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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

April 23, 1997

Requirements for off highway vehicles being exported from the UK to the USA.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 24, 1980

Mr. D. T. Steadman
Senior Section Engineer
Project and Development Section
British Standards Institute
Maylands Avenue
Hemel Hempstead
Herts HP2 4SQ

Dear Mr. Steadman:

This is in response to your inquiry concerning OSHA's technical requirements for off highway vehicles being exported from the UK to the USA. Your letter addressed to Mr. Dave Hadden was forwarded to this office for response.

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - Stop valves upstream of relief valves.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

April 6, 1981

Jerry D. Smith, P.E.
Principal Mechanical Engineer
NUS Corporation
South Central Operations
11511 Katy Freeway, Suite 500
Houston, Texas 77079

Dear Mr. Smith:

This is in response to your inquiry regarding OSHA Standard 1910.169(b)(3)(ii), which was forwarded to us for reply from our Dallas Regional Office. Please accept our apology for the delay in response.

Pressure vessels used at oil and gas extraction/production facilities and applicability of 29 CFR 1910.106

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

 

Requirements for air receivers installed after August 27, 1971 and periodic retesting.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.


May 8, 2008

Mr. Lawrence Laser
1346 Almond Dr.
Annapolis, MD 21409

Dear Mr. Laser:

Thank you for your letter of January 10, 2008, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Your letter has been forwarded to OSHA's Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP) for response. You had questions related to air receivers. Your paraphrased questions and our response follow.

Question #1: What laws govern air receivers constructed after 1968?

Dixie Divers, Inc.; Grant of Permanent Variance

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    64:71242-71261
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[V-97-1]

Dixie Divers, Inc.; Grant of Permanent Variance

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor.

ACTION: Grant of permanent variance.

Air Receivers

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    47:23480
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
Proposes to remove second and fourth sentences of Paragraph (b)(1).

Air Receivers

  • Publication Date:
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  • Fed Register #:
    49:5318
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
See FR 2/10/84 for paragraphs affected by revocation.

Revocation of Advisory and Repetitive Standards

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    49:5318
  • Title:
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1910
[Docket No. S-600]

Revocation of Advisory and Repetitive Standards

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Labor

ACTION: Final Rule.

SUMMARY: This final rule revokes 153 of the 194 provisions of the General-Industry Standards (19 CFR Part 1910) which were proposed for revocation on May 28, 1982 (47 FR 23477).