# 20 C.F.R. § 30.602 (2026): Who is responsible for paying the representative's fee?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P30_S30_602

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 C.F.R. § 30.602 (2026)
- **Heading:** Who is responsible for paying the representative's fee?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 20 CFR: Employees' Benefits / Chapter I: OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR / Part 30: CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM ACT OF 2000, AS AMENDED / Subpart G: Special Provisions / § 30.602: § 30.602   Who is responsible for paying the representative's fee?

## Text

A representative may charge the claimant a fee for services and for costs associated with the representation before OWCP. The claimant is solely responsible for paying the fee and other costs. OWCP will not reimburse the claimant, nor is it in any way liable for the amount of the fee and costs.

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