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Division of Regulatory and Legal Affairs Team

The Division of Regulatory and Legal Affairs Team advises the Director of IHS and serves as agency liaison with the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) on such matters as litigation, regulations, and related policy issues, including the following responsibilities:

  • Determines the need for and obtains legal clearance of IHS directives and other issuances;

  • Coordinates legal issues with the OGC, IHS, HHS components, and other Federal agencies and the implementation of OGC opinions;

  • Focal point for requests for legal opinions and maintains a Compendium of Legal Opinions

  • Provides advice on Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act appeals and hearings;

  • Provides guidance and assistance on State and Federal health reform efforts, including access and civil rights aspects;

  • Advises on the administration of the contract health services (CHS) appeals system and is a participant with the Office of Public Health in the Director's CHS appeal decisions.


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