§ 2610.109 Awards against other agencies.

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Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER XVI—OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS > SUBCHAPTER A—ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURES > PART 2610—IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT > Subpart A—General Provisions

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

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