Section 1013.1 - Basis and purpose(a)Basis. This part implements the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, Pub. L. 99-509 , sections 6101 -6104, 100 Stat. 1874 (October 21, 1986), codified at 31 U.S.C. 3801-3812 . 31 U.S.C. 3809 of the statute requires each authority head to promulgate regulations necessary to implement the provisions of the statute.(b)Purpose. This part(1) establishes administrative procedures for imposing civil penalties and assessments against persons who make, submit, or present, or cause to be made, submitted, or presented, false, fictitious, or fraudulent claims or written statements to authorities or to their agents, and(2) specifies the hearing and appeal rights of persons subject to allegations of liability for such penalties and assessments.