(a) The provisions of this subpart relating to overpayments and underpayments shall be applicable to overpayments and underpayments made by responsible operators or their insurance carriers, as appropriate. However, if an overpayment has been made by an operator, the provisions of 725.541-725.544 shall not be applicable.
(b) No operator or carrier may make an adjustment of an overpayment without prior application to, and approval by, the Office which shall exercise full supervisory authority over the adjustment of all overpayments.
(c) In any case involving either overpayments or underpayments, the Office may take any necessary action, and deputy commissioners may issue appropriate orders to protect the rights of the parties.
(d) Disputes arising out of orders so issued shall be resolved by the procedures set out in subpart E of this part.