45 C.F.R. § 30.34 Claims over $20,000.
Title 45 - Public Welfare
The Secretary may compromise or suspend or terminate collection of debts where the outstanding principal exceeds $20,000 only with the approval of, or referral to, the appropriate United States Attorney (if the debt does not exceed $100,000) or the Department of Justice (if the debt exceeds $100,000).
Title 45: Public Welfare
PART 30—CLAIMS COLLECTION
Subpart E—Referrals to the Department of Justice or GAO
§ 30.34 Claims over $20,000.

