10 CFR § 1013.13 - Parties to the hearing.

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title: "10 CFR § 1013.13 - Parties to the hearing."
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section_name: "Parties to the hearing."
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# 1013.13 Parties to the hearing.

(a) The parties to the hearing shall be the defendant and the authority.

(b) Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3730(c)(5), a private plaintiff under the False Claims Act may participate in these proceedings to the extent authorized by the provisions of that Act.