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Federal Register :: Administrative Claims Arising Under the Federal Tort Claims Act
A Proposed Rule by the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board on 06/17/2004
Written comments must be received on or before August 16, 2004.
69 FR 33879
40 CFR 1620
04-13711
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 1620
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The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) proposes the adoption of the following regulations that are intended to aid the processing of administrative claims for monetary damages filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). This proposed rule provides information to members of the public who suffer loss or damage of property, personal injury, death, or other damages allegedly caused by the negligence or other wrongful act or omission of CSB officers or employees while acting in the scope of their office or employment. The proposed rule also governs the procedures by which such claims are administratively processed.
Address all written comments concerning this proposed rule to Christopher M. Lyon, CSB Office of General Counsel, Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, 2175 K Street, NW., Suite 650, Washington DC 20037.
Christopher M. Lyon, CSB Office of General Counsel, (202) 261-7600.
The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), 28 U.S.C. 1346(b), 2401(b), 2671-2680, waives the Federal government's sovereign immunity to civil suits for damages in certain instances arising out of the negligent or otherwise wrongful acts or omissions committed by Federal employees while acting within the scope of their employment. General regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Justice for processing FTCA claims, found at 28 CFR 14.11, authorize federal agencies to issue supplementing regulations. Accordingly, the CSB prepared this proposed rule in order to inform the public about the CSB's method of accepting and processing claims arising under the FTCA filed against the agency. Such a rule will provide the public with needed guidance in presenting a tort claim against the CSB, while also ensuring that the agency has established procedures to receive, investigate and adjudicate such claims. The CSB invites comments from interested members of the public on these proposed regulations.
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) requires that a rule that has a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, small businesses, or small organizations must include an initial regulatory flexibility analysis describing the regulation's impact on such small entities. This analysis need not be undertaken if the agency has certified that the regulation will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 5 U.S.C. 605(b). The CSB has considered the impact of this proposed rule under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The CSB's General Counsel, Christopher W. Warner, certifies that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small business entities.
This proposed rule does not require the preparation of an assessment statement in accordance with the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995, 2 U.S.C. 1531. This rule does not include a Federal mandate that may result in the expenditure by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or more (adjusted annually for inflation) in any one year.
Accordingly, for the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board proposes to add a new 40 CFR part 1620 to read as follows:
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Authority to adjust, determine, compromise and settle.
Referral to Department of Justice.
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(1) An authenticated death certificate or other competent evidence showing Start Printed Page 33881cause of death, date of death, and age of the decedent.
(2) True and correct copies of relevant medical treatment records, laboratory and other tests including, X-Rays, MRI, CT scans and other objective evidence of medical evaluation and diagnosis, treatment injury/illness and prognosis.
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The General Counsel of CSB, or his or her designee, is delegated authority to consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, compromise and settle claims under the provision of 28 U.S.C. 2672, and this part. The General Counsel, in his or her discretion, has the authority to further delegate the responsibility for adjudicating, considering, adjusting, compromising and settling any claim submitted under the provision of 28 U.S.C. 2672, and this part, that is based on the alleged negligence or wrongful act or omission of a CSB employee acting in the scope of their employment. However, in any case, any offer of compromise or settlement in excess of $5,000 exercised by the CSB Chairperson or any other lawful designee can only be made after a legal review is conducted by an attorney within the CSB Office of General Counsel.
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(b) An administrative claim may be adjusted, determined, compromised or settled under this part, only after consultation with the Department of Justice when, in the opinion of the General Counsel of CSB, or his or her designee:
(c) An administrative claim may be adjusted, determined, compromised or settled under 28 U.S.C. 2672 and this part, only after consultation with the Department of Justice when CSB is informed or is otherwise aware that the United States or an employee, agent or contractor of the United States is involved in litigation based on a claim arising out of the same incident or transaction.
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[FR Doc. 04-13711 Filed 6-16-04; 8:45 am]