Interpretation ID: 9450
President
International Transquip Industries, Inc.
6131 Brookhill Drive
Houston, TX 77087-1131
Dear Mr. Haasbeek:
Thank you for your recent letter to Vice President Gore, concerning a rulemaking related to your product. You believe that this agency has proceeded too slowly in the rulemaking. The Vice President has forwarded your letter to me for a reply.
I understand your concern over this issue, but please be assured that this agency is working diligently to reach a final decision concerning this rulemaking. As you know, the notice of proposed rulemaking was published in March of this year, and the agency received a number of conflicting comments. We must carefully assess all of the arguments raised by the commenters before reaching a final decision. We are nearing the completion of that process and expect to announce a final decision in January 1994.
I hope this information is helpful and appreciate your patience in this matter.
Sincerely,
Howard M. Smolkin Acting Administrator
ref:121 d:12/23/93