Acceptability of X-ray film size 16" X 17".

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February 16, 1993

David Lee Sirott
Regional Client Representative
PHS Multi-Phase Testing
83 S. Eagle Road
Havertown, Pennsylvania 19083

Dear Mr. Sirott:

Thank you for your letter of December 3, 1992 addressed to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the acceptability of x-rays done on 16" x 17" film in lieu of the 14" x 17" size as specified in several OSHA regulations. Please accept our apology for the delay in this response.