---
kind: "section"
citation: "32 C.F.R. § 260.5"
title: "32"
number: "260.5"
heading: "Responsibilities."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/32/260.5"
---

# §260.5. Responsibilities.

- (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](/usc/20/107.md)) and the implementing regulations ([34 CFR part 395](/cfr/34/part395.md)).
  - (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](/cfr/32/260.6.md) of this part.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 74 FR 62235, Nov. 27, 2009, unless otherwise noted.