# 33 CFR § 136.9: Falsification of claims

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-136.9

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 136.9
- **Heading:** Falsification of claims
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER M—MARINE POLLUTION FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND COMPENSATION > PART 136—OIL SPILL LIABILITY TRUST FUND › CLAIMS PROCEDURES › DESIGNATION OF SOURCE › AND ADVERTISEMENT > Subpart A—General

## Text

Persons submitting false claims or making false statements in connection with claims under this part may be subject to prosecution under Federal law, including but not limited to 18 U.S.C. 287 and 1001. In addition, persons submitting written documentation in support of claims under this part which they know, or should know, is false or omits a material fact may be subject to a civil penalty for each claim. If any payment is made on the claim, the claimant may also be subject to an assessment of up to twice the amount claimed. These civil sanctions may be imposed under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act, 31 U.S.C. 3801-3812, as implemented in 6 CFR part 13.
[CGD 91-035, 57 FR 36316, Aug. 12, 1992, as amended by CGD 96-052, 62 FR 16703, Apr. 8, 1997; USCG-2013-0397, 78 FR 39175, July 1, 2013]

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 136.1 § 136.1 Purpose and applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-136.1.md)
- [33 CFR § 136.3 § 136.3 Information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-136.3.md)
- [33 CFR § 136.5 § 136.5 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-136.5.md)
- [33 CFR § 136.7 § 136.7 Foreign claimants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-136.7.md)
- [33 CFR § 136.9 § 136.9 Falsification of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-136.9.md)
- [33 CFR § 136.101 § 136.101 Time limitations on claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-136.101.md)
- [33 CFR § 136.103 § 136.103 Order of presentment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-136.103.md)
- [33 CFR § 136.105 § 136.105 General requirements for a claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-136.105.md)
- [33 CFR § 136.107 § 136.107 Subrogated claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-136.107.md)
- [33 CFR § 136.109 § 136.109 Removal costs and multiple items of damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-136.109.md)
- [33 CFR § 136.111 § 136.111 Insurance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-136.111.md)
- [33 CFR § 136.113 § 136.113 Other compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-136.113.md)
- [33 CFR § 136.115 § 136.115 Settlement and notice to claimant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-136.115.md)
- [33 CFR § 136.201 § 136.201 Authorized claimants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-136.201.md)

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