QCO

Qualified Certification Official (QCO) For the purpose of certifying an act of arson. A State or local official authorized to investigate possible acts of arson. For the purposes of this definition, such an official is authorized to execute an Official Incident Report or its equivalent and may be an official or employee of such agencies as the local fire department, the local police department, or the State Fire Marshall Office or its equivalent. The term Qualified Certification Official also includes HUD, which will consult with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms of the Department of the Treasury in making its determinations.

Source

24 CFR § 573.2

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Scoping language

The following definitions are only applicable to loan guarantees under this part, and are not criminal definitions.

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