[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 14, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 14CFR15.109]

[Page 81]
 
                     TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
 
CHAPTER I--FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 15--ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS UNDER FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT--Table of Contents
 
 Subpart B--Indemnification Under Section 1118 of the Federal Aviation 
                               Act of 1958
 
Sec. 15.109  Settlements.

    (a) A publisher may not settle a claim with another party, for which 
the publisher has sought, or intends to seek, indemnification under this 
part, unless--
    (1) The publisher submits a copy of the proposed settlement, and a 
statement justifying the settlement, to the Chief Counsel of the FAA; 
and
    (2) The Administrator and where necessary, the appropriate official 
of the Department of Justice, approves the proposed settlement.
    (3) The publisher submits a signed release that clearly releases the 
United States from any further liability to the publisher and the 
claimant.
    (b) If the Administrator does not approve the proposed settlement, 
the Administrator will--
    (1) So notify the publisher by registered mail within 60 days of 
receipt of the proposed settlement; and
    (2) Explain why the request for indemnification was not approved.
    (c) If the Administrator approves the proposed settlement, the 
Administrator will so notify the publisher by registered mail within 60 
days after the FAA's receipt of the proposed settlement.
    (d) If the Administrator does not have sufficient information to 
approve or disapprove the proposed settlement, the Administrator will 
request, within 60 days after receipt of the proposed settlement, the 
additional information needed to make a determination.