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OOCGuidance:FixedPlatformMeansofEscape

1 Regulatory Background & Intent The United States Coast Guard (USCG) under 33 CFR 143.101 outlines required means of escape from fixed offshore platforms. These requirements cover manned and unmanned OCS facilities with the intent to provide offshore workers at least two means of escape from a fixed platform in the event of an emergency. The intent of the regulation is not to have stairways or ladders that extend into the water, but to enable accessibility to a personnel landing or level closest to the water surface. These escape paths must be free of obstructions and maintained in a safe condition at all times.

2 Means of Escape There are two categories for means of escape, primary and secondary.

2.1 Primary Means of Escape (PME) A primary means of escape must be a fixed stairway or a fixed ladder of metal construction, which is accessible from the uppermost deck level that contains living quarters or that personnel occupy continuously, to each successively lower working level and then to the personnel landing.

2.2 Secondary Means of Escape (SME) A secondary means of escape can be either the same as a primary means or portable, flexible ladders, knotted man ropes or other devices approved by the OCMI that extend from the uppermost working level to or beyond the elevation of the personnel landings.

For single well caissons, a Secondary Means of Escape (SME) can be jumping from the work deck if it is: (a) no more than 20-feet by 20-feet (or 400 square feet) in size, and (b) no more than 20-feet above mean low water.

3 Requirements for Means of Escape

3.1 Manned OCS Fixed Platforms Each manned OCS fixed platform must have at least two Primary Means of Escape.

3.2 Unmanned OCS Fixed Platforms Each unmanned OCS fixed platform must have at least one Primary Means of Escape. When personnel are on board, you must also have at least one Secondary Means of Escape in addition to the one Primary Means of Escape.

3.3 Functional Demonstration (Drills) The USCG or designee may require personnel to demonstrate adequate and functional primary means of escape. This functional demonstration may include the movement along the escape path(s) to the personnel landing.

This functional escape demonstration does not include entering the water or demonstration of Secondary Means of Escape. Equipment associated with Secondary Means of Escape is subject to inspection upon request of USCG or their designee.

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PME - Stairs

SME – Ladder & Knotted Rope

EXAMPLE: Unmanned Fixed Platform 1 PME, 1 SME

Personnel Landing

EXAMPLE: Manned Fixed Platform 2 PME

PME - Stairs PME - Stairs

Personnel Landing

Personnel Landing

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COMDTINST 16000.7B

USCG Marine Safety Manual, Vol. II: Materiel Inspection

SECTION G: OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF ACTIVTIES

CHAPTER 5: Procedures Applicable to Fixed OCS Facilities or Platforms 6. Lifesaving/ Firefighting Equipment

a. Variances. BSEE consults with the local OCMI to determine suitable options,temporary measures or restrictions during the repair or replacement of requiredfirefighting equipment and lifesaving appliances. BSEE initiates this process withthe local OCMI. In cases where the owner/operator contacts the Coast Guarddirectly, BSEE shall be notified immediately.

b. Approval process. The Coast Guard shall continue to approve equipment for useon fixed offshore facilities and publish the list of approved equipment in theFederal Register and COMDTINST M16714.3 (Series) in accordance with 33CFR 140.15(b). The Coast Guard shall also notify BSEE of any newly approvedequipment and provide training as needed.

7. Catwalks – Manned Platforms

33 CFR 143.101 (c) requires all manned OCS facilities be provided with at least two primary means of escape extending to the water. 33 CFR 143.101 (a) defines primary means of escape as fixed stairways or ladders of metal construction. For OCS facilities that are connected to adjacent facilities by bridges, or catwalks which allow free access from one facility to another, the catwalk may serve as one of the primary means of escape provided:

a. The catwalk leads to another location that provides a primary means of escapeextending to the water, and

b. There is a sufficient amount of primary lifesaving gear per 33 CFR 144.01-1 or144.01-15 at this alternate location to accommodate 100% of the personnelonboard the manned facility if they cross the catwalk and egress to the water viathis alternate escape route.

