[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 28, Volume 2] [Revised as of July 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 28CFR71.47] [Page 298] TITLE 28--JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Continued) PART 71--IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT OF 1986--Table of Contents Subpart A--Implementation for Actions Initiated by the Department of Justice Sec. 71.47 Limitations. (a) The notice of hearing with respect to a claim or statement must be served in the manner specified in Sec. 71.8 within 6 years after the date on which such claim or statement is made. (b) If the defendant fails to file a timely answer, service of a notice under Sec. 71.10(b) shall be deemed a notice of hearing for purposes of this section. (c) The statute of limitations may be extended by written agreement of the parties.