Training requirements in 29 CFR 1910.120 concerning hazardous waste cleanup operations.
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APR 24 1990
William P. Todsen, P.E. Chief, Engineering Division Department of the Army Missouri River Division, Corps of Engineers Post Office Box 103, Downtown Station Omaha, Nebraska 68101-0103
Dear Mr. Todsen:
This is in response to your letter of February 12, concerning the application of training requirements in the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard (29 CFR 1910.120) to hazardous waste cleanup operations.
Employees are not covered by the standard if they: