Scheme: 
NTSBAPPE0001
Case Type Number: 
4
Statute (Common Name): 
Equal Access to Justice Act
Program Area: 
EAJA
Legal Authorities (Statute/Exec. Order): 
5 U.S.C. 504
Regulatory Authorities (CFR): 
49 CFR 826
Filed By: 
Private Party/Individual
Brief Description of Case Type: 
EAJA provides for the award of attorney fees and expenses to certain individuals and entities stemming from FAA certificate and civil penalty actions under the Equal Access to Justice Act who have prevailed at such proceedings. The prevailing party must prove the action by the FAA had no reasonable basis in fact or law.
Relief Available in Actions Filed By Private Parties: 
Attorney Fees/Costs
Verified by Agency: 
Verified