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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 22 - Foreign Relations |
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Chapter I - Department of State |
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SubChapter J - Legal and Related Services |
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Part 96 - Intercountry Adoption Accreditation of Agencies and Approval of Persons |
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Subpart A - General Provisions |
§ 96.1 - Purpose.
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§ 96.1 Purpose.
This part provides for the accreditation and approval of agencies and persons pursuant to the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14901-14954, Pub. L. 106-279,) and the Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 (42 U.S.C. 14925, Pub. L. 112-276). Subpart B of this part establishes the procedures for the selection and designation of accrediting entities to perform the accreditation and approval functions. Subparts C through H establish the general procedures and standards for accreditation and approval of agencies and persons (including renewal of accreditation or approval). Subparts I through M address the oversight of accredited or approved agencies and persons.
[79 FR 40632, July 14, 2014]