17 C.F.R. § 143.5 Collection by compromise.
Title 17 - Commodity and Securities Exchanges
The Commission may settle claims not exceeding $100,000 (excluding interest) by compromise at less than the principal amount of the claim if— (a) The debtor shows an inability to pay the full amount within a reasonable period of time; (b) The Government would be unable to enforce collection in full through litigation or administrative means within a reasonable period of time; (c) The cost of collecting the claim in full is not justified by the amount of the claim; or (d) The Commission's enforcement policy would be served by settlement of the claim for less than the full amount. [50 FR 5384, Feb. 8, 1985, as amended at 57 FR 61292, Dec. 24, 1992]
Title 17: Commodity and Securities Exchanges
PART 143—COLLECTION OF CLAIMS OWED THE UNITED STATES ARISING FROM ACTIVITIES UNDER THE COMMISSION'S JURISDICTION
Subpart A—General Provisions
§ 143.5 Collection by compromise.
