§ 7516. Settlement and adjustment of claims

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(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 Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to diminish the authority of the Attorney General of the United States under section 516 of title 28 to conduct litigation on behalf of the United States.

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

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SETTLEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF CLAIMS

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Pub. L. 98–8, title II, § 215
Pub. L. 102–237, title IX, § 922(b)
105 Stat. 1888
section 1101(d)(1) of Pub. L. 102–237

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§ 7516

Settlement and adjustment of claims

Stat. Comp.×1

U.S.C.§ 516

U.S.C.§ 1421

Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–8, title II, § 215

Pub. L.Pub. L. 102–237, title IX, § 922(b)

Stat.105 Stat. 1888

Pub. L.section 1101(d)(1) of Pub. L. 102–237

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