[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 14, Volume 5, Parts 1200 to end] [Revised as of January 1, 2001] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 14CFR1261.402] [Page 336-337] TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE SPACE ADMINISTRATION PART 1261--PROCESSING OF MONETARY CLAIMS (GENERAL)--Table of Contents Subpart 1261.4--Collection of Civil Claims of the United States Arising Out of the Activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Sec. 1261.402 Delegation of authority. The following NASA officials are delegated authority, as qualified by Sec. 1261.403, to take such action as is authorized by these regulations to collect, compromise, suspend/terminate collection, and upon consultation with and through legal counsel, to refer the claim (as applicable) to the GAO or Department of Justice: (a) For field installations, with regard to subpart 1261.4 and subpart 1261.5: The Director of the Installation or a designee who reports directly to the Installation Director. A copy of such designation, if any, shall be sent to the Director, Financial Management Division, NASA Headquarters. (b) For Headquarters, with regard to subpart 1261.4 and subpart 1261.5: The Associate Administrator for Management or a designee who reports directly to the Associate Administrator for Management. A copy of such designation, if any, shall be sent to the Director, Financial Management Division, NASA Headquarters. (c) With respect to the analysis required by Sec. 1261.413: The NASA Comptroller or designee. [[Page 337]] (d) NASA wide, with regard to subpart 1261.6: The NASA Comptroller or designee. (e) NASA wide, for complying with pertinent provisions under these regulations for agency hearing or review (see Secs. 1261.408(b), 1261.503, and 1261.603(c)): The NASA General Counsel or designee.