CFR /  Title 34  /  Part 33  /  Sec. 33.13 Parties to the hearing.

(a) The parties to the hearing are the defendant and the Department.

(b) Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3730(c)(5), a private plaintiff under the False Claims Act may participate in these proceedings to the extent authorized by the provisions of that Act. (Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3803(g)(2))