Clarification on standard for rigging equipment for material handling - wire rope.

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March 7, 1975

Mr. James N. Hurd
Texas Gulf Construction Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 2110 7002 Industrial Road
Galveston, Texas 77550

Dear Mr. Hurd:

Assistant Secretary John H. Stender has asked me to respond to your letter dated February 11, 1975, requesting a permanent variance from Section 1926.251(c)(4)(iii) Rigging Equipment for Material Handling - Wire Rope, of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.