# 14 C.F.R. § 1261.401 (2026): Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_401

## Section

- **Citation:** 14 C.F.R. § 1261.401 (2026)
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **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 1261.4: Subpart 1261.4—Collection of Civil Claims of the United States Arising Out of the Activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) / § 1261.401: § 1261.401   Definitions.

## Text

(a)
Claim and debt.
The terms denote a civil claim arising from the activities of NASA for an amount of money, or return or value of property (see 4 CFR 101.5), owing to the United States from any person, organization, or entity, except another Federal agency. The words
claim
and
debt
have been used interchangeably and are considered synonymous.
(b)
Delinquent debt.
The debt is
delinquent
if it has not been paid by the date specified in the initial written notification (e.g., § 1261.407) or applicable contractual agreement, unless other acceptable (to NASA) payment arrangements have been made by that date, or if, at any time thereafter, the debtor fails to satisfy an obligation under the payment agreement.
(c)
Referral for litigation.
Referral through the NASA installation's legal counsel to the Department of Justice (Main Justice or the United States Attorney, as appropriate) for legal proceedings.

## Nearby sections

- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.400 (2026) § 1261.400   Scope of subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_400.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.401 (2026) § 1261.401   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_401.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.402 (2026) § 1261.402   Delegation of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_402.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.403 (2026) § 1261.403   Consultation with appropriate officials; negotiation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_403.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.404 (2026) § 1261.404   Services of the Inspector General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_404.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.405 (2026) § 1261.405   Subdivision of claims not authorized; other administrative proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_405.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.406 (2026) § 1261.406   Aggressive collection action; documentation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_406.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.407 (2026) § 1261.407   Demand for payment; limitation periods.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_407.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.408 (2026) § 1261.408   Use of consumer reporting agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_408.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.409 (2026) § 1261.409   Contracting for collection services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_409.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.410 (2026) § 1261.410   Suspension or revocation of license or eligibility; liquidation of collateral.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_410.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.411 (2026) § 1261.411   Collection in installments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_411.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.412 (2026) § 1261.412   Interest, penalties, and administrative costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_412.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1261.413 (2026) § 1261.413   Analysis of costs; automation; prevention of overpayments, delinquencies, or defaults.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_413.md)

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