(a) DOE field organizations designated by the Office of Management are responsible for processing routine activity code related transactions for specified groupings of field organizations. Each field organization in a specified grouping will forward their activity address code related transactions to the grouping's lead organization for processing. Each lead organization shall designate a point of contact who will:

1. (1) Verify the need, purpose, and validity of each transaction; and
2. (2) Be the specified grouping's authorized point of contact for dealing directly with GSA.

(b) The Office of Management is responsible for:

1. (1) All policy matters related to the issuance and control of activity address codes within DOE; and
2. (2) Furnishing the identity of the lead field organization points of contact to GSA.