8. Single Well Caissons – Unmanned Platforms

33 CFR 143.101(d) requires unmanned OCS facilities be provided with one primary means of escape and, when personnel are onboard and one secondary means of escape for every 10 persons onboard. In the case of small single-well caisson type facilities, the primary means of escape is usually a fixed ladder from the topside structure (work deck) to the waterline. Since the work deck on these platforms is typically very small, a worker cannot become trapped far from the primary escape route. Furthermore, the risk to workers attending these facilities is quite low because there is usually very little processing equipment onboard, plus the limited frequency and duration in which personnel visit these facilities further lessens the risk. Taking all this into consideration, a

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COMDTINST 16000.7B

USCG Marine Safety Manual, Vol. II: Materiel Inspection

SECTION G: OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF ACTIVTIES

CHAPTER 5: Procedures Applicable to Fixed OCS Facilities or Platforms single-well caisson type facility must have one primary means of escape but will not be required to have a secondary means of escape, even when workers are on the platform, provided:

a. The work deck is no more than 20 ft x 20ft (or 400 square feet) in size, and

b. The work deck is no more than 20 ft above mean low water.

9. Swing Ropes and Knotted Man Ropes

A primary means of escape shall be installed to meet the requirements in 33 CFR 143.101. A secondary means of escape shall be constructed and installed to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI. Item (8) of Fixed Platform Inspection Program, CCGD8INST 16711.1 (series) is the recommended standard for construction and maintaining man ropes and swing ropes. Particular attention should be given to man ropes and swing ropes due to weathering of the ropes and the dangers that are encountered when using these devices.

Man ropes should be replaced immediately if there is any evidence or wear, dry rot, mildew or ultraviolet deterioration. Swing ropes are subject to all the same considerations as man ropes.

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LOUISIANA OFFICE TEXAS OFFICE One Lakeway-3900 N. Causeway, Blvd., Suite 700, 10777 Westheimer Rd., Suite 700 Metairie, Louisiana 70002 Houston, Texas 77042 (504) 934-2159 Office / (504) 455-0868 Fax (713) 589-6710 Office / (504) 455-0868 Fax

September 18, 2015

Eighth  Coast  Guard  District  OCS  Division  –  OCMI  13th  Floor,  Room  1341  500  Poydras  Street  New  Orleans,  LA  70130  Attn:  Captain  Reynolds  

Dear  Captain  Reynolds,  

One  of  our  member  companies  brought   to  my  attention  a   recent  effort  by   the  Coast  Guard’s  OCS  National  Center  of  Expertise   (OCS   NCOE)   to   train   Coast   Guard   and   BSEE   personnel   on   aspects   of   inspecting   fixed   offshore   production  platforms.    The  company  representative  I  spoke  with  expressed  some  concern  regarding  information  that  was  passed  by  the   Coast   Guard   concerning   escape/egress   ladders.     Specifically,   that   escape/egress   ladders   must   extend   below   the  water  and  no  longer  terminate  above  the  surface  of  the  water.    The  reasoning  behind  this  was  to  provide  access  out  of  the  water  should  someone  fall  in.  

As  you  know,  the  regulatory  intent  of  egress  ladders  is  to  provide  a  means  off  of  the  platform  in  case  of  emergency  and  there  are  no   specific   requirements   to  provide  access  back  onto  a  platform  via  a   fixed   ladder.   This   very   issue  was   the  subject  of  further  clarification  by  your  office  (then  Captain  Dan  Ryan)  back  in  June  2003.    That  letter  is  attached  for  your  reference  as  well.    It  has  also  come  to  my  attention  that  BSEE  may  start  to  actively  enforce  this  “requirement”  based  on  the  information  passed  in  the  training.  

I  am  concerned  that  information  related  to  matters  of  interpretation  of  inspection  issues,  no  matter  how  well-­‐intended,  may  create  unnecessary  regulatory  constraints  for  our  members  and  could  result  in  costly  modifications  for  items  that  are  not   required  by   regulation  or  policy.    As   I’m  sure  you  can  well   appreciate,   the   level  of  oversight   the  Coast  Guard  provides  on  fixed  offshore  platforms  has  largely  waned  since  granting  the  authority  to  BSEE  (then  MMS)  to  inspect  these  structures  on  behalf  of  the  Coast  Guard  in  2002.    Since  that  time,  there  has  been  varying  levels  of  interaction  between  the  agencies  with  regard  to  the  level  of  training  the  Coast  Guard  was  to  provide  so  that  BSEE  could  better  understand  the  items  and  systems  under  the  purview  of  the  Coast  Guard.    Further  exacerbating  this  effort  has  been  the  continual  loss  of  expertise  of  both  Coast  Guard  and  BSEE  personnel  as  they  rotate  into  and  out  of  their  respective  positions.  

