diff --git a/src/registrar/templates/application_authorizing_official.html b/src/registrar/templates/application_authorizing_official.html
index 2ac99be80..859a47520 100644
--- a/src/registrar/templates/application_authorizing_official.html
+++ b/src/registrar/templates/application_authorizing_official.html
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
     {% include "includes/ao_example.html" %}
   </div>
 
-<p>We typically don’t reach out to the authorizing official, but if contact is necessary, our practice is to coordinate first with you, the requestor. Read more about <a href="{% public_site_url 'domains/eligibility/#you-must-have-approval-from-an-authorizing-official-within-your-organization' %}">who can serve as an authorizing official</a>.</p>
+<p>We typically don’t reach out to the authorizing official, but if contact is necessary, our practice is to coordinate first with you, the requestor. Read more about <a class="usa-link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="{% public_site_url 'domains/eligibility/#you-must-have-approval-from-an-authorizing-official-within-your-organization' %}">who can serve as an authorizing official</a>.</p>
 
 {% endblock %}