# 49 CFR § 1016.101: Purpose of these rules

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## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 1016.101
- **Heading:** Purpose of these rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER X—SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS > PART 1016—SPECIAL PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE RECOVERY OF EXPENSES BY PARTIES TO BOARD ADJUDICATORY PROCEEDINGS > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

The Equal Access to Justice Act (5 U.S.C. 504) (called the “Act” in this part), provides for the award of attorney fees and other expenses to eligible individuals and entities who are parties to certain administrative proceedings (called “adversary adjudications”) before the Surface Transportation Board. An eligible party may receive an award when it prevails over the Board or another agency of the United States participating in the Board proceeding, unless the Board's position in the proceeding, or that of the other agency, was substantially justified or special circumstances make an award unjust. The rules in this part describe the parties eligible for awards and the proceedings that are covered. They also explain how to apply for awards, and the procedures and standards that the Board will use to make them.

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 1016.101 § 1016.101 Purpose of these rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1016.101.md)
- [49 CFR § 1016.102 § 1016.102 When the Act applies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1016.102.md)
- [49 CFR § 1016.103 § 1016.103 Proceedings covered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1016.103.md)
- [49 CFR § 1016.104 § 1016.104 Decisionmaking authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1016.104.md)
- [49 CFR § 1016.105 § 1016.105 Eligibility of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1016.105.md)
- [49 CFR § 1016.106 § 1016.106 Standards for awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1016.106.md)
- [49 CFR § 1016.107 § 1016.107 Allowable fees and expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1016.107.md)
- [49 CFR § 1016.109 § 1016.109 Awards against other agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1016.109.md)
- [49 CFR § 1016.201 § 1016.201 Contents of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1016.201.md)
- [49 CFR § 1016.202 § 1016.202 Net worth exhibit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1016.202.md)
- [49 CFR § 1016.203 § 1016.203 Documentation of fees and expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1016.203.md)
- [49 CFR § 1016.301 § 1016.301 When an application may be filed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1016.301.md)
- [49 CFR § 1016.302 § 1016.302 Filing and service of documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1016.302.md)
- [49 CFR § 1016.303 § 1016.303 Answer to application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1016.303.md)

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