While  we  welcome  any  effort  the  Coast  Guard  undertakes  to  help  train  BSEE  in  aspects  of  fixed  platform  inspections,  we  have  concerns  about   the   level  of  oversight  or   involvement   that  may  or  may  not  be  provided  by   the  actual   regulatory  authority  which,   in   this  case,   is  your  office  as   the  OCMI.    Our  understanding  of   the  role  of   the  OCS  NCOE   is   that   they  support   and   advise   the   OCMI   but   they   do   not   represent   the   OCMI   and   they   do   not   necessarily   have   any   OCMI  authorities  vested  within  their  structure.    If  I  have  mischaracterized  that  relationship,  please  let  me  know.  

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LOUISIANA OFFICE TEXAS OFFICE One Lakeway-3900 Causeway, Blvd., Suite 700, 10777 Westheimer Rd., Suite 700 Metairie, Louisiana 70002 Houston, Texas 77042 (504) 934-2159 Office / (504) 455-0868 Fax (713) 589-6710 Office / (504) 455-0868

In  order  for  any  effort  to  succeed  that  provides  updated  training  on  the  aspects  of  items  under  Coast  Guard  jurisdiction  on  fixed  platforms,  it  should  have  engagement  and  input  from  the  industry.    The  OOC  has  the  resources  and  historical  perspective   that   can  assist   you  with   closing   any  perceived   gaps   in  policy  or   regulation   for   fixed  platform   inspections.  Some  of   these  have  been  captured   in   legacy  District  Eight   instruction   letters;  others  may  only  be  evident   in   letters   to  individual  companies.    Before  any  further  training  or  development  of  jobs  aids  the  Coast  Guard  may  be  working  on  to  aid  BSEE   in   fixed  platform   inspection,   I   respectfully   request   a  meeting  with   you  and   representatives  of   the  OSC  NCOE.     I  would   like   to   ensure   that   we   move   forward   in   manner   that   takes   into   account   established   regulation   and   policy  guidance.  Thank  you  for  your  consideration.      

Respectfully submitted,

Evan H. Zimmerman Executive Director Offshore Operators Committee

c.c.: Mr. Lars Herbst, BSEE GOMR

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Title 33-Navigation and Navigable Waters

terpret or apply sec 4 87 Stat 462 43 U S C1333

SOURCE §§ 142 01 to 14120 contained inCGFR 56-4 21 F R 902 Feb 9 1956

§ 142 01 Application

The provisions of this part shall applyto all artificial islands and fixed struc-tures located on the outer continentalshelf

§ 142 05 Inspection requirements

The Officer in Charge Marine Inspec-tion, will perform or have performedthe inspections of artificial islands orfixed structures within his area of juris-diction to determine that the require-ments in this subchapter are met Theseinspections will be at such time or timesas he may deem necessary

§ 142 10 Scope of inspections

In the inspection of an artificial islandor a fixed structure, the person assignedwill inspect the lifesaving appliancesfirefighting equipment, emergency equip-ment observe emergency drills (if nec-essary) and otherwise satisfy himselfthat all provisions of the regulations inthis subchapter have been complied withand that the emergency equipment is ingood condition and satisfactory in everyrespect

§ 142 15 Deficiencies

Any deficiency will be reported to theowner The owner shall have the defi-ciency corrected as soon as practicableAny equipment required by the regula-tions in this subchapter found to be defi-cient or unsatisfactory by the personperforming an inspection will be con-demned Such condemned equipmentshall be repaired or replaced as soon aspractical Condemned lifesaving or fire-fighting equipment which cannot besatisfactorily repaired, shall be so muti-lated that it cannot be used for the pur-pose for which it was originally intended

§ 142 20 Authority to perform inspec.tions

Persons assigned to this work may atany time lawfully inspect an artificialisland or fixed structure

