Federal Register #OS-0945-0008

HHS Seeks Public Comment on Revised Assurance of Compliance Form HHS690

This notice from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Secretary, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), seeks public comment on proposed revisions to the Assurance of Compliance, Form HHS690. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Office of the Secretary (OS) - Office for Civil Rights (OCR) - OEMs and Vendors: - No commercial OEMs or vendors; only federal entities (HHS, OMB) are referenced - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The notice concerns an information collection and compliance certification (Form HHS690) - Applies to entities applying for or receiving federal financial assistance from HHS - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Revision updates definitions related to sex discrimination, statutory citations, and references to the False Claims Act - Clarifies applicability to both applicants and recipients of federal financial assistance - Requires certification of compliance with civil rights, conscience, and religious nondiscrimination laws as a condition for receiving federal funds - Outlines expected annual burden: 8,486 respondents and estimated labor costs - No contract value, product line items, or service line items are associated with this notice - Key locations include HHS headquarters and related federal offices in Washington, DC, Bethesda, MD, and Rockville, MD

Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office for Civil Rights, has submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. The collection involves revising the Assurance of Compliance, Form HHS690, which covered entities submit to certify compliance with civil rights laws when applying for or receiving federal financial assistance. The revisions include updates to definitions related to sex discrimination, statutory citations, and references to the False Claims Act. Public comments on the ICR are invited and must be received by May 26, 2026.

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