[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 41, Volume 3] [Revised as of July 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 41CFR102-73.60] [Page 133] TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 102--FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION PART 102-73--REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION--Table of Contents Sec. 102-73.60 Are there any limitations on leasing certain space? Yes, the limitations on leasing certain space are as follows: (a) In general, Federal agencies may not lease any space to accommodate computer and telecommunications operations; secure or sensitive activities related to the national defense or security; or a permanent courtroom, judicial chamber, or administrative office for any United States court, if the average annual net rental cost of leasing such space would exceed the prospectus threshold (40 U.S.C. 606(e)). (b) Federal agencies may lease such space only if the Administrator of General Services first determines that leasing such space is necessary to meet requirements which cannot be met in public buildings and submits such reasons to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Public Works and Transportation of the House of Representatives in accordance with 40 U.S.C. 606(e).