32 CFR § 842.85 - Referring a claim to the U.S. Attorney or the Department of Justice.

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# 842.85 Referring a claim to the U.S. Attorney or the Department of Justice.

If collection efforts are unsuccessful, AFLOA/JACC may refer a claim to the appropriate U.S. Attorney's Office or the Department of Justice for initiation of a lawsuit.

[81 FR 83696, Nov. 22, 2016]