[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 48, Volume 7] [Revised as of October 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 48CFR3003.901] [Page 68] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 30--DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, HOMELAND SECURITY ACQUISITION REGULATION (HSAR) PART 3003_IMPROPER BUSINESS PRACTICES AND PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST --Table of Contents Subpart 3003.9_Whistleblower Protections for Contractor Employees Sec. 3003.901 Definitions. Authorized official of an agency means the Department of Homeland Security's CPO.