# 5 C.F.R. § 2610.103 (2026): When the Act applies

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2610_S2610_103

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 2610.103 (2026)
- **Heading:** When the Act applies
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter XVI: OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS / Part 2610: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 2610.103: § 2610.103   When the Act applies.

## Text

The Act applies to any adversary adjudication pending or commenced before the Office of Government Ethics on or after October 1, 1989, which is the date the Office became a separate executive agency. Prior to October 1, 1989, the Office was part of the Office of Personnel Management. Any adversary adjudication pending or commenced before October 1, 1989, and not finally disposed of by that date, is governed by the rules and policies implementing the Equal Access to Justice Act as adopted by the Office of Personnel Management.

## Nearby sections

- [5 C.F.R. § 2610.101 (2026) § 2610.101   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2610_S2610_101.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2610.102 (2026) § 2610.102   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2610_S2610_102.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2610.103 (2026) § 2610.103   When the Act applies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2610_S2610_103.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2610.104 (2026) § 2610.104   Proceedings covered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2610_S2610_104.md)
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- [5 C.F.R. § 2610.106 (2026) § 2610.106   Standards for awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2610_S2610_106.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2610.107 (2026) § 2610.107   Allowable fees and expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2610_S2610_107.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2610.108 (2026) § 2610.108   Rulemaking on maximum rate for attorney and agent fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2610_S2610_108.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2610.109 (2026) § 2610.109   Awards against other agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2610_S2610_109.md)

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