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is conceivable that employees in some NIH-funded State insti- 
tutions would not be protected. I, therefore, urge you to 
include in the Guidelines procedures for employee complaints 
and protection against employee discrimination for using the 
procedures. The employee complaint mechanism is one which 
encourages compliance with good safety and health practices 
and would be a valuable tool in insuring compliance with the 
Guidelines. I will be happy to provide staff assistance in 
drafting such provisions if you desire. 
I thank you for the opportunity to comment on these proposed 
revisions and look forward to the promulgation of the final 
Guidelines . 
Sincerely, 
Occupational Safety and Health 
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