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49 CFR §33.53

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There are three types of allocation orders available for communicating allocation actions. These are:
  1. (a)Set-aside: An official action that requires a person to reserve materials, services, or facilities capacity in anticipation of the receipt of rated orders;
  2. (b)Directive: An official action that requires a person to take or refrain from taking certain actions in accordance with its provisions. For example, a directive can require a person to: stop or reduce production of an item; prohibit the use of selected materials, services, or facilities; or divert the use of materials, services, or facilities from one purpose to another; and
  3. (c)Allotment: An official action that specifies the maximum quantity of a material, service, or facility authorized for a specific use.