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Page 2008 1 Many of the members of the ACGIH are 2 physicians and toxicologists. 3 In order to be a full member, you have to be 4 employed either by government, state or local, or 5 academic institutions. 6 You can be an affiliate member, but not a 7 voting member if you are in the industry. 8 Q Now, the term uses governmental, the title. 9 A That is correct. 10 Q Is it a governmental regulatory agency? 11 A No. It is just a group of people who have a 12 society that to be a member of you have to be either 13 employed by a government or an academic institution. 14 Q And have you ever held any positions within 15 the ACGIH? 16 A I served on the board of directors for four 17 years and through that you are elected and you start 18 as vice-chair, elect vice-chair, chair and then past 19 chair. A four-year period. 20 Q As a member of the organization and as part 21 of the title that you held, did you become familiar