The DOT will not apply an administrative offset to recover any losses to the Federal Government resulting from project risk the DOT has assumed under a TIFIA credit instrument. The DOT may, however, use an administrative offset in cases of fraud, misrepresentation, false claims, or similar criminal acts or acts of malfeasance or wrongdoing.

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Terms Used In 49 CFR 80.21

  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.

[65 FR 44940, July 19, 2000]