4.
GRANTEE SUBMISSIONS INCLUDING PRIOR APPROVAL REQUESTS.
All grantee submissions (applications, reports, and requests, including
prior approvals) are to be addressed to the grant administrator except as
otherwise specified in writing by an authorized DOE official as determined by
the Contracting Officer.
All requests for prior approval must be signed by an individual who is
authorized to act for the grantee organization.
The signature of the principal investigator (unless also a corporate
officer or otherwise authorized) is insufficient to obtain action on a prior
approval request, although countersignature by the principal investigator is not
discouraged. Requests for budget
revisions shall be made using the same budget format as used in applying for the
grant and must be supported by a narrative justification.
Other prior approval requests may be made by letter.