33 C.F.R. § 25.609 Settlement and notice to claimant.
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
If a claim is determined to be meritorious in any amount, the claimant must sign a written acceptance and release or a claim settlement agreement before payment. Although larger claims may be considered, no claim may be approved or paid in an amount that exceeds $1,000.00.
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 25—CLAIMS
Subpart F—Claims Not Cognizable Under Other Law
§ 25.609 Settlement and notice to claimant.