# 29 C.F.R. § 20.202 (2026): Scope

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_202

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 C.F.R. § 20.202 (2026)
- **Heading:** Scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 29 CFR: Labor / Part 20: FEDERAL CLAIMS COLLECTION / Subpart F: Administrative Wage Garnishment / § 20.202: § 20.202   Scope.

## Text

(a) This subpart applies to any non-tax debt owed to the U.S. Department of Labor or in connection with any program administered by the Department and to any entity that pursues recovery of such debt. The Department can enter into arrangements with other federal agencies to carry out its responsibilities under this part.
(b) This subpart shall apply notwithstanding any provision of State law.
(c) Nothing in this subpart precludes the compromise of a debt or the suspension or termination of a collection action in accordance with applicable law. See, for example, the Federal Claims Collection Standards (FCCS), 31 CFR parts 900-904.
(d) The receipt of payments pursuant to this subpart does not preclude the Department from pursuing other debt collection remedies separately or in conjunction with administrative wage garnishment, including the offset of Federal payments, to satisfy delinquent nontax debt owed to the Department.
(e) This subpart does not apply to the collection of delinquent nontax debt owed to the United States from the wages of Federal employees from their Federal employment. Federal pay is subject to the Federal salary offset procedures set forth in 5 U.S.C. 5514 and other applicable laws.
(f) Nothing in this subpart requires the Department to duplicate notices or administrative proceedings required by contract, this subpart, or other laws, regulations, or procedures.

## Nearby sections

- [29 C.F.R. § 20.201 (2026) § 20.201   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_201.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.202 (2026) § 20.202   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_202.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.203 (2026) § 20.203   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_203.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2026) § 20.204   General rule.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_204.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.205 (2026) § 20.205   Notice requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_205.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.206 (2026) § 20.206   Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_206.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.207 (2026) § 20.207   Wage garnishment order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_207.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.208 (2026) § 20.208   Certification by employer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_208.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.209 (2026) § 20.209   Amounts withheld.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_209.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.210 (2026) § 20.210   Exclusions from garnishment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_210.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.211 (2026) § 20.211   Financial hardship.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_211.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.212 (2026) § 20.212   Ending garnishment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_212.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.213 (2026) § 20.213   Actions prohibited by employer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_213.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.214 (2026) § 20.214   Refunds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_214.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_202. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.