(a) Claim. A claim under this subpart must be in writing and signed
by the claimant or by an authorized representative. It must be received
by the Office of the Solicitor within two years of the date upon which
the claim accrued.
(b) Award. The Regional Solicitors and Associate Regional Solicitors
are authorized to consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, compromise and
settle claims filed under this subpart that arose within their
respective jurisdictions.
(c) Notification. The determination upon the claim shall be provided
to the claimant in writing by the deciding official.
(d) Reconsideration. Reconsideration of a determination under this
subpart shall be available pursuant to the procedures and limitations
set forth in Sec. 15.29.
