# 31 CFR § 6.1: Purpose of these rules

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-6.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 31 CFR § 6.1
- **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 31—Money and Finance: Treasury > Subtitle A—Office of the Secretary of the Treasury > PART 6—APPLICATIONS FOR AWARDS UNDER THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

The Equal Access to Justice Act, 5 U.S.C. 504 (called “the Act” in this part), 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 agencies of the Government of the United States. An eligible party may receive an award when it prevails over an agency, unless the agency's position in the proceeding was substantially justified or special circumstances make an award unjust. The rules in this part 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 Treasury Department will use to make them.

## Nearby sections

- [31 CFR § 6.1 § 6.1 Purpose of these rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-6.1.md)
- [31 CFR § 6.2 § 6.2 When the Act applies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-6.2.md)
- [31 CFR § 6.3 § 6.3 Proceedings covered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-6.3.md)
- [31 CFR § 6.4 § 6.4 Eligibility of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-6.4.md)
- [31 CFR § 6.5 § 6.5 Standards for awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-6.5.md)
- [31 CFR § 6.6 § 6.6 Allowable fees and other expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-6.6.md)
- [31 CFR § 6.7 § 6.7 Delegations of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-6.7.md)
- [31 CFR § 6.8 § 6.8 Contents of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-6.8.md)
- [31 CFR § 6.9 § 6.9 Net worth exhibit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-6.9.md)
- [31 CFR § 6.10 § 6.10 Documentation of fees and expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-6.10.md)
- [31 CFR § 6.11 § 6.11 When an application may be filed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-6.11.md)
- [31 CFR § 6.12 § 6.12 Filing and service of documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-6.12.md)
- [31 CFR § 6.13 § 6.13 Answer to application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-6.13.md)
- [31 CFR § 6.14 § 6.14 Decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-6.14.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-6.1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.