claims by more than one person arising from a single accident or incident, individual claim forms shall be used. A claim which should have been presented to the Agency, but which was mistakenly addressed to or filed with another Federal Agency, shall be deemed to have been presented to the Agency as of the date the claim is received by the Agency. If a claim is mistakenly addressed to or filed with the Agency, the Agency shall transfer it forthwith to the appropriate Agency.

(b) A claimant shall mail, or deliver his claim to the Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Information Agency, 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, D.C. 20547.

(a) Claims for loss or damage of property may be filed by the owner of the property, or his legal representatives. Claims for personal injury or death may be made by the injured person or a legal representative of the injured or deceased person. The claim, if filed by a legal representative, should show the capacity of the person signing and be accompanied by evidence of his authority to act.

(b) The claim and all other papers requiring the signature of the claimant should be signed by him personally or by his representative. Signatures should be identical throughout.

§ 511.6 Agency authority to adjust, determine, compromise. and settle claims and limitations upon that authority.

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(a) The General of the Agency, or his designee, is delegated authority to consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, compromise, and settle claims asserted under the provisions of section 2672 of the Act and under this part.

(b) Limitation on Agency authority: An award, compromise, or settlement of a claim by the Agency under the provisions of section 2672 of the Act, in excess of $25,000, shall be effected only with the prior written approval of the Attorney General or his designee. § 511.7

Investigations.

The Agency may request any other Federal agency to investigate a claim filed under section 2672 of the Act, or to conduct a physical or mental examination of the claimant and provide a report of such examination.

(a) Pursuant to the provisions of section 2401(b) of title 28 of the United States Code, a tort claim against the United States shall be forever barred unless presented in writing to the Agency within two (2) years after such claim accrues.

(b) A suit may not be filed until the claim shall have been finally denied by the Agency. Failure of the Agency to make final disposition of the claim within six (6) months after it has been presented shall, at the option of the claimant any time thereafter, be deemed a final denial of the claim for purposes of the Act and of this part.

(c) A suit shall not be filed for a sum greater than the amount of the claim presented to the Agency, except where the increased amount is based upon newly discovered evidence not reasonably discoverable at the time for presenting the claim to the Agency, or upon allegation and proof of intervening facts, relating to amount of the claim.

§ 511.9 Supporting evidence.

(a) In support of claims for personal injury or death, the claimant should submit a written report by the attending physician. The report should show the nature and extent of injury, the nature and extent of treatment, the effect upon earning capacity, either temporarily or permanently, the degree of permanent disability, if any, the prognosis, and the period of hospitalization, or incapacitation. Itemized bills for medical, hospital, or burial expenses actually incurred should be attached to report.

(b) In support of claims for damage to property which has been or can be economically repaired, the claimant should submit at least two itemized signed statements, or estimates by reliable, disinterested firms or itemized signed receipts if payment has been made.

(c) In support of claims for loss or damage to property which is not economically repairable, the claimant should submit statements of the original cost of the property, date of purchase, and the value of the property before and after the accident together with a statement setting forth the basis used in arriving at such value. Such statements should be from at least two disinterested, competent persons, preferably reputable dealers or other qualified persons familiar with the type of property in question.

§ 511.10 Settlement of claim.

The General Counsel will review the findings from the standpoint of questions of law applicable to the claim and will determine disposition. The General Counsel will make final review for settlement of the claim and will sign SF-1145, Voucher for Payment Under Federal Tort Claims Act, and forward it to the Finance Division for payment of claim. Payment of any award or settlement in the amount of $2,500 or less will be authorized from the appropriation and allotment current for obligation on the date of settlement irrespective of when the cause of action arose. Payment of any award, compromise or settlement in an amount in excess of $2,500, shall be paid in a manner similar to judgments and compromises out of the appropriation provided by section (c), Public Law 89-506 (28 U.S.C. 2672).

whose act or omission resulted in the claim. Adjudication and payment shall likewise be conclusive on all officers of the United States, unless procured by fraud. § 511.12 When litigation is involved in claim.

