(a)
In the interest of establishing and maintaining uniformity to the greatest extent feasible, deviations; i.e., the use of any policy or procedure in any manner that is inconsistent with a policy or procedure prescribed in the Federal Property Management Regulations, are prohibited unless such deviations have been requested from the approved by the Administrator of General Services or his authorized designee. Deviations may be authorized by the Administrator of General Services or his authorized designee when so doing will be in the best interest of the Government. Request for deviations shall clearly state the nature of the deviation and the reasons for such special action.
(b)
Requests for deviations from the FPMR shall be sent to the General Services Administration for consideration in accordance with the following:
(1)
For onetime (individual) deviations, requests shall be sent to the address provided in the applicable regulation. Lacking such direction, requests shall be sent to the Administrator of General Services, Washington, DC 20405.
(2)
For class deviations, requests shall be sent to only the Administrator of General Services.
Code of Federal Regulations
[54 FR 37652, Sept. 12, 1989]