Grounding and barricading requirements for lifting equipment used near energized lines.

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October 17, 1978

Mr. T. Michael Bolger Attorney
Quarles & Brady
780 North Water Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

Re: Wisconsin Electric Power Company

Dear Mr. Bolger:

This is in reference to our letter dated September 27, 1978, concerning your request for a permanent variance and interim order from Section 1926.955(a)(6)(ii) - Overhead Lines, of the Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.