32 CFR §260.5
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- (a)The Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (PDUSD(P&R)), under the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, shall establish policies and procedures and monitor the Vending Facility Program.
- (b)The Heads of the DoD Components, in monitoring their respective programs, shall:
- (1)Approve or disapprove State licensing agency applications for permits and the provision of satisfactory sites;
- (2)Issue policies and procedures to designate and establish responsibilities of the on-site official;
- (3)Suspend or terminate a permit to operate a vending facility after consulting with the PDUSD(P&R) where circumstances warrant.
- (4)Ensure appropriate real property outgrants are accomplished in accordance with DoDI 4165.70, “Real Property Management,” 1 and consistent with the Randolph-Sheppard Act (20 U.S.C. 107) and the implementing regulations (34 CFR part 395).
- (5)The On-Site Official shall be the point of contact with State licensing agencies and shall:
- (i)Consult with State licensing agencies on articles and services to be provided;
- (ii)Establish appropriate limitations on the location or operation of a vending facility upon finding that the granting of a priority under the Act would adversely affect the interests of the United States. The On-Site Official shall justify this limitation in writing through the Head of the DoD Component concerned and the PDUSD(P&R) to the Secretary of Education for determination of whether the limitation is warranted.
- (iii)Notify State licensing agencies of acquisition or substantial alteration or renovation of property;
- (iv)Negotiate with State licensing agencies on other matters and adhere to guidance provided in § 260.6 of this part.