Document ID: OSHA-2012-0049-0005
Agency: osha
Document Type: Supporting & Related Material
Title: 
Posted Date: 2014-12-29T05:00Z

Green Barn Farms
									W12835 Locust Road
									Ripon, WI    54971

July 24, 2014

Amanda L. Edens  -  Director
Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management
US Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
200 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, D.C.   20210

Re:	Permanent Variance Request
	OSHA 29 CFR 1910.142(a)(2) "Temporary Labor Camps"  
	500ft setback requirement

Director Edens,

In response and compliance with correspondence from your office dated June 26, 2014, Green Barn Farms wishes to withdrawn their application for a permanent variance  for OSHA 29 CFR19.10.142(a)(2); addressing the 500ft setback requirement of "Temporary Labor Camp" housing to animal feedlots.

During the current application process; Green Barn Farms (GBF) has provided housing for their seasonal work force off the farm site.   GBF has found that these current arrangements are better suited for the size of temporary workforce being utilized at the farm.  GBF will not be providing on-site housing for any workers in the future and therefore will not be proceeding with any further action to pursue a permanent variance addressing the referenced OSHA regulation.

We appreciate your time and effort in considering our request.  We hope that you will feel free to contact us with further questions regarding this matter.

Sincerely,

Ms. Heather Bandt
Green Barn Farms