The functions, powers, and duties of the Secretary of Transportation to attempt collection of claims, to compromise claims of the United States not exceeding $100,000 (excluding interest) and to suspend and terminate action to collect such claims are delegated to:
(a) The Assistant Secretary for Administration with respect to collection, compromise, suspension and termination of claims arising out of the activities of, or referred to, the Working Capital Fund;
(b) The Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs with respect to collection, compromise, suspension and termination of collection of claims under 31 U.S.C. 3711 arising out of the activities of, or referred to, the Office of the Secretary (excluding claims pertaining to the Working Capital Fund); and
(c) The heads of other DOT operating elements with respect to claims arising out of the activities of, or referred to, their organizations.
[53 FR 51238, Dec. 21, 1988, as amended at 58 FR 6898, Feb. 3, 1993; 73 FR 57269, Oct. 2, 2008]