# 45 C.F.R. § 681.6 (2026): When may NSF issue a complaint?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P681_S681_6

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 681.6 (2026)
- **Heading:** When may NSF issue a complaint?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 45 CFR: Public Welfare / Chapter VI: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION / Part 681: PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT REGULATIONS / § 681.6: § 681.6   When may NSF issue a complaint?

## Text

NSF may issue a complaint:
(a) If the Attorney General (or designee) approves the referral of the allegations for adjudication; and
(b) In a case of submission of false claims, if the amount of money or the value of property or services demanded or requested in a false claim, or a group of related claims submitted at the same time, does not exceed $150,000.

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