[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: 41CFR102-79.50] [Page 147] TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 102--FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION PART 102-79--ASSIGNMENT AND UTILIZATION OF SPACE--Table of Contents Sec. 102-79.50 What standard must Executive agencies promote in their utilization of space? Executive agencies, acquiring or utilizing Federally owned and leased space under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, must promote efficient utilization of space according to GSA standards. In order to maximize the use of vacant space, use existing GSA-controlled space to the maximum extent practical. After considering the availability of GSA-controlled space, extend priority consideration to available space in buildings under the custody and control of the U.S. Postal Service before acquiring additional space. Where there is no Federal agency space need, Executive agencies must make every effort to maximize the productive use of vacant space through out-granting (for example, outlease, permit, license) to non-Federal entities to the extent authorized by law.