(a) The Department of Labor agency responsible for administering the
program under which a delinquent debt arose shall assess interest and
related charges on the debt, in accordance with guidelines established
by the Chief Financial Officer. In the case where a debt arises under
the program of two or more Department of Labor agencies, or in such
other instances as the Chief Financial Officer, or his or her designee,
may deem appropriate, the Chief Financial Officer, or his or her
designee, may determine which agency, or official, shall have
responsibility for carrying out the provisions of this subpart.
(b) Before assessing any charges on a delinquent debt, the
responsible agency must notify the debtor of the Department's policies
for assessing interest, penalties and administrative costs and must
ensure that the debt is overdue for the respective periods specified in
these regulations.
(c) Each Department of Labor agency is responsible for ensuring the
continued accuracy of calculations and records relating to its
assessment of charges, and for the prompt notification of the debtor of
any substantial change in the status or amount of the claim. As
appropriate, the Agencies should promptly follow up on any allegation
made by a debtor that principal or charges is in error. Agencies should
respond promptly to communication from the debtor, within 30 days
whenever feasible.
