[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR13.29]

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                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
               CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
 
PART 13_CLAIMS COLLECTION STANDARDS--Table of Contents
 
                Subpart E_Suspension of Collection Action
 
Sec. 13.29  Suspension--general.


    The Administrator may suspend the Agency's collection actions on a 
debt where the outstanding debt principal does not exceed $20,000, the 
Government cannot presently collect or enforce collection of any 
significant sum from the debtor, the prospects of future collection 
justify retention of the debt for periodic review and there is no risk 
of expiration of the statute of limitations during the period of 
suspension. Additionally, the Administrator may

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waive the assessment of interest, penalty charges and administrative 
costs during the period of the suspension. Suspension will be for an 
established time period and generally will be reviewed at least every 
six months to ensure the continued propriety of the suspension. DOJ 
approval is required to suspend debts exceeding $20,000. Unless 
otherwise provided by DOJ delegations or procedures, the Administrator 
refers requests for suspension of debts of $20,000 to $100,000 to the 
United States Attorney in whose district the debtor resides. Debts 
exceeding $100,000 are referred to the Commercial Litigation Branch, 
Civil Division, Department of Justice, for approval.