# 29 C.F.R. § 20.79 (2026): Examination of records relating to the claim; opportunity for full explanation of the claim

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_79

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 C.F.R. § 20.79 (2026)
- **Heading:** Examination of records relating to the claim; opportunity for full explanation of the claim
- **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 D: Salary Offset / § 20.79: § 20.79   Examination of records relating to the claim › opportunity for full explanation of the claim.

## Text

Following receipt of the notice specified in § 20.78(b), the debtor may request to examine and copy agency records pertaining to the debt.

## Nearby sections

- [29 C.F.R. § 20.74 (2026) § 20.74   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_74.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.75 (2026) § 20.75   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_75.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.76 (2026) § 20.76   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_76.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.77 (2026) § 20.77   Agency responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_77.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.78 (2026) § 20.78   Notifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_78.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.79 (2026) § 20.79   Examination of records relating to the claim; opportunity for full explanation of the claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_79.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.80 (2026) § 20.80   Opportunity for repayment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_80.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.81 (2026) § 20.81   Review of the obligation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_81.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.82 (2026) § 20.82   Cooperation with other DOL agencies and Federal agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_82.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.83 (2026) § 20.83   DOL agency as paying agency of the debtor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_83.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.84 (2026) § 20.84   Collections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_84.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.85 (2026) § 20.85   Notice of offset.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_85.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.86 (2026) § 20.86   Non-waiver of rights by payments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_86.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 20.87 (2026) § 20.87   Refunds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P20_S20_87.md)

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