# 17 C.F.R. § 148.1 (2026): Purpose of these rules

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## Section

- **Citation:** 17 C.F.R. § 148.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose of these rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 17 CFR: Commodity and Securities Exchanges / Chapter I: COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION / Part 148: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT IN COVERED ADJUDICATORY PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE COMMISSION / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 148.1: § 148.1   Purpose of these rules.

## Text

The Equal Access to Justice Act, 5 U.S.C. 504 (called “the Act” in this part), provides for the award of attorney fees and other expenses to eligible individuals and entities who are prevailing private parties in adjudicatory proceedings before the Commission. An eligible party may receive an award when it prevails over the Commission, unless the Commission's position was substantially justified or special circumstances make an award unjust. The rules in this part describe the parties eligible for awards and the proceedings that are covered. They also explain how to apply for awards, and the procedures and standards that the Commission will use to make them.
[51 FR 18880, May 23, 1986]

## Nearby sections

- [17 C.F.R. § 148.1 (2026) § 148.1   Purpose of these rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P148_S148_1.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 148.2 (2026) § 148.2   When the Act applies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P148_S148_2.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 148.3 (2026) § 148.3   Proceedings covered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P148_S148_3.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 148.4 (2026) § 148.4   Eligibility of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P148_S148_4.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 148.5 (2026) § 148.5   Standards for awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P148_S148_5.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 148.6 (2026) § 148.6   Allowable fees and expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P148_S148_6.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 148.7 (2026) § 148.7   Rulemaking on maximum rates for attorney fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P148_S148_7.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 148.8 (2026) § 148.8   Awards against other agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P148_S148_8.md)

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