40 C.F.R. § 33.101

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 33.101 - What are the objectives of this part?

The objectives of this part are:

(a) To ensure nondiscrimination in the award of contracts under EPA financial assistance agreements. To that end, implementation of this rule with respect to grantees, sub-grantees, loan recipients, prime contractors, or subcontractors in particular States or locales-notably those where there is no apparent history of relevant discrimination-must comply with equal protection standards at that level, apart from the EPA DBE Rule's constitutional compliance as a national matter;
(b) To harmonize EPA's DBE Program objectives with the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Pena, 515 U.S. 200 (1995);
(c) To help remove barriers to the participation of DBEs in the award of contracts under EPA financial assistance agreements; and
(d) To provide appropriate flexibility to recipients of EPA financial assistance in establishing and providing contracting opportunities for DBEs.

40 C.F.R. §33.101

73 FR 15913 , Mar. 26, 2008
81 FR 49546 , 10/26/2016