[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 14, Volume 1]

[Revised as of January 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 14CFR15.109]



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                     TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE

 

CHAPTER I--FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 15_ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS UNDER FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT--Table of 

Contents

 

Subpart B_Indemnification Under Section 1118 of the Federal Aviation Act 

                                 of 1958

 

Sec. 15.109  Settlements.



    (a) A publisher may not settle a claim with another party, for which 

the publisher has sought, or intends to seek, indemnification under this 

part, unless--

    (1) The publisher submits a copy of the proposed settlement, and a 

statement justifying the settlement, to the Chief Counsel of the FAA; 

and

    (2) The Administrator and where necessary, the appropriate official 

of the Department of Justice, approves the proposed settlement.

    (3) The publisher submits a signed release that clearly releases the 

United States from any further liability to the publisher and the 

claimant.

    (b) If the Administrator does not approve the proposed settlement, 

the Administrator will--

    (1) So notify the publisher by registered mail within 60 days of 

receipt of the proposed settlement; and

    (2) Explain why the request for indemnification was not approved.

    (c) If the Administrator approves the proposed settlement, the 

Administrator will so notify the publisher by registered mail within 60 

days after the FAA's receipt of the proposed settlement.

    (d) If the Administrator does not have sufficient information to 

approve or disapprove the proposed settlement, the Administrator will 

request, within 60 days after receipt of the proposed settlement, the 

additional information needed to make a determination.