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July 19, 2022
Nancy Simcox, MS, and Mary Miller, MN, RN
American Public Health Association
Occupational Health and Safety Section
Dear Ms. Simcox and Ms. Miller:
NOTE: The requirements applicable to shipyard employment under this section are identical to those set forth at § 1910.1025 of this chapter.

| DIRECTIVE NUMBER: CPL 2-0.130 | EFFECTIVE DATE: July 20, 2001 |
| SUBJECT: National Emphasis Program: Lead | |
ABSTRACT
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