Summary

This regulation mandates that recipients of grants and cooperative agreements from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) adhere to the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, ensuring a drug-free environment as per the guidelines set by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). It specifies notification protocols for both organizational and individual recipients if a drug-related conviction occurs, requiring them to inform the relevant HHS office. Additionally, it outlines the responsibilities of HHS awarding officials to enforce compliance and identifies the agency head as the authority to determine violations and enforce consequences.

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