# 14 C.F.R. § 1261.403 (2026): Consultation with appropriate officials; negotiation > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_403 ## Section - **Citation:** 14 C.F.R. § 1261.403 (2026) - **Heading:** Consultation with appropriate officials; negotiation - **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) / § 1261.403: § 1261.403 Consultation with appropriate officials › negotiation. ## Text (a) The authority pursuant to § 1261.402 to determine to forgo collection of interest, to accept payment of a claim in installments, or, as to claims which do not exceed $100,000, exclusive of interest and related charges, to compromise a claim or to refrain from doing so, or to refrain from, suspend, or terminate collection action, shall be exercised only after consultation with legal counsel for the particular installation and the following NASA officials or designees, who may also be requested to negotiate the appropriate agreements or arrangements with the debtor: (1) With respect to claims against contractors or grantees arising in connection with contracts or grants—the contracting officer and the financial management officer of the installation concerned. (2) With respect to claims against commercial carriers for loss of or damage to NASA freight shipment—the cognizant transportation officers or the official who determined the amount of the claim, as appropriate, and the financial management officers of the installation concerned. (3) With respect to claims against employees of NASA incident to their employment—the personnel officer and the financial management officer of the installation concerned. (b) The appropriate counsel's office shall review and concur in the following: (1) All communications to and agreements with debtors relating to claims collection. (2) All determinations to compromise a claim, or to suspend or terminate collection action. (3) All referrals of claims, other than referrals to the Department of Justice pursuant to § 1261.404(b)(1). (4) All documents releasing debtors from liability to the United States. (5) All other actions relating to the collection of a claim which in the opinion of the official designated in or pursuant to § 1261.402 may affect the rights of the United States. [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) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1261_S1261_403. 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