Federal Register #2026-20684

IHS final rule removes obsolete 42 CFR part 136a regulations

The Indian Health Service (IHS), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued a final rule removing obsolete regulations. - Government buyer: No procurement buyer; the regulatory action was issued by IHS, an agency within HHS. - Action: Removes 42 CFR part 136a, regulations that were duplicative, never implemented by IHS, and previously described as suspended. - Continuing requirements: IHS will continue to follow 42 CFR part 136; the removal does not change its existing practices or authorities. - OEMs and vendors: None identified. - Products and services: None requested; this is a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity.

Description

The Indian Health Service (IHS), within the Department of Health and Human Services, issued a final rule removing 42 CFR part 136a. The regulations were duplicative, had never been implemented by IHS, and had been referred to as suspended in a 1999 Federal Register notice. IHS states that removing them will not change its existing practices or authorities; it will continue following 42 CFR part 136. The rule is effective December 7, 2026.

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