# 40 CFR § 10.1: Scope of regulations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-10.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 10.1
- **Heading:** Scope of regulations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 40—Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 10—ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS UNDER FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT > Subpart A—General

## Text

The regulations in this part apply only to claims asserted under the Federal Tort Claims Act, as amended, 28 U.S.C. 2671-2680, for money damages against the United States because of damage to or loss of property or personal injury or death, caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of any employee of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) while acting within the scope of his/her employment.
[51 FR 25832, July 16, 1986]

## Nearby sections

- [40 CFR § 10.1 § 10.1 Scope of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-10.1.md)
- [40 CFR § 10.2 § 10.2 Administrative claim; when presented; place of filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-10.2.md)
- [40 CFR § 10.3 § 10.3 Administrative claims; who may file.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-10.3.md)
- [40 CFR § 10.4 § 10.4 Evidence to be submitted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-10.4.md)
- [40 CFR § 10.5 § 10.5 Investigation, examination, and determination of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-10.5.md)
- [40 CFR § 10.6 § 10.6 Final denial of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-10.6.md)
- [40 CFR § 10.7 § 10.7 Payment of approved claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-10.7.md)
- [40 CFR § 10.8 § 10.8 Release.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-10.8.md)
- [40 CFR § 10.9 § 10.9 Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-10.9.md)
- [40 CFR § 10.10 § 10.10 Limitation on Environmental Protection Agency's authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-10.10.md)
- [40 CFR § 10.11 § 10.11 Relationship to other agency regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-10.11.md)

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