20 C.F.R. § 410.563 Liability of a certifying officer.
Title 20 - Employees' Benefits
No certifying or disbursing officer shall be held liable for any amount certified or paid by him to any individual: (a) Where adjustment or recovery of such amount is waived under section 204(b) of the Social Security Act; or (b) Where adjustment under section 204(a) of the Social Security Act is not completed prior to the death of all individuals against whose benefits or lump sums reductions are authorized; or (c) Where a claim for recovery of an overpayment is compromised or collection or adjustment action is suspended or terminated pursuant to the Federal Claims Collection Act of 1966 (31 U.S.C. 951–953) (see §410.565). [37 FR 20649, Sept. 30, 1972]
Title 20: Employees' Benefits
PART 410—FEDERAL COAL MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT OF 1969, TITLE IV—BLACK LUNG BENEFITS (1969– )
Subpart E—Payment of Benefits
§ 410.563 Liability of a certifying officer.
