Nthanda Chenot

REGULATIONS 26.73: I agree with the proposal to remove “unless the recipient requires…” 26.87(f): Agree with the removal of first sentence and replacement with something that allows us to admit a mistake was made. 26.87: You’re probably right that decertification after state suspension/debarment is probably a moot point, but it more so depends on the contracting structure within each state to keep the bad guys out. In my opinion, the (state) suspension/debarment status of a DBE should have no influence over their (federal) DBE certification status. However, offenders found guilty of federal crimes related to their business in any way should not be able to participate in the program. 26.45 Yes, any mention of a bidder’s list approach to goal setting should be deleted. 26.5 Can you please expand your definition of “recipient” to include better details corresponding to the DOT administrative agency? For example, AIPs grants are authorized for specific airports. So, when an airport receives an AIP grant, who is the “recipient” of the federal funds, the individual airport or the organization that owns the airport? This question makes sense when discussing the $250K threshold.