45 CFR Part 2554 - PART 2554—PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT REGULATIONS
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Overview and Definitions (§§ 2554.1 - 2554.6)
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Procedures Leading to Issuance of a Complaint (§§ 2554.7 - 2554.12)
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Procedures Following Service of a Complaint (§§ 2554.13 - 2554.15)
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Hearing Provisions (§§ 2554.16 - 2554.38)
- § 2554.16 What kind of hearing is contemplated?
- § 2554.17 At the hearing, what rights do the parties have?
- § 2554.18 What is the role of the ALJ?
- § 2554.19 Can the reviewing official or ALJ be disqualified?
- § 2554.20 How are issues brought to the attention of the ALJ?
- § 2554.21 How are papers served?
- § 2554.22 How is time computed?
- § 2554.23 What happens during a prehearing conference?
- § 2554.24 What rights are there to review documents?
- § 2554.25 What type of discovery is authorized and how is it conducted?
- § 2554.26 Are there limits on disclosure of documents or discovery?
- § 2554.27 Are witness lists exchanged before the hearing?
- § 2554.28 Can witnesses be subpoenaed?
- § 2554.29 Who pays the costs for a subpoena?
- § 2554.30 Are protective orders available?
- § 2554.31 Where is the hearing held?
- § 2554.32 How will the hearing be conducted and who has the burden of proof?
- § 2554.33 How is evidence presented at the hearing?
- § 2554.34 How is witness testimony presented?
- § 2554.35 Will the hearing proceedings be recorded?
- § 2554.36 Can a party informally discuss the case with the ALJ?
- § 2554.37 Are there sanctions for misconduct?
- § 2554.38 Are post-hearing briefs required?
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Decisions and Appeals (§§ 2554.39 - 2554.52)
- § 2554.39 How is the case decided?
- § 2554.40 How are penalty and assessment amounts determined?
- § 2554.41 Can a party request reconsideration of the initial decision?
- § 2554.42 When does the initial decision of the ALJ become final?
- § 2554.43 What are the procedures for appealing the ALJ decision?
- § 2554.44 What happens if an initial decision is appealed?
- § 2554.45 Are there any limitations on the right to appeal to the authority head?
- § 2554.46 How does the authority head dispose of an appeal?
- § 2554.47 What judicial review is available?
- § 2554.48 Can the administrative complaint be settled voluntarily?
- § 2554.49 How are civil penalties and assessments collected?
- § 2554.50 What happens to collections?
- § 2554.51 What if the investigation indicates criminal misconduct?
- § 2554.52 How does the Corporation protect the rights of defendants?
Authority:
Source:
72 FR 61912, Oct. 20, 2006, unless otherwise noted.