If a claimant does not agree to a settlement of a claim of which is considered fair and equitable by the Agency's responsible officials, the claimant, upon the final disposition thereof by the Agency, may elect to file suit. Relief from claims which are disallowed may be sought by filing suit in the U.S. District Court for the district where the claimant resides or wherein the act of omission complained of occurred. The failure of the Agency to make final disposition of a claim within 6 months after it has been filed shall, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2672, and at the option of the claimant at any time thereafter, is deemed a final denial of the claim. If a suit is filed against the Government involving the Agency, the Department of Justice will request the Agency to furnish the complete file on the case. The Office of the General Counsel will represent the Agency in all negotiations with the Department of Justice.

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(a) "ACDA" and "Agency" mean the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency.

(b) "Employee" includes anyone serving in the Agency as:

(1) A person appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate to a position in the Agency.

(2) A person appointed by the Director or by his designee to a position in the Agency.

(3) A special Government employee. (c) "Regular officer or employee" means an employee as defined in paragraph (b) (1) and (2) of this section.

(d) "Special Government employee" means a "special Government employee" as defined in section 202 of Title 18 of the United States Code who is employed by the Agency.1

Subpart A-Standards of Conduct § 601.735-10 General.

(a) All employees of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency are required to conduct themselves in such a manner as to create and maintain respect for ACDA and the U.S. Government, to avoid situations which require or appear to require a balancing of private interests or obligations against official duties, to be mindful of the high standards of integrity expected of them in all their activities, both personal and official, and to conform with the standards of conduct and with the applicable statutes, rules, and regulations governing their activities. Particularly, an employee shall avoid any action, whether or not specifically prohibited, which might result in, or create the appearance of:

(1) Using public office for private gain;

(2) Giving preferential treatment to any organization or person;

(3) Impeding Government efficiency or economy;

(4) Losing complete independence or impartiality of action;

(5) Making a Government decision outside official channels;

1 Under the Arms Control and Disarmament Act, such an employee may not serve the Agency for more than one hundred days in any fiscal year.

(6) Affecting adversely the confidence of the public in the integrity of the Government;

(7) Using his Government employment to coerce, or give the appearance of coercing, a person to provide financial benefit to himself or another person, particularly one with whom he has family, business, or financial ties.

(b) An officer or employee of another Federal agency, a Foreign Service officer or employee, and a member of the uniformed services as defined in 37 U.S.C. 101(3) who is assigned or loaned to the ACDA shall adhere to the standards of conduct applicable to employees as set forth in this part.

§ 601.735-11

Ethical and regulatory standards of conduct of employees. The Code of Ethics for Government Service set forth by the Legisltive Branch in House Concurrent Resolution 175, passed in 1958; Standards of Ethical Conduct for Government Officers and Employees set forth by the President in Executive Order 11222, dated May 8, 1965, and in the regulations issued by the Civil Service Commission pursuant to that Executive order (5 CFR Part 735); statutes, rules, and regulations governing conduct of employees; and regulations set forth in the ACDA Manual shall govern ACDA employees in their service to the Government.

§ 601.735-12 Statutes, rules, and regulations governing conduct of employees.

(a) Conflict of interest statutes. The provisions of 18 U.S.C. 203, 205, 207, 208, and 209 prohibiting conflicts of interest between an employee's Government duties and his outside activities are summarized in specific sections of this Part 601.

(b) Other statutory provisions quoted or summarized. This Part 601 contains numbered sections, applicable particularly to ACDA employees, based on statutes specified in each section.

(c) Miscellaneous statutory provisions. In addition to the statutory provisions referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section, ACDA employees must observe the following:

(1) House Concurrent Resolution 175, 85th Congress, 2d Session, 72 Stat. B12, the "Code of Ethics for Government Service".

(2) Chapter 11 of Title 18, United States Code, relating to bribery, graft,