# Reduction of Reporting Requirements for the State Systems Advance Planning Document (APD) Process
> **US Department of Health and Human Services** · Final rule. · Published 1996-07-31 · Effective 1996-07-31 · 61 FR 39894
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-19488
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Health and Human Services
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 39894
- **CFR reference:** 45 CFR 95
- **Publication date:** 1996-07-31
- **Effective date:** 1996-07-31
## Abstract

This final rule decreases the reporting burden on States relative to the State systems advance planning document (APD) process by increasing the threshold amounts above which APDs and related procurement documents need to be submitted for Federal approval. The APD process is the procedure by which States obtain approval for Federal financial participation in the cost of acquiring automatic data processing equipment and services. Additionally, this rule eliminates the requirement for State submittal of biennial security plans for Federal review.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/07/31/96-19488/reduction-of-reporting-requirements-for-the-state-systems-advance-planning-document-apd-process)
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