# 10 C.F.R. § 1014.6 (2026): Limitation on authority

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P1014_S1014_6

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 1014.6 (2026)
- **Heading:** Limitation on authority
- **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 / § 1014.6: § 1014.6   Limitation on authority.

## Text

(a) An award, compromise, or settlement of a claim in excess of $25,000 shall be made only with the prior written approval of the Attorney General or his or her designee. For the purposes of this paragraph, a principal claim and any derivative or subrogated claim shall be treated as a single claim.
(b) An administrative claim may be adjusted, determined, compromised, or settled only after the Department of Justice has been consulted if, in the opinion of the General Counsel or designee:
(1) A new precedent may be involved;
(2) A question of policy may be involved;
(3) The United States may be entitled to indemnity or contribution from a third party and the DOE is unable to adjust the third party claim; or
(4) The compromise of a particular claim, as a practical matter, may control the disposition of a related claim in which the amount to be paid may exceed $25,000.
(c) An administrative claim may be adjusted, determined, compromised, or settled only after consultation with the Department of Justice when the DOE is aware that the United States or an employee, agent, or cost-type contractor of the United States is involved in litagation based on a claim arising out of the same incident or transaction.
(d) The authority of DOE subordinate claims officials to make awards, compromises, and settlements of over $10,000 is subject to the approval of the General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel, or the Deputy General Counsel for Legal Services.

## 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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