# 40 CFR § 13.10: Aggressive collection actions; documentation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.10

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 13.10
- **Heading:** Aggressive collection actions; documentation
- **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 13—CLAIMS COLLECTION STANDARDS > Subpart B—Collection

## Text

(a) EPA takes actions and effective follow-up on a timely basis to collect all claims of the United States for money and property arising out of EPA's activities. EPA cooperates with other Federal agencies in their debt collection activities.
(b) All administrative collection actions are documented in the claim file, and the bases for any compromise, termination or suspension of collection actions is set out in detail. This documentation, including the Claims Collection Litigation Report required § 13.33, is retained in the appropriate debt file.

## Nearby sections

- [40 CFR § 13.1 § 13.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.1.md)
- [40 CFR § 13.2 § 13.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.2.md)
- [40 CFR § 13.3 § 13.3 Interagency claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.3.md)
- [40 CFR § 13.4 § 13.4 Other remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.4.md)
- [40 CFR § 13.5 § 13.5 Claims involving criminal activities or misconduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.5.md)
- [40 CFR § 13.6 § 13.6 Subdivision of claims not authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.6.md)
- [40 CFR § 13.7 § 13.7 Omission not a defense.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.7.md)
- [40 CFR § 13.8 § 13.8 Collection rule.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.8.md)
- [40 CFR § 13.9 § 13.9 Initial notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.9.md)
- [40 CFR § 13.10 § 13.10 Aggressive collection actions; documentation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.10.md)
- [40 CFR § 13.11 § 13.11 Interest, penalty and administrative costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.11.md)
- [40 CFR § 13.12 § 13.12 Interest and charges pending waiver or review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.12.md)
- [40 CFR § 13.13 § 13.13 Contracting for collection services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.13.md)
- [40 CFR § 13.14 § 13.14 Use of credit reporting agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.14.md)

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