Sec. 751. Study on exposure to toxic substances at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan
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The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on exposure to toxic substances by members of the Armed Forces deployed to Karshi-Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan, at any time during the period beginning on October 1, 2001, and ending on December 31, 2005. The study under paragraph
(1)shall include the following: An assessment regarding the conditions of Karshi-Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan, during the period beginning on October 1, 2001, and ending on December 31, 2005, including an identification of any toxic substances contaminating the Air Base during such period. An epidemiological study of the health consequences of members of the Armed Forces deployed to the Air Base at any time during such period. An assessment of any association between exposure to toxic substances identified under subparagraph
(A)and the health consequences studied under subparagraph (B). Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the results of the study under subsection (a).