Final recommendations for protecting the health and safety against potential adverse effects of long-term exposure to low doses of agents: GA, BV, VX, Mustard Agent (H, HD, Y), and Lewisite (L)
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Final recommendations for protecting the health and safety against potential adverse effects of long-term exposure to low doses of agents: GA, BV, VX, Mustard Agent (H, HD, Y), and Lewisite (L)

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      This information for GA, VX, H, and HD is provided as technical reference material. The recommendations for Lewisite (L) have not changed.

      • The recommendations for Agents GA and VX were modified in 2003.

      • The recommendations for Mustard Agent (H, HD) were modified in 2004.

      • The recommendations for Lewisite (L) have not changed. They are under review.

      This document has been reformatted but the information has not been updated.

      Agents GA, GB, VX, Mustard Agent (H, HD, T), and Lewisite (L) are now stored by the Department of Defense (DOD). Public Law 91-145 (50 U.S.C. 1521) mandates that all unitary (self-contained) lethal chemical munitions be destroyed by 1994. Public Law 91-121 and Public Law 91-441 (50 U.S.C. 1512) mandate that the Department of Health and Human Services review DOD plans for disposing of these munitions and make recommendations to protect human health. Public comment was requested on these recommendations; this notice summarizes comments received, responds to those comments, and states the final recommendations.

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