Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Health and Human Services's Categorical Exclusions (opens in new tab)Categorical Exclusion
2. Category No. 2 -- Functional Exclusions:
Exclusion Text
b. Appellate reviews when HHS was the plaintiff in the lower court decision (e.g., a case involving failure by a nursing home to comply with fire and safety regulations);
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