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§ 10.701 — Who May Serve As A Representative?
20 C.F.R. § 10.701
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A claimant may authorize any individual to represent him or her in regard to a claim under the FECA, unless that individual's service as a representative would violate any applicable provision of law (such as 18 U.S.C. 205 and 208). A Federal employee may act as a representative only:
(a) On behalf of immediate family members, defined as a spouse, children, parents, and siblings of the representative, provided no fee or gratuity is charged; or
(b) While acting as a union representative, defined as any officially sanctioned union official, and no fee or gratuity is charged.
Authorizing Statute
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Administrative offset31 U.S.C. § 3716
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Departmental regulations5 U.S.C. § 301