# 45 C.F.R. § 160.416 (2026): Authority to settle

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P160_S160_416

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 160.416 (2026)
- **Heading:** Authority to settle
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 45 CFR: Public Welfare / Part 160: GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS / Subpart D: Imposition of Civil Money Penalties / § 160.416: § 160.416   Authority to settle.

## Text

Nothing in this subpart limits the authority of the Secretary to settle any issue or case or to compromise any penalty.

## Nearby sections

- [45 C.F.R. § 160.400 (2026) § 160.400   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P160_S160_400.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 160.401 (2026) § 160.401   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P160_S160_401.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 160.402 (2026) § 160.402   Basis for a civil money penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P160_S160_402.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 160.404 (2026) § 160.404   Amount of a civil money penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P160_S160_404.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 160.406 (2026) § 160.406   Violations of an identical requirement or prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P160_S160_406.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 160.408 (2026) § 160.408   Factors considered in determining the amount of a civil money penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P160_S160_408.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 160.410 (2026) § 160.410   Affirmative defenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P160_S160_410.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 160.412 (2026) § 160.412   Waiver.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P160_S160_412.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 160.414 (2026) § 160.414   Limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P160_S160_414.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 160.416 (2026) § 160.416   Authority to settle.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P160_S160_416.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 160.418 (2026) § 160.418   Penalty not exclusive.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P160_S160_418.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 160.420 (2026) § 160.420   Notice of proposed determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P160_S160_420.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 160.422 (2026) § 160.422   Failure to request a hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P160_S160_422.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 160.424 (2026) § 160.424   Collection of penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P160_S160_424.md)

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