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MAY 6, 1991
The Honorable Donald J. Atwood
Deputy Secretary of Defense
Washington, D.C. 20301
Dear Mr. Atwood:
Thank you for your letter in which you requested that Mr. Thomas E. Baca replace Ms. Millicent Woods as your representative on the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health (FACOSH). You can be assured that Mr. Baca will receive my serious consideration when the new appointment is made.
I would like to also take this opportunity to express my appreciation for Ms. Woods' past service as a member of FACOSH. The interest, cooperation and work of your organization has contributed to the success of this Council.
I appreciate your continued interest in occupational safety and health in the Federal workplace.
Sincerely,
LYNN MARTIN
April 3, 1991
Honorable Lynn M. Martin
Secretary of Labor
Washington, DC 20210
Dear Madam Secretary:
To take account of organizational changes in the Department of Defense, I request that Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environment Thomas E. Baca be appointed to replace Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Family Support and Education Millicent Woods as a member of the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health (FACOSH) established by Executive Order 11612.
This change would enable the Department of Defense to support FACOSH more effectively.
Sincerely,
Donald J. Atwood