Federal Register #0970-AD41

HHS Final Rule Eliminates Obsolete Community Services Program Regulations

This action is a regulatory update from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and its Office of Community Services (OCS): - The final rule amends and rescinds regulations for several federal grant programs - Affects Block Grants (45 CFR Part 96), Individual Development Account Reserve Funds (45 CFR Part 1000), and the Emergency Community Services Homeless Grant Program (45 CFR Part 1080) - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement - The rule eliminates unnecessary, duplicative, or obsolete regulations, including those for defunct programs - Intended to reduce paperwork and administrative burden, and improve program efficiency - No impact on current program operations or new requirements imposed

Description

This Final Rule amends regulations related to Block Grants, Individual Development Account Reserve Funds, and the Emergency Community Services Homeless Grant Program to eliminate unnecessary or obsolete regulations. It rescinds duplicative regulations, those better suited as subregulatory documents, and obsolete regulations related to defunct programs. The rule aims to reduce paperwork and administrative complications, improving program efficiency without impacting current program operations. The rule is effective August 10, 2026.

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