# 42 C.F.R. § 8.22 (2026): Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P8_S8_22

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 C.F.R. § 8.22 (2026)
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 42 CFR: Public Health / Chapter I: PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES / Part 8: MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF OPIOID USE DISORDER / Subpart D: Procedures for Informal Review of Suspension or Proposed Revocation of OTP Certification, and of Adverse Action Regarding Withdrawal of Approval of an Accreditation Body / § 8.22: § 8.22   Definitions.

## Text

The following definitions apply to this subpart:
Appellant
means:
(1) The OTP which has been notified of its suspension or proposed revocation of its certification under the regulations of this part and has requested a review of the suspension or proposed revocation; or
(2) The Accreditation Body which has been notified of adverse action regarding withdrawal of approval under the regulations of this subpart and has requested a review of the adverse action.
Respondent
means SAMHSA.
Reviewing official
means the person or persons designated by the Secretary who will informally review the suspension or proposed revocation. The reviewing official may be assisted by one or more Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) officers or employees or consultants in assessing and weighing the scientific and technical evidence and other information submitted by the appellant and respondent on the reasons for the suspension and proposed revocation.

## Nearby sections

- [42 C.F.R. § 8.21 (2026) § 8.21   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P8_S8_21.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 8.22 (2026) § 8.22   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P8_S8_22.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 8.23 (2026) § 8.23   Limitation on issues subject to review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P8_S8_23.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 8.24 (2026) § 8.24   Specifying who represents the parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P8_S8_24.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 8.25 (2026) § 8.25   Informal review and the reviewing official's response.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P8_S8_25.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 8.26 (2026) § 8.26   Preparation of the review file and written arguments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P8_S8_26.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 8.27 (2026) § 8.27   Opportunity for oral presentation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P8_S8_27.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 8.28 (2026) § 8.28   Expedited procedures for review of immediate suspension.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P8_S8_28.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 8.29 (2026) § 8.29   Ex parte communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P8_S8_29.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 8.30 (2026) § 8.30   Transmission of written communications by reviewing official and calculation of deadlines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P8_S8_30.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 8.31 (2026) § 8.31   Authority and responsibilities of the reviewing official.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P8_S8_31.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 8.32 (2026) § 8.32   Administrative record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P8_S8_32.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 8.33 (2026) § 8.33   Written decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P8_S8_33.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 8.34 (2026) § 8.34   Court review of final administrative action; exhaustion of administrative remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P8_S8_34.md)

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