# 40 CFR § 13.7: Omission not a defense

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.7

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 13.7
- **Heading:** Omission not a defense
- **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

Failure by the Administrator to comply with any provision of this regulation is not available to a debtor as a defense against payment of a debt.

## 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)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.7. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.