# 40 CFR § 10.9: Penalties

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-10.9

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 10.9
- **Heading:** Penalties
- **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 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]

## 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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