7 USC 7516 - Settlement and adjustment of claims

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 7516.

Settlement and adjustment of claims

(a)

In general

The Secretary or a designee of the Secretary shall have the authority to—

(1)

determine the amount of, settle, and adjust any claim arising under this chapter; and

(2)

waive such a claim if the Secretary determines that to do so will serve the purposes of this chapter.

(b)

Litigation

(Pub. L. 98–8, title II, § 215, as added Pub. L. 102–237, title IX, § 922(b), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1888.)

cite as: 7 USC 7516