2 CFR § 376.995 - Principal (HHS supplement to government-wide definition at 2 CFR 180.995).

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title: "2 CFR § 376.995 - Principal (HHS supplement to government-wide definition at 2 CFR 180.995)."
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# 376.995 Principal (HHS supplement to government-wide definition at 2 CFR 180.995).

*Principal* means individuals, in addition to those listed at 2 CFR 180.995, who participate in HHS covered transactions including:

(a) Providers of federally required audit services; and

(b) Researchers.