Code of Federal Regulations Title 40. Protection of Environment § 40.17.7 Allowable fees and other expenses

(1) Reasonable expenses of expert witnesses;

(2) The reasonable cost of any study, analysis, engineering report, test, or project which EPA finds necessary for the preparation of the party's case;

(3) Reasonable attorney or agent fees;

(1) Compensation for an expert witness will not exceed $24.09 per hour;  and

(2) Attorney or agent fees will not be in excess of $75 per hour.

(1) The prevailing rate for similar services in the community in which the attorney, agent, or witness ordinarily performs services;

(2) The time actually spent in the representation of the applicant;

(3) The difficulty or complexity of the issues raised by the application;

(4) Any necessary and reasonable expenses incurred;

(5) Such other factors as may bear on the value of the services performed.