# 28 CFR § 11.1: Delegation of authority

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-11.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 CFR § 11.1
- **Heading:** Delegation of authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 28—Judicial Administration > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > PART 11—DEBT COLLECTION > Subpart A—Retention of Private Counsel for Debt Collection

## Text

The Assistant Attorney General for Administration shall exercise the full authority of the Attorney General to develop and administer the Department of Justice program for debt collection by private counsel. This authority shall include, but is not limited to, the authority to set policies and procedures for the program, and to enter into contracts for the retention of private counsel. The Assistant Attorney General for Administration can in turn delegate authority regarding debt collection to subordinate officials as appropriate. Existing delegations of authority with respect to settlement determinations on disputed claims shall remain in force. See generally, 28 CFR 0.160 et seq.
[Order No. 1201-87, 52 FR 24449, July 1, 1987, as amended by AG Order 3689-2016, 81 FR 43943, July 6, 2016]

## Nearby sections

- [28 CFR § 11.1 § 11.1 Delegation of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-11.1.md)
- [28 CFR § 11.2 § 11.2 Private counsel debt collection program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-11.2.md)
- [28 CFR § 11.3 § 11.3 Compliance with existing laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-11.3.md)
- [28 CFR § 11.4 § 11.4 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-11.4.md)
- [28 CFR § 11.5 § 11.5 Delegation of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-11.5.md)
- [28 CFR § 11.6 § 11.6 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-11.6.md)
- [28 CFR § 11.7 § 11.7 Salary adjustments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-11.7.md)
- [28 CFR § 11.8 § 11.8 Salary offset.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-11.8.md)
- [28 CFR § 11.9 § 11.9 Administrative offset.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-11.9.md)
- [28 CFR § 11.10 § 11.10 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-11.10.md)
- [28 CFR § 11.11 § 11.11 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-11.11.md)
- [28 CFR § 11.12 § 11.12 Centralized offset.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-11.12.md)
- [28 CFR § 11.13 § 11.13 Non-centralized offset.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-11.13.md)
- [28 CFR § 11.21 § 11.21 Administrative wage garnishment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-11.21.md)

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