# 10 C.F.R. § 205.286 (2026): Limitations on amount of refunds

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P205_S205_286

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 205.286 (2026)
- **Heading:** Limitations on amount of refunds
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 10 CFR: Energy / Chapter II: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY / Part 205: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS / Subpart V: Special Procedures for Distribution of Refunds / § 205.286: § 205.286   Limitations on amount of refunds.

## Text

(a) The aggregate amount of all refunds approved by the Office of Hearings and Appeals or its designee in a given case shall not exceed the amount to be remitted pursuant to the relevant DOE enforcement order, plus any accumulated interest, reduced by the amount of any administrative costs approved by the Office of Hearings and Appeals. In the event that the aggregate amount of approved claims exceeds the aggregate amount of funds specified above, the Office of Hearings and Appeals may make refunds on a pro rata basis. The Office of Hearings and Appeals may delay payment of any refunds until all Applications have been processed.
(b) The Office of Hearings and Appeals may decline to consider Applications for refund amounts that, in view of the direct administrative costs involved, are too small to warrant individual consideration.

## Nearby sections

- [10 C.F.R. § 205.280 (2026) § 205.280   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P205_S205_280.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 205.281 (2026) § 205.281   Petition for implementation of special refund procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P205_S205_281.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 205.282 (2026) § 205.282   Evaluation of petition by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P205_S205_282.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 205.283 (2026) § 205.283   Applications for refund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P205_S205_283.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 205.284 (2026) § 205.284   Processing of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P205_S205_284.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 205.285 (2026) § 205.285   Effect of failure to file a timely application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P205_S205_285.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 205.286 (2026) § 205.286   Limitations on amount of refunds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P205_S205_286.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 205.287 (2026) § 205.287   Escrow accounts, segregated funds and other guarantees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P205_S205_287.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 205.288 (2026) § 205.288   Interim and ancillary orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P205_S205_288.md)

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