Request for Extension of Comment Period, Philip Dovinh, Sound Testing, Inc.

As NFPA Certificated Marine Chemists who have served the marine and ship repair industry in Washington and Alaska for over 35 years performing gas-free inspections, safety training, and serving as liaisons between the marine industry and the local Fire Departments and OSHA Area Offices: We would like to ask for a minimum of 90 days extension of the public comment period beyond the March 19, 2008 deadline. The businesses relating to shipyard employment in Washington and Alaska are geographically scattered widely and the initial 90 day comment period falls on one of the most busy periods for our industry. We need to have extra time to get the Proposed Rule out to as many parties involved as possible and allow them time to submit their comments back to you. We believe that the Proposed Rule: General Working Conditions in Shipyard Employment has sound intentions but our industry needs extra time to carefully review the many details and make the appropriate comments and suggestions. Respectfully submitted, Philip Dovinh Philip Dovinh, Sound Testing, Inc.