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CFR	Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to ESA

Title 20

Employees' Benefits

Chapter I

Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor

Part 10

Claims for Compensation Under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, As Amended

Subpart H

Special Provisions

• Section Number: 10.701
• Section Name: Who may serve as a representative?

    A claimant may authorize any individual to represent him or her in 
regard to a claim under the FECA, unless that individual's service as a 
representative would violate any applicable provision of law (such as 18 
U.S.C. 205 and 208). A Federal employee may act as a representative 
only:
    (a) On behalf of immediate family members, defined as a spouse, 
children, parents, and siblings of the representative, provided no fee 
or gratuity is charged; or
    (b) While acting as a union representative, defined as any 
officially sanctioned union official, and no fee or gratuity is charged.