# 10 C.F.R. § 16.17 (2026): Refunds

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P16_S16_17

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 16.17 (2026)
- **Heading:** Refunds
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 10 CFR: Energy / Chapter I: NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION / Part 16: SALARY OFFSET PROCEDURES FOR COLLECTING DEBTS OWED BY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT / § 16.17: § 16.17   Refunds.

## Text

(a) The NRC will refund promptly any amounts deducted to satisfy debts owed to the NRC when the debt is waived, found not owed to the NRC, or when directed by an administrative or Judicial order.
(b) The creditor agency will promptly return any amounts deducted by NRC to satisfy debts owed to the creditor agency when the debt is waived, found not owed, or when directed by an administrative or judicial order.
(c) Unless required or permitted by law or contract, refunds under this section may not bear interest.

## Nearby sections

- [10 C.F.R. § 16.1 (2026) § 16.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P16_S16_1.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 16.3 (2026) § 16.3   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P16_S16_3.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 16.5 (2026) § 16.5   Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P16_S16_5.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 16.7 (2026) § 16.7   Notice requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P16_S16_7.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 16.8 (2026) § 16.8   Information collection requirements: OMB approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P16_S16_8.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 16.9 (2026) § 16.9   Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P16_S16_9.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 16.11 (2026) § 16.11   Written decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P16_S16_11.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 16.13 (2026) § 16.13   Procedures for centralized administrative offset.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P16_S16_13.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 16.15 (2026) § 16.15   Procedures for internal salary offset.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P16_S16_15.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 16.17 (2026) § 16.17   Refunds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P16_S16_17.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 16.19 (2026) § 16.19   Statute of limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P16_S16_19.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 16.21 (2026) § 16.21   Non-waiver of rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P16_S16_21.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 16.23 (2026) § 16.23   Interest, penalties, and administrative charges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P16_S16_23.md)

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