[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 45CFR30.34] [Page 98] TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE SUBTITLE A--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 30_CLAIMS COLLECTION--Table of Contents Subpart E_Referrals to the Department of Justice or GAO Sec. 30.34 Claims over $20,000. The Secretary may compromise or suspend or terminate collection of debts where the outstanding principal exceeds $20,000 only with the approval of, or referral to, the appropriate United States Attorney (if the debt does not exceed $100,000) or the Department of Justice (if the debt exceeds $100,000).