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HHS/HRSA RIN: 0906-AA73 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Add Vascularized Composite Allografts to the Definition of Organs Covered by the Rule Governing the Operation of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) 
Abstract: This notice sets forth the Secretary's proposal to include transplantation of vascularized composite allografts to the definition of human organs covered by the rules governing the operation of the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN). These would include portions of limbs, face, and other transplantable body parts not presently defined as organs in regulation. The Secretary further proposes a corresponding change to the definition of human organs covered by section 301 of the National Organ Transplant Act, as amended. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 121   
Legal Authority: sec 301 of the National Organ Transplant Act (NOTA) of 1964, as amended    sec 371 to 376 of the Public Health Service Act    sec 1138 of the Social Security Act   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  To Be Determined    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz-Rios
Medical Officer
Department of Health and Human Services
Health Resources and Services Administration
Room 12C-06, 5600 Fishers Lane,
Rockville, MD 20857
Phone:301 443-4423
Fax:301 584-6095
Email: eortiz-rios@hrsa.gov