PART 143-CONSTRUCTION ANDARRANGEMENT

Sec143 01-1143 01-5

Subpart 143 01-General

ApplicationScope of requirements

SubSec143 05-1143 05-5143 05-10

ipart 143 05-Means of Escape

TypesManned platformUnmanned platform

Subpart 143 10-Personnel Landings

143 10-1 Manned platforms143 10-5 Illumination

Subpart 143 15-Guards and Rails

143 15-1 Floor or deck areas and openings143 15-5 Catwalks and stairways

AUTHORITY §§J 143 01-1 to 143 15-5 Issuedunder sec 633 63 Stat 545 14 U S C 633Interpret or apply sec 4 67 Stat 462, 43U S C 1333

SoURCE §§ 143 01-1 to 143 15-5 containedinCFGR56-4 21F R 902 Feb 9 1956

Subpart 143 01-General§ 143 01-1 Application

The provisions of this part apply toall artificial islands and fixed structures§ 143 01-5 Scope of requirements

No requirements are established withrespect to the construction and arrange-ment of artificial islands and fixed struc-tures except as necessary to comply withsafety requirements contained in thissubchapter

Subpart 143 05-Means of Escape§ 143 05-1 Types

Means of escape shall be fixed stair-ways or fixed ladders They shall beconstructed of metal and shall extendfrom the platform to the surface of thewater at the low range tidal mark§ 143 05-5 Manned platform

At least two means of escape shall beprovided for each manned platform§ 143 05-10 Unmanned platform

At least one means of escape shall beprovided for each unmanned platform

Subpart 143 10-Personnel Landings§ 143 10-1 Manned platforms

Sufficient personnel landings shall beprovided on each manned platform toassure safe access and egress When dueto special construction personnel land-ings are not feasible then suitable trans-fer facilities to provide safe access andegress shall be installed§ 143 10-5 Illumination

The personnel landings shall be pro-vided with satisfactory illumination

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The minimum shall be one-foot candleof artificial illumination as measured atthe landing floor and guards and rails

Subpart 143 15-Guards and Rails

§ 143 15-1 Floor or deck areas andopenings

(a) Except for helicopter landingdecks which are provided for in para-graph (b) of this section, and areasnot normally occupied, the unprotectedperimeter of all floor or deck areas andopenings shall be rimmed with guardsand rails or wire mesh fence The guardrail or fence shall be at least 42 incheshigh The two intermediate rails shallbe so placed that the rails are approxi-mately evenly spaced between the guardrail and the floor or deck area Promded,That if a toe board is installed then oneof the intermediate rails may be omittedand the other rail placed approximatelyhalf way between the top of the toe boardand the top guard rail

(b) The unprotected perimeter of thehelicopter landing deck shall be pro-tected with a device of sufficient strengthand size as to prevent any person fromfalling from such deck

§ 143 15-5 Catwalks and stairways

Each catwalk and each stairway shallbe provided with a suitable guard rail orrails as necessary

PART 144-LIFESAVING APPLIANCES

Subpart 144 01-Manned PlatformsSee144 01-1 Life floats14401-5 Location and launching of life

floats144 01-10 Equipment for life floats144 01-15 Alternates for life floats144 01-20 Life preservers144 01-25 Ring life buoys144 01-30 First-aid kit144 01-35 Litter144 01-40 E m e r g e n c y communications

equipment

Subpart 144 10-Unmanned Platforms144 10-1 Life preservers144 10-5 Ring life buoys144 10-10 Other lifesaving appliances

AurHoarry if 144 01-1 to 144 10-10 issuedunder sec 633 63 Stat 545 14 U S C 633Interpret or apply see 4 67 Stat 462 43U S C 1333

SoU sCE if 144 01 to 144 10-10 contained inCGFR 56-4 21 F R 903 Feb 9 1956 exceptas otherwise noted

Subpart 14401-Manned Platforms§ 144 01-1 Life floats

Each manned platform shall be pro-vided with at least two approved lifefloats The life floats shall have suffi-cient capacity to accommodate all per-sons present at any one tume§ 144 01-5 Location and launching of

life floatsThe life floats shall be distributed in

accessible locations and mounted on theoutboard sides of the working platformin such a manner as to be readilylaunched§ 144 01-10 Equipment for hfe floats

(a) Each life float shall be providedwith a painter This painter shall be amanila rope or equivalent, not less than2% inches in circumference and of alength not less than three times the dis-tance from the low water line to the deckor place where the life float is stowed

