16 U.S.C. § 4225 — Rewards

Upon the recommendation of the Secretary^*, the Secretary of the Treasury may pay a reward to any person who furnishes information which leads to a civil penalty or a criminal conviction under this chapter.

The amount of a reward under this section shall be equal to not more than one-half of any criminal or civil penalty or fine with respect to which the reward is paid, or $25,000, whichever is less.

An officer or employee of the United States^* or of any State or local government who furnishes information or renders service in the performance of his or her official duties shall not be eligible for a reward under this section.