# 40 CFR § 10.7: Payment of approved claim

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-10.7

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 10.7
- **Heading:** Payment of approved claim
- **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 B—Procedures

## Text

(a) Upon allowance of his claim, claimant or his duly authorized agent shall sign the voucher for payment, Standard Form 1145, before payment is made.
(b) When the claimant is represented by an attorney, the voucher for payment (SF 1145) shall designate both the claimant and his attorney as “payees.” The check shall be delivered to the attorney whose address shall appear on the voucher.
(c) No attorney shall charge fees in excess of 25 percent of a judgment or settlement after litigation, or in excess of 20 percent of administrative settlements (28 U.S.C. 2678).

## 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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