25 CFR § 900.177 - Does the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) apply to appeals under this subpart?

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# 900.177 Does the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) apply to appeals under this subpart?

Yes. EAJA claims against DOI or HHS will be heard under 43 CFR 4.601 through 4.628. For HHS, appeals from an EAJA award will be according to 25 CFR 900.165(b).

[75 FR 31701, June 4, 2010]