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

On September 26, 2001, the Department issued an Affirmative Determination Regarding Application on Reconsideration applicable to workers and former workers of the subject firm. The notice was published in the Federal Register on November 9, 2001 (66 FR 56713).

The Department initially denied TAA to workers of Northwestern Steel and Wire

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Pursuant to section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974, an investigation was initiated on June 18, 2001 in response to a worker petition which was filed on behalf of workers at Outboard Marine [[Page 63265]]
Corp. (OMC), The Ralph Evinrude Test Center, Stuart, Florida.

An active certification covering the petitioning group of

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

In accordance with section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 USC 2273) the Department of Labor issued a Notice of Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance on April 30, 2001, applicable to workers of Outboard Marine Corp. (OMC), Waukegan, Illinois. The notice was published in the Federal Register on May 18,

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

By letter of October 8, 2001, the company requested administrative reconsideration of the Department's denial of eligibility to apply for trade adjustment assistance applicable to workers and former workers of Pillowtex Corporation, Fieldcrest CannonPlant 4, Kannapolis, North Carolina (TAW39, 416) and Pillowtex Corporation, Fieldcrest Cannon

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Pursuant to 29 CFR 90.18(C) an application for administrative reconsideration was filed with the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance for workers at Thrall Car, Thrall Car North American Rail, Chicago Heights, Illinois. The application contained no new substantial information which would bear importantly on

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

By letter of July 19, 2001, the company requested administrative reconsideration regarding the Department's Negative Determination Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance, applicable to the workers of the subject firm.

The initial investigation resulted in a negative determination issued on June 8, 2001, based on the

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

Pursuant to 29 CFR 90.18(C) an application for administrative reconsideration was filed with the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance for workers at Innovative Home Products, Inc., Birmingham, Michigan. The application contained no new substantial information which would bear importantly on the Department's

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

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 (TAW) issued during the period of November, 2001.

In order for an affirmative determination to be made and a certification of

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

In accordance with Section 250(A), Subchapter D, Chapter 2, Title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273), the Department of Labor issued a Certification Regarding Eligibility to Apply for NAFTA Transitional Adjustment Assistance on March 8, 2001, applicable to workers of Autoliv, ASP, Inc., Cushion Manufacturing Facility, Ogden, Utah.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

By application of May 31, 2001, the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), UAW Region 8 and Local Union 5285, requested administrative reconsideration of the Departments denial Regarding Eligibility to Apply for North American Free Trade AgreementTransitional Adjustment Assistance

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration

By application dated June 26, 2001, the Sheet Metal Workers' International Association, Local Union No. 16, requested administrative reconsideration of the Department's negative determination regarding eligibility to apply for North American Free Trade Agreement Transitional Adjustment Assistance (NAFTATAA), applicable to workers and former

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Employment and Training Administration