# 40 C.F.R. § 10.5 (2026): Investigation, examination, and determination of claims

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P10_S10_5

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 10.5 (2026)
- **Heading:** Investigation, examination, and determination of claims
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 40 CFR: Protection of Environment / Chapter I / Part 10 / Subpart B / § 10.5: § 10.5   Investigation, examination, and determination of claims.

## Text

The EPA Claims Officer adjusts, determines, compromises and settles all administrative tort claims filed with EPA. In carrying out these functions, the EPA Claims Officer makes such investigations as are necessary for a determination of the validity of the claim. The decision of the EPA Claims Officer is a final agency decision of purposes of 28 U.S.C. 2675. [51 FR 25832, July 16, 1986]

## Nearby sections

- [40 C.F.R. § 10.2 (2026) § 10.2   Administrative claim; when presented; place of filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P10_S10_2.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 10.3 (2026) § 10.3   Administrative claims; who may file.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P10_S10_3.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 10.4 (2026) § 10.4   Evidence to be submitted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P10_S10_4.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 10.5 (2026) § 10.5   Investigation, examination, and determination of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P10_S10_5.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 10.6 (2026) § 10.6   Final denial of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P10_S10_6.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 10.7 (2026) § 10.7   Payment of approved claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P10_S10_7.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 10.8 (2026) § 10.8   Release.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P10_S10_8.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 10.9 (2026) § 10.9   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P10_S10_9.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 10.10 (2026) § 10.10   Limitation on Environmental Protection Agency's authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P10_S10_10.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 10.11 (2026) § 10.11   Relationship to other agency regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P10_S10_11.md)

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