[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 34, Volume 1] [Revised as of July 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 34CFR21.61] [Page 49] TITLE 34--EDUCATION PART 21_EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE--Table of Contents Subpart G_How Are Awards Paid? Sec. 21.61 Release. If an applicant, its agent, or its attorney accepts payment of any award or settlement in conjunction with an application under this part, that acceptance-- (a) Is final and conclusive with respect to that application; and (b) Constitutes a complete release of any further claim against the United States with respect to that application. (Authority: 5 U.S.C. 504(c)(1))