[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 45, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 45CFR99.1]

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                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE
 
                           AND HUMAN SERVICES
 
PART 99--PROCEDURE FOR HEARINGS FOR THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND
--Table of Contents
 
                           Subpart A--General
 
Sec. 99.1  Scope of rules.


    (a) The rules of procedure in this section govern the practice for 
hearings afforded by the Department to Lead Agencies pursuant to 
Sec.Sec. 98.18(c) or 98.91, and the practice relating to the decisions 
of such hearings.
    (b) Nothing in this part is intended to preclude or limit 
negotiations between the Department and the Lead Agency, whether before, 
during, or after the hearing, to resolve the issues which are, or 
otherwise would be, considered at the hearing. Such negotiations and 
resolution of issues are not part of the hearing and are not governed by 
the rules in this part, except as expressly provided herein.