# 40 C.F.R. § 310.24 (2026): What happens if I provide incorrect or false information?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P310_S310_24

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 310.24 (2026)
- **Heading:** What happens if I provide incorrect or false information?
- **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 310 / Subpart B / § 310.24: § 310.24   What happens if I provide incorrect or false information?

## Text

(a) You must not knowingly or recklessly make any statement or provide any information in your reimbursement application that is false, misleading, misrepresented, or misstated. If you do provide incorrect or false information, and EPA relies on that information in making a reimbursement decision, we may deny your application and withdraw or recover the full amount of your award. In such a case, we would give you written notice of our intentions. (b) If you, as a reimbursement applicant or someone providing information to the applicant, knowingly give any false statement or claim as part of any application for reimbursement under section 123 of CERCLA, you may be subject to criminal, civil, or administrative liability under the False Statement Act (Pub. L. 97-398, 18 U.S.C. 1001) the False Claims Act (Pub. L. 99-562, 31 U.S.C. 3729), and the Program Fraud and Civil Remedies Act (Pub. L. 99-509, 31 U.S.C. 3801).

## Nearby sections

- [40 C.F.R. § 310.5 (2026) § 310.5   Am I eligible for reimbursement?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P310_S310_5.md)
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- [40 C.F.R. § 310.8 (2026) § 310.8   Can EPA reimburse the entire cost of my response?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P310_S310_8.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 310.9 (2026) § 310.9   If more than one local agency or government is involved, can each receive up to $25,000?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P310_S310_9.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 310.10 (2026) § 310.10   What are temporary emergency measures?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P310_S310_10.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 310.11 (2026) § 310.11   What costs are allowable?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P310_S310_11.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 310.12 (2026) § 310.12   What costs are NOT allowable?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P310_S310_12.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 310.13 (2026) § 310.13   Do I need to notify anyone while the response is underway?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P310_S310_13.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 310.14 (2026) § 310.14   Must I try to recover my costs from those potentially responsible for the emergency?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P310_S310_14.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 310.15 (2026) § 310.15   How do I apply for reimbursement?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P310_S310_15.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 310.16 (2026) § 310.16   What kind of cost documentation is necessary?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P310_S310_16.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 310.17 (2026) § 310.17   Are there any other requirements?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P310_S310_17.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 310.18 (2026) § 310.18   How will EPA evaluate my application?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P310_S310_18.md)

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