# 43 C.F.R. § 22.3 (2026): Procedure for filing claims

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P22_S22_3

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 22.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** Procedure for filing claims
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 43 CFR: Public Lands: Interior / Part 22: ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS UNDER THE FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT AND INDEMNIFICATION OF DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR EMPLOYEES / Subpart A: Administrative Tort Claims / § 22.3: § 22.3   Procedure for filing claims.

## Text

(a) The procedure for filing and the contents of claims shall be pursuant to §§ 14.2, 14.3 and 14.4 of the regulations (28 CFR part 14).
(b) Claims shall be filed directly with the local field office of the Bureau or Office of the Department out of whose activities the accident or incident occurred.
(c) Upon receipt of a claim, the time and date of receipt shall be recorded. The claim shall be forwarded with the investigative file immediately to the appropriate Associate, Regional, or Field Solicitor for determination.
(5 U.S.C. 301, 5 U.S.C. 552)
[40 FR 53591, Nov. 19, 1975]

## Nearby sections

- [43 C.F.R. § 22.1 (2026) § 22.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P22_S22_1.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 22.2 (2026) § 22.2   Provisions of law and regulations thereunder.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P22_S22_2.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 22.3 (2026) § 22.3   Procedure for filing claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P22_S22_3.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 22.4 (2026) § 22.4   Denial of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P22_S22_4.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 22.5 (2026) § 22.5   Payment of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P22_S22_5.md)

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