# 10 C.F.R. § 1014.5 (2026): Authority to adjust, determine, compromise, and settle

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1014_S1014_5

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 1014.5 (2026)
- **Heading:** Authority to adjust, determine, compromise, and settle
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 10 CFR: Energy / Chapter X: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (GENERAL PROVISIONS) / Part 1014: ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS UNDER FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT / § 1014.5: § 1014.5   Authority to adjust, determine, compromise, and settle.

## Text

The General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel for Legal Services, the Assistant General Counsel for Legal Counsel, and any employees of the Department designated by the General Counsel to receive and act on tort claims at Headquarters and field locations are authorized to act on claims.

## Nearby sections

- [10 C.F.R. § 1014.1 (2026) § 1014.1   Scope of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1014_S1014_1.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1014.2 (2026) § 1014.2   Administrative claim; when presented; appropriate office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1014_S1014_2.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1014.3 (2026) § 1014.3   Administrative claim; who may file.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1014_S1014_3.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1014.4 (2026) § 1014.4   Administrative claims; evidence and information to be submitted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1014_S1014_4.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1014.5 (2026) § 1014.5   Authority to adjust, determine, compromise, and settle.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1014_S1014_5.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1014.6 (2026) § 1014.6   Limitation on authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1014_S1014_6.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1014.7 (2026) § 1014.7   Referral to Department of Justice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1014_S1014_7.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1014.8 (2026) § 1014.8   Investigation and examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1014_S1014_8.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1014.9 (2026) § 1014.9   Final denial of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1014_S1014_9.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1014.10 (2026) § 1014.10   Action on approved claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1014_S1014_10.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 1014.11 (2026) § 1014.11   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1014_S1014_11.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1014_S1014_5. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.