# 40 CFR § 13.8: Collection rule

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-13.8

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 13.8
- **Heading:** Collection rule
- **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) The Administrator takes action to collect all debts owed the United States arising out of EPA activities and to reduce debt delinquencies. Collection actions may include sending written demands to the debtor's last known address. Written demand may be preceded by other appropriate action, including immediate referral to DOJ for litigation, when such action is necessary to protect the Government's interest. The Administrator may contact the debtor by telephone, in person and/or in writing to demand prompt payment, to discuss the debtor's position regarding the existence, amount or repayment of the debt, to inform the debtor of its rights (e.g., to apply for waiver of the indebtedness or to have an administrative review) and of the basis for the debt and the consequences of nonpayment or delay in payment.
(b) The Administrator maintains an administrative file for each debt and/or debtor which documents the basis for the debt, all administrative collection actions regarding the debt (including communications to and from the debtor) and its final disposition. Information from a debt file relating to an individual may be disclosed only for purposes which are consistent with this regulation, the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable law.

## 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-40-13.8. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.