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U.3. Department of Labor January 23, 1987 Occupational Safety end Health * 450 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco. California 94102 Reply to lha Atianiion of: $ Nr. Ronald Rinaldi, Director Department of Induatrlal Relatione P. 0. Box 603 San Franciaco, CA 94102 Dear Ron: Eneloaed are coplea of correapondenee fron our National Office concerning an Interpretation of the revised asbestoa atandarde for general Industry and construction. Federal OSBA is Interpreting the provisions which prohibit the spraying of materials containing asbeatos as not applying to products having a fiber concentration of less than 0.1Z by weight. The V. R. Grace Company requested and received this clarification and have since had dlacusalons with Mary Lou Smith concerning the adoption of this provision by Cal/OSRA in Its asbestos standard. In accordance with Bruce Hlllenbrand's request, we hereby advise you thet we would have no objection to such an action. If there are questions or concerns regarding this natter, please do not hesitate to contact our Office of Technical Support. Russell B. Swanson Regional Administrator Enclosuraa 0619819