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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a)(1) The Secretary takes an action referred to under § 30.1(a) in accordance with—
(i)31 U.S.C. chapter 37, subchapters I and II;
(ii) Other applicable statutory authority; or
(iii) The common law.
(2) If collection of a debt in a particular case is not authorized under one of the authorities described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, the Secretary may collect the debt under any other available authority under which collection is authorized.
(b) The Secretary does not use a procedure listed in § 30.1(c) to collect a debt, or a certain type of debt, if—
(1) The procedure is specifically prohibited under a Federal statute; or
(2) A separate procedure other than the procedure described under § 30.1(c) is specifically required under—
(i) A contract, grant, or other agreement;
(ii) A statute other than 31 U.S.C. 3716; or
(iii) Other regulations.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 34. Education § 34.30.2 On what authority does the Secretary rely to collect a debt under this part? - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-34-education/cfr-sect-34-30-2/
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