48 CFR § 50.100 - 50.100 Definitions.

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title: "48 CFR § 50.100 - 50.100   Definitions."
title_number: 48
title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
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section_name: "50.100   Definitions."
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# 50.100 50.100   Definitions.

As used in this part—

*Approving authority* means an agency official or contract adjustment board authorized to approve actions under Pub. L. 85-804 and E.O. 10789.

*Secretarial level* means a level at or above the level of a deputy assistant agency head, or a contract adjustment board.