# 17 C.F.R. § 148.8 (2026): Awards against other agencies

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P148_S148_8

## Section

- **Citation:** 17 C.F.R. § 148.8 (2026)
- **Heading:** Awards against other agencies
- **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 / § 148.8: § 148.8   Awards against other agencies.

## Text

If an applicant is entitled to an award because it prevails over another agency of the United States that participates in an adjudicatory proceeding before the Commission and takes a postion that is not substantially justified, the award or an appropriate portion of the award shall be made against that agency.

## 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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