40 CFR § 763.120 - What is the purpose of this subpart?

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title: "40 CFR § 763.120 - What is the purpose of this subpart?"
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title_name: "Protection of Environment"
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# 763.120 What is the purpose of this subpart?

This subpart protects certain State and local government employees who are not protected by the Asbestos Standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This subpart applies the OSHA Asbestos Standards in 29 CFR 1910.1001 and 29 CFR 1926.1101 to these employees.