# 40 CFR § 33.105: What are the compliance and enforcement provisions of this part?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 33.105
- **Heading:** What are the compliance and enforcement provisions of this part?
- **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 B—GRANTS AND OTHER FEDERAL ASSISTANCE > PART 33—PARTICIPATION BY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PROGRAMS > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

If a recipient fails to comply with any of the requirements of this part, EPA may take remedial action under 2 CFR 200.339, Remedies for noncompliance, or 40 CFR part 35, as appropriate, or any other action authorized by law, including, but not limited to, enforcement under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and/or the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.). Examples of the remedial actions under 2 CFR 200.339 or 40 CFR part 35 include, but are not limited to:
(a) Temporarily withholding cash payments pending correction of the deficiency by the recipient or more severe enforcement action by EPA;
(b) Disallowing all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;
(c) Wholly or partly suspending or terminating the current award; or
(d) Withholding further awards for the project or program.
[73 FR 15913, Mar. 26, 2008, as amended at 79 FR 76054, Dec. 19, 2014; 87 FR 30397, May 19, 2022]

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