1917.1(a)(1)(xiv)

Exemption of Variable Boom Reach Equipment "Reach Stackers"

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March 17, 2017

MEMORANDUM FOR
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
THROUGH
DOROTHY DOUGHERTY
Deputy Assistant Secretary
FROM:
THOMAS GALASSI, Director
Directorate of Enforcement Programs
SUBJECT:
Exemption of Variable Boom Reach Equipment ("Reach Stackers") from the 29 CFR 1917.50 Certification Requirement for Marine Terminals