# 29 CFR § 2570.1: Scope of rules

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-2570.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 CFR § 2570.1
- **Heading:** Scope of rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 29—Labor > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Labor > CHAPTER XXV—EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > SUBCHAPTER G—ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 > PART 2570—PROCEDURAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT > Subpart A—Procedures for the Assessment of Civil Sanctions Under ERISA Section 502(i)

## Text

The rules of practice set forth in this part are applicable to “prohibited transaction penalty proceedings” (as defined in § 2570.2(o) of this part) under section 502(i) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The rules of procedure for administrative hearings published by the Department's Office of Administrative Law Judges at part 18 of this title will apply to matters arising under ERISA section 502(i) except as modified by this section. These proceedings shall be conducted as expeditiously as possible, and the parties shall make every effort to avoid delay at each stage of the proceedings.

## Nearby sections

- [29 CFR § 2570.1 § 2570.1 Scope of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-2570.1.md)
- [29 CFR § 2570.2 § 2570.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-2570.2.md)
- [29 CFR § 2570.3 § 2570.3 Service: Copies of documents and pleadings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-2570.3.md)
- [29 CFR § 2570.4 § 2570.4 Parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-2570.4.md)
- [29 CFR § 2570.5 § 2570.5 Consequences of default.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-2570.5.md)
- [29 CFR § 2570.6 § 2570.6 Consent order or settlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-2570.6.md)
- [29 CFR § 2570.7 § 2570.7 Scope of discovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-2570.7.md)
- [29 CFR § 2570.8 § 2570.8 Summary decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-2570.8.md)
- [29 CFR § 2570.9 § 2570.9 Decision of the administrative law judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-2570.9.md)
- [29 CFR § 2570.10 § 2570.10 Review by the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-2570.10.md)
- [29 CFR § 2570.11 § 2570.11 Scope of review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-2570.11.md)
- [29 CFR § 2570.12 § 2570.12 Procedures for review by the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-2570.12.md)
- [29 CFR § 2570.30 § 2570.30 Scope of this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-2570.30.md)
- [29 CFR § 2570.31 § 2570.31 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-2570.31.md)

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