# 22 CFR § 96.4: Designation of accrediting entities by the Secretary

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 CFR § 96.4
- **Heading:** Designation of accrediting entities by the Secretary
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 22—Foreign Relations > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF STATE > SUBCHAPTER J—LEGAL AND RELATED SERVICES > PART 96—INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION ACCREDITATION OF AGENCIES AND APPROVAL OF PERSONS > Subpart B—Selection, Designation, and Duties of Accrediting Entities

## Text

(a) The Secretary, in the Secretary's discretion, will designate one or more entities that meet the criteria set forth in § 96.5 to perform the accreditation and/or approval functions. Each accrediting entity's designation will be set forth in an agreement between the Secretary and the accrediting entity. The agreement will govern the accrediting entity's operations. The agreements will be published in the Federal Register.
(b) The Secretary's designation may authorize an accrediting entity to accredit agencies, to approve persons, or to both accredit agencies and approve persons. The designation may also limit the accrediting entity's geographic jurisdiction or impose other limits on the entity's jurisdiction.
(c) A public entity under § 96.5(b) may only be designated to accredit agencies and approve persons that are located in the public entity's State.

## Nearby sections

- [22 CFR § 96.1 § 96.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.1.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.2 § 96.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.2.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.4 § 96.4 Designation of accrediting entities by the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.4.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.5 § 96.5 Requirement that accrediting entity be a nonprofit or public entity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.5.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.6 § 96.6 Performance criteria for designation as an accrediting entity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.6.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.7 § 96.7 Authorities and responsibilities of an accrediting entity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.7.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.8 § 96.8 Fees charged by accrediting entities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.8.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.9 § 96.9 Agreement between the Secretary and the accrediting entity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.9.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.10 § 96.10 Suspension or cancellation of the designation of an accrediting entity by the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.10.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.12 § 96.12 Authorized adoption service providers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.12.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.13 § 96.13 Circumstances in which accreditation, approval, or supervision is not required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.13.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.14 § 96.14 Providing adoption services using other providers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.14.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.15 § 96.15 Examples.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.15.md)
- [22 CFR § 96.16 § 96.16 Public domestic authorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.16.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-96.4. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.