[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 49, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 49CFR89.45] [Page 720] TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Transportation PART 89_IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FEDERAL CLAIMS COLLECTION ACT--Table of Contents Subpart C_Referral of Debts to IRS for Tax Refund Offset Sec. 89.45 Department determination. (a) Following review of the information, the Department notifies the debtor with a written decision that includes the supporting rationale. (b) If the Department either sustains or amends its determination, it shall notify the debtor that the debt is being referred to the IRS for offset against the debtor's Federal income tax refund. If the Department determines that there is no legally enforceable debt or that full payment has been made, the case will be closed.