# 14 C.F.R. § 1261.402 (2026): Delegation of authority

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## Section

- **Citation:** 14 C.F.R. § 1261.402 (2026)
- **Heading:** Delegation of authority
- **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) / § 1261.402: § 1261.402   Delegation of authority.

## Text

The 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]

## 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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