# 42 CFR § 1008.18: Preliminary questions suggested for the requesting party

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.18

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 CFR § 1008.18
- **Heading:** Preliminary questions suggested for the requesting party
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 42—Public Health > CHAPTER V—OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL-HEALTH CARE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER B—OIG AUTHORITIES > PART 1008—ADVISORY OPINIONS BY THE OIG > Subpart B—Preliminary Obligations and Responsibilities of the Requesting Party

## Text

(a) The OIG may establish and maintain a set of questions corresponding to the categories of opinion subject matter as set forth in § 1008.5(a) of this part as appropriate. The questions will be designed to elicit specific information relevant to the advisory opinion being sought; however, answering the questions is voluntary.
(b) Questions the OIG suggests that the requestor address may be obtained from the OIG. Requests should be made in writing, specify the subject matter, and be sent to the headquarter offices of the OIG.
(c) When submitting a request for an advisory opinion, a requestor may answer the questions corresponding to the subject matter for which the opinion is requested. The extent to which any of the questions is not fully answered may effect the content of the advisory opinion.
[62 FR 7357, Feb. 19, 1997, as amended at 63 FR 38324, July 16, 1998]

## Nearby sections

- [42 CFR § 1008.1 § 1008.1 Basis and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.1.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.3 § 1008.3 Effective period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.3.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.5 § 1008.5 Matters subject to advisory opinions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.5.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.11 § 1008.11 Who may submit a request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.11.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.15 § 1008.15 Facts subject to advisory opinions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.15.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.18 § 1008.18 Preliminary questions suggested for the requesting party.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.18.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.31 § 1008.31 OIG fees for the cost of advisory opinions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.31.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.33 § 1008.33 Expert opinions from outside sources.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.33.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.36 § 1008.36 Submission of a request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.36.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.37 § 1008.37 Disclosure of ownership and related information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.37.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.38 § 1008.38 Signed certifications by the requestor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.38.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.39 § 1008.39 Additional information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.39.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.40 § 1008.40 Withdrawal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.40.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.41 § 1008.41 OIG acceptance of the request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.41.md)

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