A compromise of any claim is not final or binding on the United States unless it is in writing, signed by an officer or employee authorized to compromise that claim.
authority: Pub. L. 89-508; Pub. L. 89-365, secs. 3, 10, 11, 13(b),
31 U.S.C. 3701-3720A; Pub. L. 98-167; Pub. L. 98-369; Pub. L. 99-578; Pub. L. 101-552,
31 U.S.C. 3711(a)(2)
source: 53 FR 51238, Dec. 21, 1988, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 49 CFR 89.13