(b) An approved electric water lightshall be provided for each life float Thewater light shall be attached to the lifefloat by a lanyard not less than onefathom nor more than two fathoms inlength The water light shall bemounted in a bracket so that when thelife float is launched the water light willpull free of the bracket

(c) Two paddles shall be provided foreach life float The paddles shall not beless than five feet nor more than sixfeet long The paddles shall be stowedin such a way that they will be readilyaccessible from either side of the lifefloat when in the water§ 144 01-15 Alternates for life floats

(a) Approved lifeboats, approved liferafts or approved inflatable life raftsmay be used in lieu of approved lifefloats for either all or part of the capac-ity required When either lifeboats orlife rafts are used approved means oflaunching will be required Inflatablelife rafts when used, shall be dis-tributed and mounted as required forlife floats under § 144 01-5

(b) The equipment required for alifeboat is a bailer boat hook bucket,hatchet, lantern, life line two life pre-servers, matches full complement ofoars and steering oar painter, plug, androwlocks, of the same type, kind andcharacter as required for lifeboats car-ried on vessels engaged in navigatingbays sounds and lakes other than theGreat Lakes, and rivers

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Tuesday, January 28, 1962

detached fuel tank. Therefore, until recentlY there ·was no need for any ventilation requirements for fuel tank compartments in outboard motorboats as fuel tanks were integral with the motors and carried outside the hulls of the vessels.

FEDERAL REGISTER

by changing the second entry under the Percent column headed "Heat-damaged kernels" to read ".5".

[9 CFR Part 201 l REGULATIONS UNDER PACKERS AND

STOCKYARDS ACT 93. The autho1ity to prescribe regula­tions . regarding uninspected vessels <motorboats) is inR.S. 4405, as amended, Notice That Amendments to Registra-4462, as amended, and secs. 8, 1'7, 54 tion and Bonding Regulations and Stat. 165, as amended, 166, as amended; Related Regulations Are Under 46 U.S.C. 375, 416, 526g, 526P· . Consideration ITEM IX-ARTIFICiM. IstANDS AND F'IxED . .., ... n

S TURES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL On Sep~embe1· 28, 1961, w.t:re was TRUC published m the FEDERAL REGISTER (26

Sm:tF F .R. 9136), a. notice that consideration 94. It is proposed to amend 33 CFR was being given as to whether certain

143.05-1, 143.05-5, and 143.05-10 regard- regulations under the Packers and ing emergency means of escape from Stockyards Act (9 CFR Part 201) should artificial islands and fixed structures. be amended or revised in view of the These proposals were initiated as a re- changes in current marketing conditions sult of the recommendations by the Ma- and the 1958 amendment to the Act i·ine Board of Investigation which inves- which extended the scope of the Act in tigated an e:>.'Plosion and fir~ on the certain respects. The notification in­"Off shore Platform Timbalier Block 134- vited any interested persons whet wished 01," Gulf of Mexico, July 26, 1959, with to do so to submit proposals with respect

' loss of life. It was the opinion of the to changes in §§ 201.10 to 201.13, in­Board as a result of the casualty that elusive, concerning registrations, and present regulations regarding means of §§ 201.29 to 201.34 inclusive, concerning escape required clarification. The Board market agency and dealer bonds <9 CFR determined that in this casualty there 201.10-201.13, 201.29-201.34). was only one means of escape from the Recommendations which have been quarters level to the rig floo1· but that received from interested persons, 1! there were two fixed stairways from: the adopted, may require changes or revi­rig floor to the surface of the water. sions in regulations other than those Since the terminology of the oil industry specified in the notice of September 28, describes the platform as the structure 1961. SpecificallY those regulations on which the drilling rig and equip~ent which may reqUlre changes are §§ 201.69, are placed, this platform bad two means 201.60, 201.61, 201.66, 201.67, 201.68, of escape. Therefore, the purpose of this 201.79, and 201.81, concerning certain p1·oposal is to amend regulations so that trade practices and services of persons two means of escape are required from subject to the Act (9 CFR 201.59, 201.60, each level to the surface of the water. 201.61, 201.66, 201.67, 201.68, 201.79, and These.proposals were con:iidered and en- 201.81). dorsed by the National Offshore Oper- Any interested person who wishes to ations Panel at its meeting on February submit proposals and the reasons there-7, 1961, at Washington, D.C. for, or comments with respect to these

