Clarification of the Standards and terminology used in relation to maintenance-of-way for electric utility line.
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December 7, 1976
Mr. Richard D. Wiles
International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers Local Union
1049 745 Kings Highway
Hauppauge, New York 11787
Dear Mr. Wiles
This is in response to your letter requesting clarification of the Standards and terminology used in relation to maintenance-of-way for electric utility line.