Use of potable water.
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October 24, 1996
Honorable Tillie K. Fowler
413 Cannon Building
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Congresswoman Fowler:
This is in response to your request for clarification of the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard 29 CFR 1910.141(b)(1) concerning potable water.