Requirements which must be met before a crane can avoid the requirements for a load indicating device.

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April 1, 1985

Mr. Lloyd F. Schmeusser
President

Dear Mr. Schmeusser:

This is in response to your letter dated March 26, 1985, requesting a permanent variance from Section 1917.46(a)(1) and 1918.74(a)(9)(viii)(d), concerning the conditions which must be met before a crane can avoid the requirements for a load indicating device.