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HHS/ACL RIN: 0985-AA08 Publication ID: Spring 2014 
Title: State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 
Abstract: This final rule implements title VII, chapter 2, of the Older Americans Act, as amended, i.e., the Ombudsman Program. Since 1992, the functions of this program have been delineated in 42 U.S.C. 305g; however, regulations have not been promulgated for any title VII program. In the absence of regulatory guidance, there has been significant variation in the interpretation and implementation of these provisions among States. Recent inquires from States and an Administration on Aging compliance review in one State have highlighted the difficulty of determining State compliance in carrying out the program functions. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 45 CFR 1327   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 3058g   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/18/2013  78 FR 36449   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/19/2013 
Final Action  09/00/2014 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: State 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Deborah Burns Kuhn
Aging Services Program Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Community Living
One Massachusetts Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20201
Phone:202 357-3549
Email: deborahburns.kuhn@aoa.hhs.gov