As used in this subpart:

(a) Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

(b) Miner means any individual who during his life was employed in any underground coal mine.

(c) Pathologist means

(1) A physician certified in anatomic pathology or pathology by the American Board of Pathology or the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology,

(2) A physician who possesses qualifications which are considered “Board of eligible” by the American Board of Pathology or American Osteopathic Board of Pathology, or

(3) An intern, resident, or other physician in a training program in pathology who performs the autopsy under the supervision of a pathologist as defined in paragraph (c) (1) or (2) of this section.

(d) NIOSH means the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, United States Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Post Office Box 4258, Morgantown, WV 26504.

[43 FR 33715, Aug. 1, 1978, as amended at 77 FR 56735, Sept. 13, 2012]