[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 15, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 15CFR14.17] [Page 141-142] TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND FOREIGN TRADE PART 14--UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, OTHER NON-PROFIT, AND COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATIONS--Table of Contents Subpart B--Pre-Award Requirements Sec. 14.17 Certifications and representations. Unless prohibited by statute or codified regulation, Grants Officers may [[Page 142]] allow recipients to submit certifications and representations required by statute, executive order, or regulation on an annual basis, if the recipients have ongoing and continuing relationships with the agency. When authorized, annual certifications and representations shall be signed by responsible officials with the authority to ensure recipients' compliance with the pertinent requirements.