§ 14.9. Approval and payment of claims.
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(a)EPA's approval and payment of a claim is limited by the Act to $25,000. The EPA Claims Officer considers, adjusts, determines, compromises and settles all claims filed under this part. The decision of the EPA Claims Officer is final unless reconsideration under § 14.10 is granted.
(b)The EPA Claims Officer will approve and pay claims filed for a deceased employee by persons specified in § 14.5 in the following order:
(1)The spouse's claim.
(2)A child's claim.
(3)A parent's claim.
(4)A brother's or sister's claim.