Section 1261.402 - Delegation of authorityThe following NASA officials are delegated authority, as qualified by § 1261.403 , to take such action as is authorized by these regulations to collect, compromise, suspend/terminate collection, and upon consultation with and through legal counsel, to refer the claim (as applicable) to the GAO or Department of Justice:
(a) For field installations, with regard to subpart 1261.4 and subpart 1261.5: The Director of the Installation or a designee who reports directly to the Installation Director. A copy of such designation, if any, shall be sent to the Director, Financial Management Division, NASA Headquarters.(b) For Headquarters, with regard to subpart 1261.4 and subpart 1261.5: The Associate Administrator for Mission Support or a designee who reports directly to the Associate Administrator for Mission Support. A copy of such designation, if any, shall be sent to the Director, Financial Management Division, NASA Headquarters.(c) With respect to the analysis required by § 1261.413 : The NASA Chief Financial Officer or designee.(d) NASA-wide, with regard to subpart 1261.6: The NASA Chief Financial Officer or designee.(e) NASA-wide, for complying with pertinent provisions under these regulations for agency hearing or review (see §§ 1261.408(b) , 1261.503 , and 1261.603(c) ) : The NASA General Counsel or designee.45 FR 48104, July 18, 1980, as amended at 82 FR 29384, June 29, 2017