# 40 CFR § 13.5: Claims involving criminal activities or misconduct

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 13.5
- **Heading:** Claims involving criminal activities or misconduct
- **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 A—General

## Text

(a) The Administrator will refer cases of suspected criminal activity or misconduct to the EPA Office of Inspector General. That office has the responsibility for investigating or referring the matter, where appropriate, to the Department of Justice (DOJ), and/or returning it to the Administrator for further actions. Examples of activities which should be referred are matters involving fraud, anti-trust violations, embezzlement, theft, false claims or misuse of Government money or property.
(b) The Administrator will not administratively compromise, terminate, suspend or otherwise dispose of debts involving criminal activity or misconduct without the approval of DOJ.

## 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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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.5. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.