# 17 CFR § 201.31: Purpose of these rules

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-201.31

## Section

- **Citation:** 17 CFR § 201.31
- **Heading:** Purpose of these rules
- **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 II—SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION > PART 201—RULES OF PRACTICE > Subpart B—Regulations Pertaining to the Equal Access to Justice Act

## Text

The Equal Access to Justice Act, 5 U.S.C. 504 (called the Act in this subpart B), provides for the award of attorney fees and other expenses to eligible individuals and entities who are parties to certain administrative proceedings (called adversary adjudications) before the Commission. An eligible party may receive an award when it prevails over the Commission, unless the Commission's position was substantially justified or special circumstances make an award unjust. The rules in this subpart describe the parties eligible for awards and the proceedings that are covered. They also explain how to apply for awards, and the procedures and standards that the Commission will use in ruling on those applications.
[54 FR 53051, Dec. 27, 1989]

## Nearby sections

- [17 CFR § 201.31 § 201.31 Purpose of these rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-201.31.md)
- [17 CFR § 201.32 § 201.32 When the Act applies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-201.32.md)
- [17 CFR § 201.33 § 201.33 Proceedings covered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-201.33.md)
- [17 CFR § 201.34 § 201.34 Eligibility of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-201.34.md)
- [17 CFR § 201.35 § 201.35 Standards for awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-201.35.md)
- [17 CFR § 201.36 § 201.36 Allowable fees and expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-201.36.md)
- [17 CFR § 201.37 § 201.37 Delegations of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-201.37.md)
- [17 CFR § 201.41 § 201.41 Contents of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-201.41.md)
- [17 CFR § 201.42 § 201.42 Net worth exhibit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-201.42.md)
- [17 CFR § 201.43 § 201.43 Documentation of fees and expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-201.43.md)
- [17 CFR § 201.44 § 201.44 When an application may be filed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-201.44.md)
- [17 CFR § 201.51 § 201.51 Filing and service of documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-201.51.md)
- [17 CFR § 201.52 § 201.52 Answer to application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-201.52.md)
- [17 CFR § 201.53 § 201.53 Reply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-201.53.md)

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