Asbestos Standard for Construction.
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March 28, 1996
Robert F. Duermit, Vice President
Colfax Corporation
2441 North Leavitt Street
Chicago, Illinois 60647
Dear Mr. Duermit:
Thank you for your letter of February 22, in which you requested an interpretation as to what class of work under the Asbestos Standard for Construction covers the removal of wallboard and joint compounds.