# 29 CFR § 2570.5: Consequences of default

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-29-2570.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 CFR § 2570.5
- **Heading:** Consequences of default
- **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

For prohibited transaction penalty proceedings, this section shall apply in lieu of § 18.5(b) of this title. Failure of the respondent to file an answer within the 30 day time period provided in § 18.5 of this title shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of his right to appear and contest the allegations of the notice, and such failure shall be deemed to be an admission of the facts as alleged in the notice for purposes of the prohibited transaction penalty proceeding. Such notice shall then become the final order of the Secretary, except that the administrative law judge may set aside a default entered under this provision where there is proof of defective notice.

## 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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