• Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
    Notice
  • Fed Register #:
    52:12629-32
  • Standard Number:
  • Title:
    Variance
  • Abstract:

    Application by Tomaro Contractors, Inc. for a permanent variance and an interim order from the Decompression Tables, Appendix A to Subpart S of Parts 1926.800 through 1926.804 which concern compressed air. The applicant has requested that it be authorized to substitute a decompression table using oxygen, introduced via pressure demand respirators, as the gaseous medium in lieu of compressed air. The interim order is denied until a decision is rendered on the application for a variance. The address of the place of employment that will be affected by the application is: County Line Road, immediately west of 109th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin in a tunnel which will be 2,600 feet in length when completed. Comments and requests for a hearing must be submitted by June 16, 1987.

Abstract:
Application by Tomaro Contractors, Inc. for a permanent variance and
an interim order from the Decompression Tables, Appendix A to
Subpart S of Parts 1926.800 through 1926.804 which concern
compressed air. The applicant has requested that it be authorized to
substitute a decompression table using oxygen, introduced via
pressure demand respirators, as the gaseous medium in lieu of
compressed air. The interim order is denied until a decision is
rendered on the application for a variance. The address of the place
of employment that will be affected by the application is: County
Line Road, immediately west of 109th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin in
a tunnel which will be 2,600 feet in length when completed. Comments
and requests for a hearing must be submitted by June 16, 1987.