a) Confidential references:
* Must be written, typed, or printed on (not attached to) an original CDC form--no exceptions! The back of the
Reference form may be used for printing purposes.
* References written on letterhead cannot be considered confidential.
* Must be signed on the confidential signature line by you prior to the author writing the reference.
* Must be mailed or delivered to the CDC by the author. Hand-delivered confidential references must be in a sealed envelope with the author's signature across the seal. Signatures will be verified.
* The contents can neither be read by you nor communicated to you by the CDC.
b) Non-confidential references:
* Can be written, typed, or printed on a CDC reference form with the non-confidential signature line signed or they may also be written on official company/ organization letterhead. The signature option cannot be changed after the reference has been written.
* References submitted on CDC reference forms are considered non-confidential if your signature is omitted entirely.
* May be mailed or hand-delivered to the CDC.
* May be read by you in the CDC with proper identification.
