[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 5]
[Revised as of July 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR757.4]

[Page 447-448]
 
                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
                   CHAPTER VI--DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
 
PART 757_AFFIRMATIVE CLAIMS REGULATIONS--Table of Contents
 
                    Subpart A_Property Damage Claims
 
Sec. 757.4  Claims that may be collected.

    (a) Against responsible third parties for damage to government 
property, or the

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property of nonappropriated-fund activities. It should be noted, 
however, that as a general rule, the Government does not seek payment 
from servicemembers and Government employees for damages caused by their 
simple negligence. Exceptions to this general policy will be made when 
the incident involves aggravating circumstances.
    (b) For medical costs from third party payers in accordance with 10 
U.S.C. 1095. These claims are asserted and collected by the medical 
treatment facilities under the coordination of benefits program.
    (c) For money paid or reimbursed by the government for damage to a 
rental car in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations 
(volume 1, paragraph U 3415-C and volume 2, paragraph C 2101-2). 
Collection action shall be taken against third parties liable in tort. 
Collection action shall not be taken against Government personnel who 
rented the vehicle.
    (d) Other claims. Any other claim for money or property in favor of 
the United States cognizable under the Federal Claims Collection Act not 
specifically listed above.