[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 45CFR160.304] [Page 706-707] TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE SUBTITLE A--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 160_GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents Subpart C_Compliance and Enforcement Sec. 160.304 Principles for achieving compliance. (a) Cooperation. The Secretary will, to the extent practicable, seek the cooperation of covered entities in obtaining compliance with the applicable requirements of this part 160 and the applicable standards, requirements, and implementation specifications of subpart E of part 164 of this subchapter. (b) Assistance. The Secretary may provide technical assistance to covered entities to help them comply voluntarily with the applicable requirements [[Page 707]] of this part 160 or the applicable standards, requirements, and implementation specifications of subpart E of part 164 of this subchapter.