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• Standard Number: 1926.451

April 15, 1982

Mr. Paul Hancock
Steeplejack Waco Inc.
P.O. Box 708
Pinson, Alabama 35126

Dear Mr. Hancock:

Assistant Secretary Thorne G. Auchter has asked me to respond to your letter dated April 1, 1982 requesting a variance from Section 1926.451(c)(2) prohibiting the use of dis-similar metals on tube and coupler scaffolds, of the Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

A request for a variance is limited to an employer for his affected employees. A manufacturer is not eligible to seek a variance for his product. Therefore, no further action will be taken on your request for a variance.

However, we will forward your letter to the Office of safety Compliance Programming for their evaluation. After their evaluation is complete, they will be in contact with your office.

If I can be of any assistance, please contact my office at (202) 523-7183.

Sincerely,



James J. Concannon
Director
Office of Variance Determination

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