Title 29, Part 2704 — Implementation of the Equal Access to Justice Act in Commission Proceedings

Purpose of these rules.

Definitions.

Applicability.

Proceedings covered.

Eligibility of applicants.

Standards for awards.

Allowable fees and expenses.

Rulemaking on maximum rates for attorney's fees.

Awards.

Delegations of authority.

Contents of application—in general.

Contents of application—where the applicant has prevailed.

Contents of application—where the Secretary's demand is substantially in excess of the judgment finally obtained and unreasonable.

Confidential financial information.

Documentation of fees and expenses.

When an application may be filed.

Filing and service of documents.

Answer to application.

Reply.

Comments by other parties.

Settlement.

Further proceedings on the application.

Decision of administrative law judge.

Commission review.

Judicial review.

Payment of award.