The regulations in this subpart establish the policies and
procedures to implement section 11 of the Debt Collection Act of 1982
(Pub. L. 97-365), 31 U.S.C. 3717. Among other things, this statute
authorizes the head of each agency to assess interest, penalties and
administrative costs against debtors with respect to delinquent debts
arising under the agency's program. This subpart establishes the
standards and procedures that will be followed by the Department of
Labor in assessing such charges.
