# 17 CFR § 148.8: Awards against other agencies

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-148.8

## Section

- **Citation:** 17 CFR § 148.8
- **Heading:** Awards against other agencies
- **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

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

## 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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