# 17 C.F.R. § 148.2 (2026): When the Act applies

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P148_S148_2

## Section

- **Citation:** 17 C.F.R. § 148.2 (2026)
- **Heading:** When the Act applies
- **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 / § 148.2: § 148.2   When the Act applies.

## Text

The Act applies to any covered adjudicatory proceeding pending before the Commission on or after October 1, 1981. This includes proceedings begun before October 1, 1981, if final Commission action has not been taken before that date. Awards may be sought for fees and other expenses incurred before October 1, 1981, in any such covered proceeding.
[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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