CFR > Title 32 - National Defense > SUBTITLE A—Department of Defense > CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (parts 1 to 399) > SUBCHAPTER C—DoD GRANT AND AGREEMENT REGULATIONS (Parts 21–37) > PART 21—DoD GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS—GENERAL MATTERS > SUBPART D—Authorities and Responsibilities for Making and Administering Assistance Awards (§21.400 to §21.465) > 21.455—Who can sign, administer, or terminate assistance instruments?

21.455—Who can sign, administer, or terminate assistance instruments?

Only grants officers are authorized to sign, administer, or terminate grants or cooperative agreements (other than technology investment agreements) on behalf of the Department of Defense. Similarly, only agreements officers may sign, administer, or terminate technology investment agreements.