# 31 CFR § 6.6: Allowable fees and other expenses

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-6.6

## Section

- **Citation:** 31 CFR § 6.6
- **Heading:** Allowable fees and other expenses
- **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

(a) The following fees and other expenses are allowable under the Act:
(1) Reasonable expenses of expert witnesses;
(2) Reasonable cost of any study, analysis, engineering report, test, or project which the agency finds necessary for the preparation of the party's case;
(3) Reasonable attorney or agent fees.
(b) The amount of fees awarded will be based upon the prevailing market rates for the kind and quality of services furnished, except that
(1) Compensation for an expert witness will not exceed the highest rate paid by the agency for expert witnesses; and
(2) Attorney or agent fees will not be in excess of $75 per hour.

## 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-31-6.6. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.