Applicability of 1910.120 to the Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Project

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December 28, 1990

Mr. J. G. Oldham
Project Director
MK - Ferguson Company
Remedial Actions
Contractor - UMTRA Project
Post Office Box 9136
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87119

Dear Mr. Oldham:

This is an update to our response to your letter concerning the application of the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard (20 CFR 1910.120) to the Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Project.