[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 10, Volume 4] [Revised as of January 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 10CFR708.39] [Page 340] TITLE 10--ENERGY CHAPTER III--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY PART 708_DOE CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE PROTECTION PROGRAM--Table of Contents Subpart C_Investigation, Hearing and Decision Process Sec. 708.39 Is a decision and order implemented under this regulation considered a claim by the government against a contractor or a decision by the contracting officer under sections 6 and 7 of the Contract Disputes Act? No. A final agency decision and order issued pursuant to this regulation is not considered a claim by the government against a contractor or ``a decision by the contracting officer'' under sections 6 and 7 of the Contract Disputes Act (41 U.S.C. 605 and 606).