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The FPFO finds that the alleged act never occurred. What may the FPFO do?

  1. Cancel the claim
  2. Mitigate it to the full amount only
  3. Refer it to Commerce for a scope ruling
  4. Nothing. Only a court can cancel a claim
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A. Cancel the claim

The FPFO may cancel a claim when the act or omission on which it is based did not occur. A coastwise penalty may also be remitted without payment when the arrival was in distress.

Source: 19 CFR 171.11

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