Training and certification procedures of Hazwoper.
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May 13, 1991
Ms. Karen L. Artz
Training Coordinator
BP Oil Company
4850 East 49th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44125-1079
Dear Ms. Artz:
This is in response to your inquiry of February 22, concerning the training and certification procedures in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (29 CFR 1910.120) HAZWOPER. Please accept my apology for the delay in this reply.