§21.20. Types of eligible applicants.

34 C.F.R. § 21.20

The following types of parties that prevail in adversary adjudications are eligible to apply under the Act for an award of fees and other expenses:

(a)

An individual who has a net worth of not more than $2 million.

(b)

Any owner of an unincorporated business who has—

(1)

A net worth of not more than $7 million, including both personal and business interests; and

(2)

Not more than 500 employees.

(c)

A charitable or other tax-exempt organization—

(1)

As described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)); and

(2)

Having not more than 500 employees.

(d)

A cooperative association—

(1)

As defined in section 15(a) of the Agricultural Marketing Act (12 U.S.C. 1141(a)); and

(2)

Having not more than 500 employees.

(e)

Any other partnership, corporation, association, unit of local government, or organization that has—

(1)

A net worth of not more than $7 million; and

(2)

Not more than 500 employees.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 504, unless otherwise noted.

Source: 58 FR 47192, Sept. 7, 1993, unless otherwise noted.