§ 13.6 Subdivision of claims not authorized.

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Title 40—Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 13—CLAIMS COLLECTION STANDARDS > Subpart A—General

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A claim will not be subdivided to avoid the $20,000 limit on the Agency's authority to compromise, suspend, or terminate a debt. A debtor's liability arising from a particular transaction or contract is a single claim.

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