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Title 40 → Chapter I → Subchapter A → Part 17
§17.1 Purpose of these rules.
§17.2 Definitions.
§17.3 Proceedings covered.
§17.4 Applicability to EPA proceedings.
§17.5 Eligibility of applicants.
§17.6 Standards for awards.
§17.7 Allowable fees and other expenses.
§17.8 Delegation of authority.
§17.11 Contents of application.
§17.12 Net worth exhibit.
§17.13 Documentation of fees and expenses.
§17.14 Time for submission of application.
§17.21 Filing and service of documents.
§17.22 Answer to application.
§17.23 Comments by other parties.
§17.24 Settlement.
§17.25 Extensions of time and further proceedings.
§17.26 Decision on application.
§17.27 Agency review.
§17.28 Judicial review.
§17.29 Payment of award.
Authority: Section 504, Title 5 U.S.C., as amended by sec. 203(a)(1), Equal Access to Justice Act (Title 2 of Pub. L. 96-481, 94 Stat. 2323).
These rules are adopted by EPA pursuant to section 504 of title 5 U.S.C., as added by section 203(a)(1) of the Equal Access to Justice Act, Public Law No. 96-481. Under the Act, an eligible party may receive an award for attorney's fees and other expenses when it prevails over EPA in an adversary adjudication before EPA unless EPA's position as a party to the proceeding was substantially justified or special circumstances make an award unjust. The purpose of these rules is to establish procedures for the submission and consideration of applications for awards against EPA when the underlying decision is not reviewed by a court.
(a) The Act means section 504 of title 5 U.S.C., as amended by section 203(a)(1) of the Equal Access to Justice Act, Public Law No. 96-481.
[57 FR 5323, Feb. 13, 1992]
(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 2000-0403)
(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 2000-0430)
(d) Whether the special circumstances make an award unjust;