# 14 C.F.R. § 1261.302 (2026): Claim

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_302

## Section

- **Citation:** 14 C.F.R. § 1261.302 (2026)
- **Heading:** Claim
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 14 CFR: Aeronautics and Space / Chapter V: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION / Part 1261: PROCESSING OF MONETARY CLAIMS (GENERAL) / Subpart 1261.3: Subpart 1261.3—Claims Against NASA or Its Employees for Damage to or Loss of Property or Personal Injury or Death—Accruing On or After January 18, 1967 / § 1261.302: § 1261.302   Claim.

## Text

Unless the context otherwise requires,
claim
means a claim for money damages against the United States arising out of the activities of NASA, for injury or loss of property, or personal injury or death. A claim “arises” at the place where the injury, loss, or death occurs.

## Nearby sections

- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.300 (2026) § 1261.300   Scope of subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_300.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.301 (2026) § 1261.301   Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_301.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.302 (2026) § 1261.302   Claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_302.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.303 (2026) § 1261.303   Claimant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_303.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.304 (2026) § 1261.304   Place of filing claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_304.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.305 (2026) § 1261.305   Form of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_305.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.306 (2026) § 1261.306   Evidence and information required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_306.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.307 (2026) § 1261.307   Time limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_307.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.308 (2026) § 1261.308   NASA officials authorized to act upon claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_308.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.309 (2026) § 1261.309   Action under the Federal Tort Claims Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_309.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.310 (2026) § 1261.310   Investigation of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_310.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.311 (2026) § 1261.311   Claims requiring Department of Justice approval or consultation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_311.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.312 (2026) § 1261.312   Action on approved claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_312.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.313 (2026) § 1261.313   Required notification in the event of denial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_313.md)

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