§ 101-41.501 - Definitions.

(a) The term overcharges as used herein means charges for transportation services in excess of those applicable thereto under tariffs lawfully on file with Federal or State transportation regulatory agencies, and charges in excess of those applicable thereto under rates, fares, and charges established pursuant to section 10721 of the Revised Interstate Commerce Act, as amended (49 U.S.C. 10721), or other equivalent contract, arrangement, or exemption from regulation.

(b) The term ordinary debt as used herein means any administratively determined transportation-related debt other than an overcharge. Ordinary debts include, but are not limited to, payments for transportation services ordered and not furnished duplicate payments, and those involving loss and/or damage to property transported by carriers.

(c) The term claim as used herein means any demand by the United States for the payment of overcharges, ordinary debts, fines, civil penalties, special charges, or interest.