# 22 C.F.R. § 96.82 (2026): The Secretary's response to actions by the accrediting entity

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_82

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 C.F.R. § 96.82 (2026)
- **Heading:** The Secretary's response to actions by the accrediting entity
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 22 CFR: Foreign Relations / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF STATE / Part 96: INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION ACCREDITATION OF AGENCIES AND APPROVAL OF PERSONS / Subpart L: Oversight of Accredited Agencies and Approved Persons by the Secretary / § 96.82: § 96.82   The Secretary's response to actions by the accrediting entity.

## Text

(a) There is no administrative review by the Secretary of an accrediting entity's decision to deny accreditation or approval, nor of any decision by an accrediting entity to take an adverse action.
(b) When informed by an accrediting entity that an agency has been accredited or a person has been approved, the Secretary will take appropriate steps to ensure that relevant information about the accredited agency or approved person is provided to the Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conference on Private International Law. When informed by an accrediting entity that it has taken an adverse action that impacts an agency's or person's accreditation or approval status, the Secretary will take appropriate steps to inform the Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conference on Private International Law.

## Nearby sections

- [22 C.F.R. § 96.81 (2026) § 96.81   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_81.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 96.82 (2026) § 96.82   The Secretary's response to actions by the accrediting entity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_82.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 96.83 (2026) § 96.83   Suspension or cancellation of accreditation or approval by the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_83.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 96.84 (2026) § 96.84   Reinstatement of accreditation or approval after suspension or cancellation by the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_84.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 96.85 (2026) § 96.85   Temporary and permanent debarment by the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_85.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 96.86 (2026) § 96.86   Length of debarment period and reapplication after temporary debarment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_86.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 96.87 (2026) § 96.87   Responsibilities of the accredited agency, approved person, and accrediting entity following suspension, cancellation, or debarment by the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_87.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 96.88 (2026) § 96.88   Procedures for debarment with prior notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_88.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 96.89 (2026) § 96.89   Procedures for debarment effective immediately.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_89.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 96.90 (2026) § 96.90   Review of suspension, cancellation, or debarment by the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P96_S96_90.md)

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