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OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at http://www.osha.gov.


March 11, 2005

Mr. Hugh Pratt
Chairman
Crane Power Line Safety Organization
[By e-mail]

Dear Mr. Pratt:

This is in response to your telephone inquiry of March 10, 2005, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in which you ask a question regarding the Consensus Document agreed to by the Cranes and Derricks Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee (C-DAC) in July 2004. The document, dated August 5, 2004, is available to the public at: http://www.regulations.gov/contentStreamer?objectId=09000064802014c3&disposition=attachment&contentType=pdf*.

We have paraphrased your question as follows:

Question: Does the Federal government claim copyright protection with respect to the C-DAC Consensus Document, dated August 5, 2004, which was agreed to by C-DAC on July 9, 2004?

Answer: No.

If you need additional information, please contact us by fax (202-693-1689) at: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA, Office of Construction Standards and Guidance. You can also contact us by mail at U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA, Office of Construction Standards and Guidance, Room N3468, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210, although there will be a delay in our receiving correspondence by mail.

Sincerely,


Russell B. Swanson, Director
Directorate of Construction

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