[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 22, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 22CFR34.8]

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                       TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS
 
                     CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE
 
PART 34--COLLECTION OF DEBTS--Table of Contents
 
  Subpart B--Administrative Offset and Referral to Collection Agencies
 
Sec. 34.8  Demand for payment.


    (a) A total of three progressively stronger written demands at 
approximately 30-day intervals will normally be made, unless a response 
or other information indicates that additional written demands would 
either be unnecessary or futile. When necessary to protect the 
Government's interest, written demand may be preceded by other 
appropriate actions under the FCCS, including immediate referral for 
litigation and/or offset.
    (b) The initial written demand for payment shall inform the debtor 
of:
    (1) The basis of the claim;
    (2) The amount of the claim;
    (3) The date when payment is due 30-days from the date of mailing or 
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delivery of the initial demand for payment;
    (4) The provision for late payment (interest), penalty and 
administrative charges, if payment is not received by the due date.