Notice and timing of HHS action on an initial BHP Blueprint submission.

(a) Timely response. HHS will act on all initial Blueprint certification requests in a timely manner. (b) Issues preventing certification. HHS will notify the State in writing of any impediments to certification that arise in reviewing a proposed BHP Blueprint. (c) Reconsideration of decision. HHS will accept a State request for reconsideration of a certification decision and provide an impartial review against the standards for certification if requested. [79 FR 14140, Mar. 12, 2014, as amended at 88 FR 79554, Nov. 16, 2023]