20CFR30.16 - What penalties may be imposed in connection with a claim under the EEOICPA?

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Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to ESA

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20 CFR 30.16 - What penalties may be imposed in connection with a claim under the EEOICPA?

Section Number: 30.16
Section Name: What penalties may be imposed in connection with a claim under the EEOICPA?

    (a) Other statutory provisions make it a crime to file a false or 
fraudulent claim or statement with the federal government in connection 
with a claim under the EEOICPA. Included among these provisions is 
section 1001 of title 18, United States Code. Enforcement of criminal 
provisions that may apply to claims under the EEOICPA are within the 
jurisdiction of the Department of Justice.
    (b) In addition, administrative proceedings may be initiated under 
the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (PFCRA), 31 U.S.C. 3801-
12, to impose civil penalties and assessments against persons or 
entities who make, submit, or present, or cause to be made, submitted 
or presented, false, fictitious or fraudulent claims or written 
statements to OWCP in connection with a claim under the EEOICPA. The 
Department of Labor's regulations implementing the PFRCA are found at 
29 CFR part 22.