Part 71 - Implementation of the Provisions of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986  


Subpart A - Implementation for Actions Initiated by the Department of Justice
§ 71.1 - Purpose.
§ 71.2 - Definitions.
§ 71.3 - Basis for civil penalties and assessments.
§ 71.4 - Investigation.
§ 71.5 - Review by the reviewing official.
§ 71.6 - Prerequisites for issuing a complaint.
§ 71.7 - Complaint.
§ 71.8 - Service of complaint.
§ 71.9 - Answer.
§ 71.10 - Default upon failure to file an answer.
§ 71.11 - Referral of complaint and answer to the ALJ.
§ 71.12 - Notice of hearing.
§ 71.13 - Parties to the hearing.
§ 71.14 - Separation of functions.
§ 71.15 - Ex parte contacts.
§ 71.16 - Disqualification of reviewing official or ALJ.
§ 71.17 - Rights of parties.
§ 71.18 - Authority of the ALJ.
§ 71.19 - Prehearing conferences.
§ 71.20 - Disclosure of documents.
§ 71.21 - Discovery.
§ 71.22 - Exchange of witness lists, statements, and exhibits.
§ 71.23 - Subpoenas for attendance at hearing.
§ 71.24 - Protective order.
§ 71.25 - Fees.
§ 71.26 - Form, filing and service of papers.
§ 71.27 - Computation of time.
§ 71.28 - Motions.
§ 71.29 - Sanctions.
§ 71.30 - The hearing and burden of proof.
§ 71.31 - Determining the amount of penalties and assessments.
§ 71.32 - Location of hearing.
§ 71.33 - Witnesses.
§ 71.34 - Evidence.
§ 71.35 - The record.
§ 71.36 - Post-hearing briefs.
§ 71.37 - Initial decision.
§ 71.38 - Reconsideration of initial decision.
§ 71.39 - Appeal to authority head.
§ 71.40 - Stays ordered by the Department of Justice.
§ 71.41 - Stay pending appeal.
§ 71.42 - Judicial review.
§ 71.43 - Collection of civil penalties and assessments.
§ 71.44 - Right to administrative offset.
§ 71.45 - Deposit in Treasury of the United States.
§ 71.46 - Compromise or settlement.
§ 71.47 - Limitations.
§§ 71.48--71.50 - [Reserved]
Subpart B - Assignment of Responsibilities Regarding Actions by Other Agencies
§ 71.51 - Purpose.
§ 71.52 - Approval of Agency requests to initiate a proceeding.
§ 71.53 - Stays of Agency proceedings at the request of the Department.
§ 71.54 - Collection and compromise of liabilities imposed by Agency.