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1926.62 (p) EFFECTIVE DATE

This standard (1926.62) shall become effective June 3, 1993.

1926.62 (q) APPENDICES

The information contained in the appendices to this section is not intended by itself, to create any additional obligations not otherwise imposed by this standard nor detract from any existing obligation.

1926.62 (r) STARTUP DATES

(1) The requirements of paragraphs (c) through(o) of this section, including administrative controls and feasible work practice controls, but not including engineering controls specified in paragraph (e)(1) of this section, shall be complied with as soon as possible, but no later than 60 days from the effective date of this section.

(2) Feasible engineering controls specified by paragraph (e)(1) of this section shall be implemented as soon as possible, but no later than 120 days from the effective date of this section.

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