3 Mar 2025
📄HHS Rescinds Public Participation Policy in Rulemaking
Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act
Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services' (the Department) Immediate Office of the Secretary is rescinding the policy on Public Participation in Rule Making (Richardson Waiver) and re-aligning the Department's rule-making procedures with the Administrative Procedure Act.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
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Business Impact
$$ - Med
The rescission of the Richardson Waiver affects the Department of Health and Human Services' compliance obligations, allowing more flexibility in rulemaking related to public property, loans, grants, and contracts. This can streamline processes, potentially reducing costs for businesses relying on these programs.