The amendments to the Act made by title XXV of the Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1981 (Pub. L. 97-35) shall not abate or otherwise
affect entitlement to TAA under the Trade Act of 1974 or any appeal
which was pending on October 1, 1981, or on the date of enactment of any
such amendment, as applicable, or prevent any appeal from any
determination thereunder which did not become final prior to such
applicable date if appeal or petition is filed within the time allowed
for appeal or petition.