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Draft – Application of Biological Monitoring Methods for Chemical Exposures in Occupational Health

September 2017
NIOSH Docket Number 301, CDC-2017-0090

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces the availability of a draft chapter to be published in the NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM) entitled “Application of Biological Monitoring Methods for Chemical Exposures in Occupational Health” now available for public comment.

The NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM) was first published in 1974. Currently in its Fifth Edition, the NMAM contains 60 methods and 11 chapters that can be utilized by the occupational safety and health community to measure worker exposures. NIOSH researchers have written an updated chapter covering the application and validation of biological monitoring methods for chemical exposures in occupational health and safety to be included in NMAM.

To view the notice and related materials, visit https:www.regulations.gov and enter CDC-2017-0090 in the search field and click “Search”.

Public Comment Period

Comments will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. ET on December 15, 2017

Written comments, identified by CDC-2017-0090 and docket number NIOSH-301, may be submitted by any of the following methods:

  • Federal rulemaking portal: Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
  • Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number. All relevant comments, including any personal information provided, will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov
  • Mail: NIOSH Docket Office
    1090 Tusculum Avenue
    MS-C34
    Cincinnati, OH 45226
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