Deadline Extended: HHS is Seeking Feedback on Tribal Consultation Policy

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HHS extended the deadline for submitting comments on the updated draft HHS Tribal Consultation Policy to January 27, 2023. The updated draft addresses comments and recommendations received during the first round of consultation in spring 2021, as well as the input of the Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) Tribal Consultation Policy Workgroup. Comments on the updated draft may be submitted to consultation@hhs.gov. Please see the Dear Tribal Leader Letter, linked above, outlining the major recommendations and changes in the updated draft. Also, please see the clean and redline version of the updated draft to facilitate the commenting process. – New Deadline, January 27.

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