Implementation of the Equal Access to Justice Act in agency proceedings--HHS. Final rule.
These regulations implement the Equal Access to Justice Act, 5 U.S.C. 504 and 504 note, for the Department of Health and Human Services. They describe the circumstances under which the Department may award attorney fees and certain other expenses to eligible individuals and entities who prevail over the Department in specified administrative proceedings where the Department's position in the proceeding was not substantially justified.
D005249:Fees and Charges / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States; D014483:United States Dept. of Health and Human Services / Q000458:organization & administration*