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Implementation of HAVANA Act of 2021

The Defense Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on October 3, 2024. It took effect on November 18, 2024. Comments closed on November 4, 2024.

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What the agency says

This rule implements within DoD (the Department) amendments made by the Helping American Victims Afflicted by Neurological Attacks (HAVANA) Act of 2021, which provide authority for the Secretary of State and other agency heads to provide payments to certain individuals who have incurred qualifying injuries to the brain. This rule covers current and former DoD employees, and dependents of current or former DoD employees and is vitally important to those who have experienced such injuries.

Key facts

Document number: 2024-22795
Type: Final rule
Action: Direct final rule with request for comments
Agency: Defense Department
Published: October 3, 2024
Takes effect: November 18, 2024
Comments due: November 4, 2024
Dates: This rule will be effective on November 18, 2024 unless comments are received that would result in a contrary determination. If significant adverse comments are received, the Department will publish a timely withdrawal of the rule in the Federal Register. Comments will be accepted on or before November 4, 2024.
Docket: Docket ID: DoD-2024-OS-0054
Regulation ID (RIN): 0790-AL61
Code of Federal Regulations: 32 CFR 49
Topics: Government employees; Health care
Significant: Yes, under Executive Order 12866
Pages: 7

The document on federalregister.gov PDF

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