[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 7, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2008] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 7CFR1.189] [Page 65] TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE PART 1_ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS--Table of Contents Subpart J_Procedures Relating to Awards Under the Equal Access to Justice Act in Proceedings Before the Department Sec. 1.189 Delegations of authority. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the Secretary of Agriculture delegates to the Judicial Officer authority to take final action on matters pertaining to the Act in proceedings covered by these rules. The Secretary by order may delegate authority to take final action on matters pertaining to the Act in particular cases to other subordinate officials or bodies. (b)(1) The Secretary of Agriculture delegates to the Director of the National Appeals Division authority to take final actions on matters pertaining to the Act for proceedings under 7 CFR part 11. (2) With respect to proceedings covered under Sec. 1.183(b)(1)(ii) of this part, the Board of Contract Appeals is authorized by statute (41 U.S.C. 607) to take final action. [68 FR 27435, May 20, 2003] Information Required From Applicants