---
kind: "section"
citation: "29 C.F.R. § 4221.1"
title: "29"
number: "4221.1"
heading: "Purpose and scope."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/29/4221.1"
---

# §4221.1. Purpose and scope.

- (a) **Purpose.** The purpose of this part is to establish procedures for the arbitration, pursuant to [section 4221](/cfr/29/4221.md) of ERISA, of withdrawal liability disputes arising under sections [4201 through 4219](/cfr/29/4201..4219.md) and [4225](/cfr/29/4225.md) of ERISA.
- (b) **Scope.** This part applies to arbitration proceedings initiated pursuant to [section 4221](/cfr/29/4221.md) of ERISA and this part on or after September 26, 1985. On and after the effective date, any plan rules governing arbitration procedures (other than a plan rule adopting a PBGC-approved arbitration procedure in accordance with [§ 4221.14](/cfr/29/4221.14.md)) are effective only to the extent that they are consistent with this part and adopted by the arbitrator in a particular proceeding.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 29 U.S.C. 1302(b)(3), 1401.

### Source

Source: 61 FR 34109, July 1, 1996, unless otherwise noted.