# 49 CFR § 1016.109: Awards against other agencies

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1016.109

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 1016.109
- **Heading:** Awards against other agencies
- **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

If an applicant is entitled to an award because it prevails over another agency of the United States that participates in a proceeding before this agency and takes a position that is not substantially justified, the award or an appropriate portion of the award shall be made against that agency.

## 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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