[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 7, Volume 15] [Revised as of January 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 7CFR3019.17] [Page 219] TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE CHAPTER XXX--OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PART 3019_UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND Subpart B_Pre-Award Requirements Sec. 3019.17 Certifications and representations. Unless prohibited by statute or codified regulation, each Federal awarding agency is authorized and encouraged to 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. Annual certifications and representations shall be signed by responsible officials with the authority to ensure recipients' compliance with the pertinent requirements.