[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR13.17]
[Page 201]
TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
PART 13_CLAIMS COLLECTION STANDARDS--Table of Contents
Subpart B_Collection
Sec. 13.17 Suspension or revocation of license or eligibility.
When collecting statutory penalties, forfeitures, or debts for
purposes of enforcement or compelling compliance, the Administrator may
suspend or revoke licenses or other privileges for any inexcusable,
prolonged or repeated failure of a debtor to pay a claim. Additionally,
the Administrator may suspend or disqualify any contractor, lender,
broker, borrower, grantee or other debtor from doing business with EPA
or engaging in programs EPA sponsors or funds if a debtor fails to pay
its debts to the Government within a reasonable time. Debtors will be
notified before such action is taken and applicable suspension or
debarment procedures will be used. The Administrator will report the
failure of any surety to honor its obligations to the Treasury
Department for action under 6 U.S.C. 11.