A specific individual at NIOSH responsible for providing advice to individuals interested in submitting an SEC petition. The SEC Counselor will assist petitioners in understanding the development, submission, qualification, evaluation, and the Board's deliberation processes that their petition will undergo. If you are interested in filing an SEC petition or have questions about the petitioning process, contact the Counselor toll-free at 1-800-356-4674; directly at 513-533-6800; or email ocas@cdc.gov