Logging operations standard (1910.266) applies to all types of logging activity, regardless of end use and regardless if it results in a commercial product
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January 21, 2004
Thomas J. Mills
Deputy Chief for Business Operations
USDA Forest Service - BUS OPS
Room 2 NW
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20250-1103
Dear Mr. Mills: