National Council of Urban Indian Health
1 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Suite 800-D
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.544.0344
As a service to its members, NCUIH tracks and monitors the development of relevant regulations and proposed agency actions that impact Urban Indian Organizations or directly affect their operational growth, financial structure and service expansion. A corollary of regulatory powers in the Executive branch of government is when the President of the United States issues executive orders and presidential memoranda instructing one or more agencies in the Federal government to take some concrete action.
The below document provides a summary of key executive orders & other Regulatory Actions. The NCUIH FEDERAL REGULATIONS TRACKER is a formatted table that will list on a continuing basis, pertinent information to UIO’s as described above. It is not inclusive to all regulatory changes and is not intended to be a suggestion for action but rather a source of information.
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Relevant Dates:Published 3/4/2024
Agency Actions (archival): The IHS Director writes to Tribal Leaders to update on Agency-wide consolidation of human resources (HR) offices, an initiative that we are referencing as "One HR." Summary:One HR moves the IHS towards a cohesive, integrated approach to delivering HR services. This bold move underscores my commitment to enhancing an area identified for improvement at every level of our organization. IHS’ vision for One HR is to consolidate various HR administrative systems to maximize IHS resources and cultivate a stronger HR workforce more closely aligned with the IHS mission.
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Relevant Dates:Published 3/5/2024
Agency Actions (archival): The IHS Director writes to Urban Indian Organization Leaders to provide the fiscal year 2024 allocation, eligibility requirements, and procedures to access the Urban Emergency Fund (UEF). Summary:The UEF is a limited, discretionary allocation fund managed by the IHS Office of Urban Indian Health Programs (OUIHP) to address some of the costs incurred during one-time, non-recurring emergencies and disaster relief efforts involving Urban Indian Organizations (as defined by 25 U.S.C. § 1603(29)). Each fiscal year, the OUIHP allocates up to $200,000 to the UEF. Funding is not guaranteed and is subject to the availability of appropriations.
Analysis / Additional Details:88 FR 13652
Relevant Dates:Published 2/23/2024
Agency Actions (archival): Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System Summary:ACF proposes to amend the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) regulations that require title IV–E agencies to collect and report data to ACF on children who enter out-of-home care, their providers, and children who have a title IV–E adoption or guardianship assistance agreement to collect additional data related to Indian children.
Analysis / Additional Details:In order to be considered, we must receive written comments on or before April 23, 2024.
88 FR 14679
Relevant Dates:Published 2/28/2024
Agency Actions (archival): Indian Child Welfare Act; Designated Tribal Agents for Service of Notice Summary:The regulations implementing the Indian Child Welfare Act provide that Federally recognized Indian Tribes may designate an agent other than the Tribal chairman for service of notice of proceedings under the Act. This notice includes the current list of designated Tribal agents for service of notice.
Analysis / Additional Details:Federal Register :: Indian Child Welfare Act; Designated Tribal Agents for Service of Notice
88 FR 14505
Relevant Dates:Published 2/27/2024
Agency Actions (archival): Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Tribal Child Support Enforcement Direct Funding Requests: (Office of Management and Budget #0970-0218) Summary:The Office of Child Support Services (OCSS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting to extend approval of revisions to an approved information collection the Tribal Child Support Enforcement Direct Funding Requests (Office of Management and Budget (OMB) #0970–0218). These revisions were approved under an emergency approval for 6-months and included a new requirement for Tribes or Tribal organizations to provide that charging fees and recovering costs will not be permitted.
Analysis / Additional Details:Comments due within 30 days of publication. OMB must make a decision about the collection of information between 30 and 60 days after publication of this document in the Federal Register. Therefore, a comment is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication.
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Relevant Dates:Published 2/29/2024
Agency Actions (archival): The IHS Director writes to Tribal Leaders to share updates on Agency procedures for access by Tribal staff and contractors to IHS facilities and computer networks. Please make plans to join us on March 20, 2024, when we will convene a virtual Information Session on this topic, with next steps. Summary:Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12): Policy for a Common Identification (ID) Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors, requires all Federal employees, contractors, volunteers, and affiliates (including Tribal employees and/or contractors), to use standard forms of identification to gain access to federally controlled facilities and Federal Information Technology (IT) systems. The purpose of this Government-wide mandate is to enhance security, reduce identity fraud, and protect personal privacy.
Analysis / Additional Details:Date: March 20, 2024 Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Zoom Link
89 FR 7528
Relevant Dates:Published 2/2/2024
Agency Actions (archival): Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Summary:This final rule modifies and updates certain provisions of regulations related to Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) accreditation, certification, and standards for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in OTPs. This includes making flexibilities put forth during the COVID–19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) permanent, as well as expanding access to care and evidence-based treatment for OUD. The final rule also removes all language and rules pertaining to the Drug Addiction and Treatment Act (DATA) Waiver from the regulations pursuant to the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023”.
Analysis / Additional Details:The effective date of this final rule is April 2, 2024, and the compliance date is October 2, 2024.
89 FR 11843
Relevant Dates:Published 2/15/2024
Agency Actions (archival): Request for Information to Inform Development of the FY2026-2030 NIH Strategic Plan for HIV and HIV-Related Research Summary:Through this Request for Information (RFI), the Office of AIDS Research (OAR) in the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), invites feedback from researchers, health care professionals, advocates and health advocacy organizations, scientific or professional organizations, federal/state/local government agencies, community, and other interested constituents on the development of the fiscal year (FY) 2026–2030 NIH Strategic Plan for HIV and HIV-Related Research (the Plan). The Plan (https://www.oar.nih.gov/sites/default/files/NIH_StrategicPlan_FY2021-2025.pdf) guides the NIH investment, building on scientific progress and opportunities for advancing HIV research toward an end to the pandemic.
Analysis / Additional Details:Send comments on or before April 1, 2024 to ensure consideration.
87 FR 12472
Relevant Dates:Published 2/16/2024
Agency Actions (archival): Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records Summary:The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or “Department”) is issuing this final rule to modify its regulations to implement section 3221 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Department is issuing this final rule after careful consideration of all public comments received in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records. This final rule also makes certain other modifications to increase alignment with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule to improve workability and decrease burden on programs, covered entities, and business associates.
Analysis / Additional Details:Federal Register :: Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records
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Relevant Dates:Published 2/21/2024
Agency Actions (archival): 26th U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Tribal Budget Consultation (ATBC) Summary:Annual Tribal Budget Consultation (ATBC) will take place in-person on April 9-10, 2024, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building at 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC.
Analysis / Additional Details:88 FR 13652
Relevant Dates:Published 2/23/2024
Agency Actions (archival): Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System Summary:ACF proposes to amend the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) regulations that require title IV–E agencies to collect and report data to ACF on children who enter out-of-home care, their providers, and children who have a title IV–E adoption or guardianship assistance agreement to collect additional data related to Indian children.
Analysis / Additional Details:In order to be considered, we must receive written comments on or before April 23, 2024.
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Relevant Dates:Published 1/11/2024
Agency Actions (archival): The IHS Director writes to notify you of an opportunity to comment on an NPRM published in the Federal Register, proposing the removal of outdated regulations on the use of IHS funds for certain abortions, and to initiate Tribal Consultation on the NPRM. Summary:The IHS does not expect the NPRM will have any substantial direct effect or impact because it only removes outdated regulations. The IHS values opportunities for dialogue with Tribes and to inform Tribal Leaders of this opportunity to comment on the NPRM.
Analysis / Additional Details: