Quality Assurance Review of B Readers' Classifications Submitted in the Department of Labor (DOL) Black Lung Benefits Program

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the availability of final procedures pertaining to classifications referred to the NIOSH Respiratory Health Division (RHD) by the Department of Labor, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, for quality assurance review and corrective measures. The final procedures document, entitled, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Quality Assurance Review of B Readers’ Classifications Submitted in the Department of Labor (DOL) Black Lung Benefits Program , is available below and on the NIOSH website.

To view the notice and related materials, visit http://www.regulations.gov and enter CDC-2016-0020 in the search field and click "Search."