Code of Federal Regulations > Title 20 > Chapter I > Part 10 > Subpart A - Subpart A—General Provisions

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Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025

INTRODUCTION

§ 10.0 - What are the provisions of the FECA, in general?

§ 10.1 - What rules govern the administration of the FECA and this chapter?

§ 10.2 - What do these regulations contain?

§ 10.3 - Have the collection of information requirements of this part been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)?

DEFINITIONS AND FORMS

§ 10.5 - What definitions apply to the regulations in this subchapter?

§ 10.6 - What special statutory definitions apply to dependents and survivors?

§ 10.7 - What forms are needed to process claims under the FECA?

INFORMATION IN PROGRAM RECORDS

§ 10.10 - Are all documents relating to claims filed under the FECA considered confidential?

§ 10.11 - Who maintains custody and control of FECA records?

§ 10.12 - How may a FECA claimant or beneficiary obtain copies of protected records?

§ 10.13 - What process is used by a person who wants to correct FECA-related documents?

RIGHTS AND PENALTIES

§ 10.15 - May compensation rights be waived?

§ 10.16 - What criminal and civil penalties may be imposed in connection with a claim under the FECA?

§ 10.17 - Is a beneficiary who defrauds the Government in connection with a claim for benefits still entitled to those benefits?

§ 10.18 - Can a beneficiary who is incarcerated based on a felony conviction still receive benefits?