# 49 C.F.R. § 1016.109 (2026): Awards against other agencies

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## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 1016.109 (2026)
- **Heading:** Awards against other agencies
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter X: SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD / Part 1016: SPECIAL PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE RECOVERY OF EXPENSES BY PARTIES TO BOARD ADJUDICATORY PROCEEDINGS / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 1016.109: § 1016.109   Awards against other agencies.

## Text

If an applicant is entitled to an award because it prevails over another agency of the United States that participates in a proceeding before this agency and takes a position that is not substantially justified, the award or an appropriate portion of the award shall be made against that agency.

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 1016.101 (2026) § 1016.101   Purpose of these rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1016_S1016_101.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1016.102 (2026) § 1016.102   When the Act applies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1016_S1016_102.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1016.103 (2026) § 1016.103   Proceedings covered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1016_S1016_103.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1016.104 (2026) § 1016.104   Decisionmaking authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1016_S1016_104.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1016.105 (2026) § 1016.105   Eligibility of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1016_S1016_105.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1016.106 (2026) § 1016.106   Standards for awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1016_S1016_106.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1016.107 (2026) § 1016.107   Allowable fees and expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1016_S1016_107.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 1016.109 (2026) § 1016.109   Awards against other agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P1016_S1016_109.md)

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