CEDR User Authorization

Why is Registering for Access to CEDR Data Necessary?

The reason for the registration is that cause of death is provided in some of the files pertaining to mortality studies. Some of the States from whom death certificates were obtained to ascertain cause of death require that they be notified who is using these data before CEDR can release the files with cause of death. Part of the reason for this is that, although the obvious identifiers have been removed from the data, a promise of confidentiality is still required. One state requires a description of the protocol or intended usage of the data file.

NOTE regarding Portsmouth Naval Shipyard materials:     Use of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard data files and variable analyses require additional authorization. Those wishing to use these PNS data file sets are required to complete a special Confidentiality Agreement. This form, Confidentiality Statement for Use of Naval Shipyard Data in CEDR is included in the set of CEDR authorization forms (see Instructions for Downloading CEDR Release Forms, below).

Is There Any Way to Get a Preview of What Data Look Like Before I Register?

Yes. In addition to the CEDR data files that require authorization, CEDR comprises a number of data file sets and other information objects which contain no restricted data.

The following CEDR data file sets are publicly accessible:

• RERF Cancer Incidence
• RERF Report 12 Cancer Mortality

Becoming an authorized CEDR user

To become an authorized CEDR user you must sign and complete the CEDR release forms.

This can be accomplished in any of the following ways:

• Instructions for Downloading CEDR Authorization forms

  These CEDR release forms are in PostScript® or Adobe® Acrobat PDF format. To print the PostScript version you must have a PostScript printer. To print the PDF version you must have Adobe® Acrobat Reader (free) and a printer. You can download Adobe Acrobat Reader here or from the CEDR release forms page.

  Mail the completed and signed release forms to:

  Marsha Lawn
  CEDR Program Manager
  Office of Health and Safety, HS-13/270CC
  U.S. Department of Energy
  19901 Germantown Road
  Germantown, MD 20874
  

  Do not send the release forms via fax. An original signature is required.

  OR

• Request printed CEDR forms to be sent to you by postal mail.

  This HTML form requires a forms capable Web Browser such as Netscape Navigator or Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer, the AOL Browser or the Lynx Browser. A catalog will be sent to you via postal mail. Fill out the release forms found in Appendix D.

  Mail the completed signed release forms to:

  Marsha Lawn
  CEDR Program Manager
  Office of Health and Safety, HS-13/270CC
  U.S. Department of Energy
  19901 Germantown Road
  Germantown, MD 20874
  

  Do not send the release forms via fax. An original signature is required.

  OR

• If you need immediate access:

  Send electronic mail to the CEDR Project at: cedr@lbl.gov. Or call (301) 903-4674 and request that the release forms be faxed to you. You may also send a faxed request to: (301) 903-4677. Please be sure to include your fax number.

  Mail the completed and signed release forms to:

  Marsha Lawn
  CEDR Program Manager
  Office of Health and Safety, HS-13/270CC
  U.S. Department of Energy
  19901 Germantown Road
  Germantown, MD 20874
  

  Do not send the release forms via fax. An original signature is required.

Last modified: August 8, 2008