33 CFR § 25.515
Settlement and notice to claimant
August 2, 2023
§ 25.515 Settlement and notice to claimant.
If a claim is determined to be meritorious in any amount, a written acceptance and release or a claim settlement agreement shall be signed by the claimant before payment. The release executed by the claimant shall release the United States and also release the tort-feasor or the person who occasioned the damage, injury, or death.