49 CFR § 1018.4 - Claims that are covered.

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title: "49 CFR § 1018.4 - Claims that are covered."
title_number: 49
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section_number: "1018.4"
section_name: "Claims that are covered."
chapter_name: "SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD"
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subchapter_name: "GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS"
part_number: "1018"
part_name: "DEBT COLLECTION"
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authority: "31 U.S.C. 3701, 31 U.S.C. 3711  49 U.S.C. 1321, 31 CFR parts 900-904."
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# 1018.4 Claims that are covered.

(a) These procedures generally apply to any claim for payment of a debt which:

(1) Results from activities of the Board including fees imposed under 49 CFR part 1002; or

(2) Is referred to the Board for collection.

(b) These procedures do not apply to:

(1) A claim based on a civil monetary penalty for violation of a requirement of the Interstate Commerce Act or an order or regulation of the Board unless 49 CFR part 1021 provides otherwise;

(2) A claim as to which there is an indication of fraud, the presentation of a false claim, or misrepresentation on the part of the debtor, or any other party having an interest in the claim;

(3) A claim between Federal agencies; and

(4) A claim once it becomes subject to salary offset which is governed by 5 U.S.C. 5514.