# 5 C.F.R. § 2610.109 (2026): Awards against other agencies

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2610_S2610_109

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 2610.109 (2026)
- **Heading:** Awards against other agencies
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter XVI: OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS / Part 2610: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 2610.109: § 2610.109   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 the Office of Government Ethics 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

- [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)
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- [5 C.F.R. § 2610.104 (2026) § 2610.104   Proceedings covered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2610_S2610_104.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2610.105 (2026) § 2610.105   Eligibility of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2610_S2610_105.md)
- [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)
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- [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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