# 31 C.F.R. § 6.5 (2026): Standards for awards

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P6_S6_5

## Section

- **Citation:** 31 C.F.R. § 6.5 (2026)
- **Heading:** Standards for awards
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 31 CFR: Money and Finance: Treasury / Part 6 / Subpart A / § 6.5: § 6.5   Standards for awards.

## Text

(a) A prevailing applicant may receive an award for fees and expenses incurred in connection with the final disposition of a proceeding, unless (1) the position of the agency was substantially justified, or (2) special circumstances make the award unjust. No presumption arises that the agency's position was not substantially justified simply because the agency did not prevail. (b) An award will be reduced or denied if the applicant has unduly or unreasonably protracted the proceeding or if special circumstances make the award sought unjust.

## Nearby sections

- [31 C.F.R. § 6.1 (2026) § 6.1   Purpose of these rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P6_S6_1.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 6.2 (2026) § 6.2   When the Act applies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P6_S6_2.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 6.3 (2026) § 6.3   Proceedings covered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P6_S6_3.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 6.4 (2026) § 6.4   Eligibility of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P6_S6_4.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 6.5 (2026) § 6.5   Standards for awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P6_S6_5.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 6.6 (2026) § 6.6   Allowable fees and other expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P6_S6_6.md)
- [31 C.F.R. § 6.7 (2026) § 6.7   Delegations of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T31_P6_S6_7.md)

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