### Question
Can you define what appropriate authority means?


### Answer
**Appropriate authority** is defined as the following in *40 U.S.C. § 3318*:

> the head of a Federal agency, the Architect of the Capitol, or other official authority responsible for the operation of a public building

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 3318*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE II-PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND WORKS > PART A-GENERAL > CHAPTER 33-ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND ALTERATION**

