Response to request for variance from 1910.178(n)(4).

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February 12, 1986

Mr. Bernard Nobel
Plant Manager
Charles Jacquin et Cie., Inc.
2633 Trenton Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19125

Dear Mr. Noble:

This is in reference to your letter dated January 29, concerning your request for a permanent variance from 29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4), Powered industrial trucks, of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards.