Using a "generic type" certificate of analysis for Grade D breathing air.
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February 5, 1999
Mr. Ralph Diaz
Air Liquide America Corporation
3602 West 11th Street
Houston, TX 77008
Dear Mr. Diaz:
This is in response to your letter dated November 13, 1998, addressed to Mr. John Miles, Dallas Regional Administrator. Your letter was forwarded to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) National Office for response. You have requested that we provide a review of your proposal that concerns a provision in OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, CFR 1910.134.