# 2 C.F.R. § 376.137 (2026): Who in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may grant an exception to let an excluded person participate in a covered transaction?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 2 C.F.R. § 376.137 (2026)
- **Heading:** Who in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may grant an exception to let an excluded person participate in a covered transaction?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 2 CFR: Federal Financial Assistance / Chapter III: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES / Part 376: NONPROCUREMENT DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION / Subpart A: General / § 376.137: § 376.137   Who in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may grant an exception to let an excluded person participate in a covered transaction?

## Text

The HHS Debarring/Suspension Official has the authority to grant an exception to let an excluded person participate in a covered transaction as provided at 2 CFR 180.135.

## Nearby sections

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