[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 45CFR160.510] [Page 709] TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE SUBTITLE A--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 160_GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents Subpart E_Civil Money Penalties: Procedures for Investigations, Imposition of Penalties, and Hearings Sec. 160.510 Authority to settle. Nothing in this subpart limits the authority of the Secretary to settle any issue or case or to compromise any penalty.