[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 42, Volume 3] [Revised as of October 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 42CFR1008.51] [Page 1193] TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH CHAPTER V--OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL--HEALTH CARE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 1008--ADVISORY OPINIONS BY THE OIG--Table of Contents Subpart F--Scope and Effect of OIG Advisory Opinions Sec. 1008.51 Exclusivity of OIG advisory opinions. The only method for obtaining a binding advisory opinion regarding any of the subject matters set forth in Sec. 1008.5(a) is through the procedures described in this part. No binding advisory opinion, oral or written, has or may be issued by the OIG regarding the specific matters set forth in Sec. 1008.5(a) except through written opinions issued in accordance with this part.