31 U.S.C. § 7106

With the approval of the President, the head of an executive agency may delegate or otherwise arrange to have another executive agency carry out or supervise a project or class of projects jointly financed under this chapter. A delegation— (1) shall be made under conditions ensuring that duties and powers delegated are exercised consistent with law; and (2) may not relieve the head of an executive agency of responsibility for the proper and efficient management of a project for which the agency provides assistance.