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29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that the equipment in the process complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. The employer does not ensure it documented that equipment in the process complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP). Instance A. The violation occurred in the North and South engine rooms on or about January 22, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure that relief valves are replaced every five years in accordance with RAGAGEP such as IIAR Bulletin 110. The following relief valves have been in place for greater than five years: a. V-20 (B-1 PSV 01/02) b. V-22 (B-2 PSV 01/02 c. HX-29 (PSV 01/02) d. HS 1 Oil Separator r Instance B. The violation occurred in the North and South engine rooms on or about January 22, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure that relief valves are properly sized for relieving capacity, set pressure, and discharged to outdoor locations in accordance with RAGAGEP such as ANSI/IIAR 2-2008. The following relief valves currently do not comply with ANSI/IIAR 2-2008: a. LS1 Oil Separator These conditions exposed employees to hazards of fire and explosion or inhalation of ammonia vapors. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure it documented that equipment in the process complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.