12 CFR § 1217.10 - Settlements.

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title: "12 CFR § 1217.10 - Settlements."
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# 1217.10 Settlements.

(a) *General.* The reviewing official, on behalf of FHFA, and the respondent may enter into a settlement agreement under § 1209.20 of this chapter at any time prior to the issuing of a notice of final decision under § 1209.55 of this chapter.

(b) *Failure to comply.* Failure of the respondent to comply with a settlement agreement shall be sufficient cause for resuming an action under this part, or for any other judicial or administrative action.