# 48 C.F.R. § 2101.102 (2026): Authority

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P2101_S2101_102

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 2101.102 (2026)
- **Heading:** Authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 48 CFR: Federal Acquisition Regulations System / Chapter 21: OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, FEDERAL EMPLOYEES GROUP LIFE INSURANCE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION / Part 2101: FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM / Subpart 2101.1: Subpart 2101.1—Purpose, Authority, Issuance / § 2101.102: Authority.

## Text

(a) The LIFAR is issued by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management in accordance with the authority of 5 U.S.C. Chapter 87 and other applicable laws and regulations.
(b) The LIFAR does not replace or incorporate regulations found at 5 CFR part 870, which provide the substantive policy guidance for administration of the FEGLI Program under 5 U.S.C. chapter 87. The following is the order of precedence in interpreting a contract provision under the FEGLI Program:
(1) 5 U.S.C. chapter 87.
(2) 5 CFR part 870.
(3) 48 CFR chapters 1 and 21.
(4) The FEGLI Program contract.
[58 FR 40372, July 28, 1993, as amended at 70 FR 41149, July 18, 2005]

## Nearby sections

- [48 C.F.R. § 2101.101 (2026) Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P2101_S2101_101.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 2101.102 (2026) Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P2101_S2101_102.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 2101.103 (2026) Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P2101_S2101_103.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 2101.104-1 (2026) Publication and code arrangement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P2101_S2101_104_1.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 2101.104-2 (2026) Arrangement of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P2101_S2101_104_2.md)

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