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20 C.F.R. PART 355--REGULATIONS UNDER THE PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT OF 1986

TITLE 20--Employees' Benefits

CHAPTER II--RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD

SUBCHAPTER E--ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES FOR FRAUDULENT CLAIMS OR STATEMENTS

PART 355--REGULATIONS UNDER THE PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT OF 1986

�355.1

Basis and purpose.

�355.2

Definitions.

�355.3

Basis for civil penalties and assessments.

�355.4

Investigation.

�355.5

Review by the reviewing official.

�355.6

Prerequisites for issuing a complaint.

�355.7

Complaint.

�355.8

Service of complaint.

�355.9

Answer.

�355.10

Default upon failure to file an answer.

�355.11

Referral of complaint and answer to the ALJ.

�355.12

Notice of hearing.

�355.13

Parties to the hearing.

�355.14

Separation of functions.

�355.15

Ex parte contacts.

�355.16

Disqualification of reviewing official or ALJ.

�355.17

Rights of parties.

�355.18

Authority of the ALJ.

�355.19

Prehearing conferences.

�355.20

Disclosure of documents.

�355.21

Discovery.

�355.22

Exchange of witness lists, statements, and exhibits.

�355.23

Subpoenas for attendance at hearing.

�355.24

Protective order.

�355.25

Fees.

�355.26

Form, filing and service of papers.

�355.27

Computation of time.

�355.28

Motions.

�355.29

Sanctions.

�355.30

The hearing and burden of proof.

�355.31

Determining the amount of penalties and assessments.

�355.32

Location of hearing.

�355.33

Witnesses.

�355.34

Evidence.

�355.35

The record.

�355.36

Post-hearing briefs.

�355.37

Initial decision.

�355.38

Reconsideration of initial decision.

�355.39

Appeal to authority head.

�355.40

Stays ordered by the Department of Justice.

�355.41

Stay pending appeal.

�355.42

Judicial review.

�355.43

Collection of civil penalties and assessments.

�355.44

Right to administrative offset.

�355.45

Deposit in Treasury of United States.

�355.46

Compromise or settlement.

�355.47

Limitations.