# Implementation of the Equal Access to Justice Act in Agency Proceedings
> **US Department of Health and Human Services** · Final rule. · Published 2004-01-21 · Effective 2004-02-20 · 69 FR 2843
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-1163
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Health and Human Services
- **Federal Register citation:** 69 FR 2843
- **CFR reference:** 45 CFR 13
- **Publication date:** 2004-01-21
- **Effective date:** 2004-02-20
## Abstract

This final rule amends the Department's regulations under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA), 5 U.S.C. 504, to conform with statutory amendments to the EAJA and reflect the separation of the Social Security Administration from HHS.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/01/21/04-1163/implementation-of-the-equal-access-to-justice-act-in-agency-proceedings)
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