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VA RIN: 2900-AN56 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Removal of Obsolete References to Herbicides Containing Dioxin 
Abstract: The Department of Veterans (VA) is amending its regulation concerning evaluation of studies relating to the health effects of exposure to herbicides containing dioxin and radiation to remove the obsolete references to herbicides containing dioxin. This final rule reflects changes made by the Agent Orange Act of 1991 in the procedures for VA’s evaluation of the health effects of exposure to herbicides containing dioxin. This document makes non-substantive changes for the purpose of removing obsolete regulatory provisions. 
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 1.17   
Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action  04/08/2010  75 FR 17857   
Final Action Effective  04/08/2010    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Tracey Warren
Attorney
Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20420
Phone:202 461-7699
Email: tracey.warren@va.gov