Renewal of Determination That A Public Health Emergency Exists

As a result of the continued consequences of the opioid crisis affecting our nation, on this date and after consultation with public health officials as necessary, I, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, pursuant under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. § 247d, do hereby renew, effective October 3, 2022, the October 26, 2017 determination by former Acting Secretary Eric D. Hargan, and most recently renewed effective, July 4, 2022, that an opioid public health emergency exists nationwide.

September 29, 2022 _____________________________ Date

/s/ _____________________________ Xavier Becerra

Public Health Emergency Declaration

• Declarations of a Public Health Emergency
• Public Health Emergency Determinations to Support an Emergency Use Authorization
• Section 1135 Waivers
• Emergency Use Authorizations