Title 7

PART 3

Part 3 - Debt Management

PART 3 - DEBT MANAGEMENT Authority:5 U.S.C. 301; 7 U.S.C. 1506, 1981, 1981a, 1981d, and 2008h; 15 U.S.C. 714b; 31 U.S.C. 3701, 3711, 3716-18, and 3720B; and 31 CFR parts 285 and 901-904. Source:85 FR 36672, June 17, 2020, unless otherwise noted.

7:1.1.1.1.6.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
7:1.1.1.1.6.1.23.1SECTION 3.1
   3.1 Purpose and scope.
7:1.1.1.1.6.1.23.2SECTION 3.2
   3.2 Authority.
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   3.3 Definitions.
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   3.4 Delegations of authority.
7:1.1.1.1.6.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Standards for the Administrative Collection and Compromise of Claims
7:1.1.1.1.6.2.23.1SECTION 3.10
   3.10 Aggressive agency collection activity.
7:1.1.1.1.6.2.23.2SECTION 3.11
   3.11 Demand for payment.
7:1.1.1.1.6.2.23.3SECTION 3.12
   3.12 Reporting of debts to Credit Reporting Agencies.
7:1.1.1.1.6.2.23.4SECTION 3.14
   3.14 Suspension or revocation of eligibility for loans and loan guarantees, licenses, permits, or privileges.
7:1.1.1.1.6.2.23.5SECTION 3.15
   3.15 Liquidation of collateral.
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   3.16 Collection in installments.
7:1.1.1.1.6.2.23.7SECTION 3.17
   3.17 Interest, penalties, and administrative costs.
7:1.1.1.1.6.2.23.8SECTION 3.18
   3.18 Use and disclosure of mailing addresses.
7:1.1.1.1.6.2.23.9SECTION 3.19
   3.19 Standards for the compromise of claims and debt settlement.
7:1.1.1.1.6.2.23.10SECTION 3.20
   3.20 Standards for suspending or terminating collection activities.
7:1.1.1.1.6.2.23.11SECTION 3.21
   3.21 Referrals of debts to Justice.
7:1.1.1.1.6.2.23.12SECTION 3.22
   3.22 CCC withholding of payment.
7:1.1.1.1.6.2.23.13SECTION 3.23
   3.23 CCC assignment of payment.
7:1.1.1.1.6.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Referral of Debts to Treasury
7:1.1.1.1.6.3.23.1SECTION 3.30
   3.30 General requirements.
7:1.1.1.1.6.3.23.2SECTION 3.31
   3.31 Mandatory referral for cross-servicing.
7:1.1.1.1.6.3.23.3SECTION 3.32
   3.32 Discretionary referral for cross-servicing.
7:1.1.1.1.6.3.23.4SECTION 3.33
   3.33 Required certification.
7:1.1.1.1.6.3.23.5SECTION 3.34
   3.34 Fees.
7:1.1.1.1.6.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Administrative Offset
7:1.1.1.1.6.4.23.1SECTION 3.40
   3.40 Scope.
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   3.41 Procedures for notification of intent to collect by administrative offset.
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   3.42 Debtor rights to inspect or copy records, submit repayment proposals, or request administrative review.
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   3.43 Non-centralized administrative offset.
7:1.1.1.1.6.4.23.5SECTION 3.44
   3.44 Centralized administrative offset.
7:1.1.1.1.6.4.23.6SECTION 3.45
   3.45 USDA payment authorizing agency offset of pro rata share of payments due entity in which debtor participates.
7:1.1.1.1.6.4.23.7SECTION 3.46
   3.46 Offset against tax refunds.
7:1.1.1.1.6.4.23.8SECTION 3.47
   3.47 Offset against amounts payable from Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund.
7:1.1.1.1.6.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Administrative Wage Garnishment
7:1.1.1.1.6.5.23.1SECTION 3.50
   3.50 Purpose.
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   3.51 Scope.
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   3.52 Definitions.
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   3.53 Procedures.
7:1.1.1.1.6.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Administrative Reviews for Administrative Offset, Administrative Wage Garnishment, and Disclosure to Credit Reporting Agencies
7:1.1.1.1.6.6.23.1SECTION 3.60
   3.60 Applicability.
7:1.1.1.1.6.6.23.2SECTION 3.61
   3.61 Presiding employee.
7:1.1.1.1.6.6.23.3SECTION 3.62
   3.62 Procedures.
7:1.1.1.1.6.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Federal Salary Offset
7:1.1.1.1.6.7.23.1SECTION 3.70
   3.70 Scope.
7:1.1.1.1.6.7.23.2SECTION 3.71
   3.71 Definitions.
7:1.1.1.1.6.7.23.3SECTION 3.72
   3.72 Coordinating offset with another Federal agency.
7:1.1.1.1.6.7.23.4SECTION 3.73
   3.73 Determination of indebtedness.
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   3.74 Notice requirements before offset.
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   3.75 Request for a hearing.
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   3.76 Result if employee fails to meet deadlines.
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   3.77 Hearing.
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   3.78 Written decision following a hearing.
7:1.1.1.1.6.7.23.10SECTION 3.79
   3.79 Review of USDA records related to the debt.
7:1.1.1.1.6.7.23.11SECTION 3.80
   3.80 Written agreement to repay debts as alternative to salary offset.
7:1.1.1.1.6.7.23.12SECTION 3.81
   3.81 Procedures for salary offset: when deductions may begin.
7:1.1.1.1.6.7.23.13SECTION 3.82
   3.82 Procedures for salary offset: types of collection.
7:1.1.1.1.6.7.23.14SECTION 3.83
   3.83 Procedures for salary offset: methods of collection.
7:1.1.1.1.6.7.23.15SECTION 3.84
   3.84 Procedures for salary offset: imposition of interest, penalties, and administrative costs.
7:1.1.1.1.6.7.23.16SECTION 3.85
   3.85 Non-waiver of rights.
7:1.1.1.1.6.7.23.17SECTION 3.86
   3.86 Refunds.
7:1.1.1.1.6.7.23.18SECTION 3.87
   3.87 Agency regulations.
7:1.1.1.1.6.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Cooperation With the Internal Revenue Service
7:1.1.1.1.6.8.23.1SECTION 3.90
   3.90 Reporting discharged debts to the Internal Revenue Service.
7:1.1.1.1.6.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Adjusted Civil Monetary Penalties
7:1.1.1.1.6.9.23.1SECTION 3.91
   3.91 Adjusted civil monetary penalties.