[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 139 (Thursday, July 18, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 37386]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-18162]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

32 CFR Part 66

[DoD Directive 6040.2]


Release of Information from Medical Records

AGENCY: Department of Defense.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This document removes the Department of Defense's rule 
concerning release of information from medical records. The part has 
served the purpose for which it was intended for the Code of Federal 
Regulations, and is no longer necessary.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 18, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Patricia L. Toppings at 703-697-
4111.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Send requests for paper copies of DoD 
Directive 6040.2 to the Directives and Records Branch, Room 2A286, 
Directives and Records Divisions, Washington Headquarters Services, 
1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155.

List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 66

    Defense Department; Freedom of information; Health records.

PART 66--[REMOVED]

    Accordingly, by the authority of 10 U.S.C. 301, 32 CFR part 66 is 
removed.

    Dated: July 11, 1996.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 96-18162 Filed 7-17-96; 8:45 am]
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