Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Draft HHS TTDA Policy

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) invites Tribal leader feedback and recommendations on its draft HHS Tribal and Tribal Epidemiology Center Data Access (TTDA) Policy . The policy outlines the types of data to be made available to Tribes and Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) acting in their capacities as public health authorities. It also serves to establish HHS-wide expectations for Divisions responding to Tribal and TEC data requests covered by the policy, including through the development of Division-specific implementation protocols.

The draft TTDA Policy was developed based on extensive Tribal input received during HHS consultations held in October 2022, as well as internal analyses of Division data system requirements and legal considerations. Feedback provided by Tribal leaders on the enclosed draft policy will assist in the preparation of the final policy later this year. Comments are welcome on all aspects of the draft policy. HHS is also specifically requesting Tribal feedback on a series of questions posed in its Dear Tribal Leader Letter announcing the consultation.

HHS invites Tribal leaders to the following opportunities to provide input and feedback on the draft policy.

Virtual Consultation:

Date: February 6, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM EST
Call-In: 669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 161-416-1119
ZoomGov Registration:
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsc-iurzorE5MWGjSDXfNG0spDpVXEm9o (-> click.connect.hhs.gov)

Written Comment Period:
Written comments are requested by March 5, 2024. Please send comments via one of the following methods:
Email: consultation@hhs.gov
Subject Line: HHS Tribal Data Policy
Postal Mail: Acting Director Jess Smith
Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs
Hubert Humphrey Building
200 Independence Ave. SW
Mail Stop: 620E
Washington, DC 20201