# 17 CFR § 148.5: Standards for awards

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-148.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 17 CFR § 148.5
- **Heading:** Standards for awards
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 17—Commodity and Securities Exchanges > CHAPTER I—COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION > PART 148—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT IN COVERED ADJUDICATORY PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE COMMISSION > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

(a) A prevailing applicant may receive an award for fees and expenses incurred in connection with an adjudicatory proceeding, or in a significant and discrete substantive portion of the proceeding, unless the position of the Commission was substantially justified. The position of the Commission includes, in addition to the position taken by the Commission in the adversary adjudication, the action or failure to act by the Commission upon which the adversary adjudication is based. The burden of proof that an award should not be made to an eligible prevailing applicant is on the Commission.
(b) An award will be reduced or denied if the applicant has unduly or unreasonably protracted the adjudicatory proceeding or if special circumstances make the award sought unjust.
[46 FR 57671, Nov. 25, 1981, as amended at 51 FR 18880, May 23, 1986]

## Nearby sections

- [17 CFR § 148.1 § 148.1 Purpose of these rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-148.1.md)
- [17 CFR § 148.2 § 148.2 When the Act applies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-148.2.md)
- [17 CFR § 148.3 § 148.3 Proceedings covered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-148.3.md)
- [17 CFR § 148.4 § 148.4 Eligibility of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-148.4.md)
- [17 CFR § 148.5 § 148.5 Standards for awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-148.5.md)
- [17 CFR § 148.6 § 148.6 Allowable fees and expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-148.6.md)
- [17 CFR § 148.7 § 148.7 Rulemaking on maximum rates for attorney fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-148.7.md)
- [17 CFR § 148.8 § 148.8 Awards against other agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-148.8.md)
- [17 CFR § 148.11 § 148.11 Contents of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-148.11.md)
- [17 CFR § 148.12 § 148.12 Net worth exhibit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-148.12.md)
- [17 CFR § 148.13 § 148.13 Documentation of fees and expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-148.13.md)
- [17 CFR § 148.14 § 148.14 When an application may be filed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-148.14.md)
- [17 CFR § 148.21 § 148.21 Filing and service of documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-148.21.md)
- [17 CFR § 148.22 § 148.22 Answer to application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-148.22.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-148.5. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.