The following NASA officials are delegated authority, as qualified by Sec. 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 Management or a designee who reports directly to the Associate Administrator for Management. 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 Sec. 1261.413: The NASA Comptroller or designee.
(d) NASA wide, with regard to subpart 1261.6: The NASA Comptroller or designee.
(e) NASA wide, for complying with pertinent provisions under these regulations for agency hearing or review (see Sec. Sec. 1261.408(b), 1261.503, and 1261.603(c)): The NASA General Counsel or designee.