§ 10.9 Penalties.
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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
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A person who files a false claim or makes a false or fraudulent statement in a claim against the United States may be liable to a fine of not more than $10,000 or to imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both (18 U.S.C. 287,1001), and, in addition, to a forfeiture of $2,000 and a penalty of double the loss or damage sustained by the United States (31 U.S.C. 3729).
[38 FR 16868, June 27, 1973, as amended at 51 FR 25832, July 16, 1986]
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