95. The authority to prescribe regula- regulations .may do so by filing them tions regarding artificial islands and with th~ ?~ector, ~ackers and Sto?k-

. ....,_., 63 stat yards D1vis1on, Agricultural Marketing fl."ted structures is m sec. ".,,,., · Service, United States Deparbnent of 545; 14 u.s.c. 633. These regulations Agriculture, Washington 25, D.C., not interpret or apply sec. 4, 67 Stat. 462; later than 30 days after publication 43 u.s.c. 1333. hereof in the FEDERAL REGISTER. The

Dated: January 12, 1962. time for :filing proposals with :respect to §§ 201.10-201.13 and 201.29-201.34 1s hereby extended for the same period. Copies of the present regulations may be obtained on request from the Director.

[SEAL] J. A. HmsHFIELD, Vice Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard,

Acting Commandant. [F.R. Doc. 62-731; Flled, Jan. 22, ·1962; If it is decided after consideration of all

a:so a.m.J proposals and comments received pur­suant to this notice and consideration of all other relevant matters that the regu-

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE lations should be amended a notice of proposed rule-making will be publlshed in the FEDERAL REGISTER setting forth any Agricultural Marketing Service

C 7 CFR Part 26 l

GRAIN SORGHUM

specific proposed amendment.s. At that time all interested persons will have an opportunity to submit their views on such proposed amendment.s.

Official Grain Standards of the United Done at Washington, D.C., this 17th States; Notice of Proposed Rule · day of January 1962. Making CLARENCEH. GIRARD,

Correction · Director, In F .R. Doc. 62-368 appearing at page Packers and Stockyards Division.

409 of the issue for Saturday, January [F.R. Doc. 62-'l07; Flled, Jan. 22, 1962;' 13, 1962, the t'!lble in § 26.653 is c0rrected 8:46 a.m.J

Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service

665

[ 7 CFR Part 1064 1 l [Docket No. A0-23-A20 and A0-23-A22]

MILK IN GREATER KANSAS CITY MARKETING AREA

Decision on Proposed Amendments to Tentative Marketing Agreement and to Order .

Correction In ~.R. Doc. 61-12366, appearing at

page 12710 of the issue for Friday, De­cember 29, 1961, the following words should be inserted immediate].y preced­ing the signature of James T. Ralph: "Signed at Washington, D.C., Decembe1· 22, 1961.".

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Wage and Hour Division

[ 29 CFR Part 541 l EXECUTIVE, ADMINISTRATIVE AND

PROFESSIONAL EXEMPTIONS Notice of Proposed Rule Making

Section 13(a) U> of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 <29 u.s.c. 213(a) (1) ) • proVides an exemption from the minimum wage a.nd overtime require­men~ of the Act for any employee em­ployed in a bona fide executive, adminis­trative, or professional capacity. The Administrator of the Wage and Hour and Public contracts Divisions of the De­parbnent of Labor is authorized t-0 de­fine and delimit these terms. The regu­lations established pursuant to this authority are contained in 29 CFR Part 541. These regulations provide, among other things, that no person shall be considered a bona fide executive 1f he is paid less than $80 a week on a salary basis ($55 a week if employed in Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands> • and that no person shall be considered a bona fide administrative or professional employee 1! he is paid less than $95 a week on a salary or fee basis ($70 a week if em­ployed in Puerto Rico· or the Virgin Islands). These regulations also con­tain special provisions for such employ­ees who are paid $125 a week or more. The widespread increases in wage and payroll levels which have ta.ken place since these salary tes~ were established in Feb111a.ry, 1959, indicates that con­sideration should be given to further changes of these rates. According~. notice 1s hereby given of

proceedings to be held on Monday, March 26, 1962, at 10 o'clock a.m., in Conference Room B, Departmental Auditorium, Constitution Avenue, be­tween 12th and 14th Streets NW., Wash­ingt-0n, D.C., before Hearing Examine1·, Clifford P. Grant, at which time in­terested persons may submit oral data, views, or arguments on the following question: What, if any, changes should be made in 29 CFR 541.Hf>. 541.2 Ce) , and 541.3(e) with respect to the level

~Formerly Part 913.

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