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February 9, 2004
Mr. Jack Swarthout
Scott Bridge Company Inc.
PO Box 2000
Opelika, Alabama 36803
Re: Work docks and work bridges; scaffolds; fall protection; working over water
Dear Mr. Swarthout:
This is in response to your letter of October 24, 2002, to the Directorate of Construction. We apologize for the long delay in providing this response.
We have paraphrased your questions as follows: