# 40 C.F.R. § 10.9 (2026): Penalties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P10_S10_9

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 10.9 (2026)
- **Heading:** Penalties
- **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 / § 10.9: § 10.9   Penalties.

## Text

A person who files a false claim or makes a false or fraudulent statement in a claim against the United States may be liable to a fine of not more than $10,000 or to imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both (18 U.S.C. 287,1001), and, in addition, to a forfeiture of $2,000 and a penalty of double the loss or damage sustained by the United States (31 U.S.C. 3729). [38 FR 16868, June 27, 1973, as amended at 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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