ASM submitted comments to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on its draft guideline, "Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections, 2008." The 2008 draft guideline updates a previous version published in 1981, and is intended for those responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating infection control programs in health care settings. The Public and Scientific Affairs Board Committees on Laboratory Practices and Professional Affairs reviewed the draft guideline and prepared comments; to obtain a copy of the comments, contact the ASM Public Affairs Office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . A notice about the opportunity to comment on the guideline was published in the Federal Register on 3 June (http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-12901.pdf) and the draft guideline is available at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/pdf/pc/cauti_GuidelineApx_June09.pdf.