The regulations in this subpart establish procedures to implement
section 3 of the Debt Collection Act of 1982 (Pub. L. 97-365), 31 U.S.C.
3711(f). This statute, and other applicable authority, authorizes
Department heads to disclose to credit reporting agencies information
concerning claims owed the United States under programs administered by
the Department head. This disclosure is limited to certain information
and must be in accordance with procedures set forth in the Debt
Collection Act and other applicable laws. This subpart specifies the
agency procedures and debtor rights that will be followed in making a
disclosure to a credit reporting agency.
