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.
Code of Federal Regulations
(Authority:
5 U.S.C. 504(b)(1)(B)
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