14 CFR § 385.8 - Exercise of authority in “acting” capacity.

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title: "14 CFR § 385.8 - Exercise of authority in “acting” capacity."
title_number: 14
title_name: "Aeronautics and Space"
section_number: "385.8"
section_name: "Exercise of authority in “acting” capacity."
chapter_name: "OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION PROCEEDINGS)"
subchapter_number: "E"
subchapter_name: "ORGANIZATION"
part_number: "385"
part_name: "STAFF ASSIGNMENTS AND REVIEW OF ACTION UNDER ASSIGNMENTS"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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authority: "49 U.S.C. 329, 40101, 41101, 41301, and 41701."
regulatory_source: "Docket No. T-1, 49 FR 50985, Dec. 31, 1984, unless otherwise noted."
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# 385.8 Exercise of authority in “acting” capacity.

Unless the assignment provides otherwise, staff members serving in an “acting” capacity may exercise the authority assigned to the staff members for whom they are acting.