Code of Federal Regulations · Section

§ 1532.1140 — Can An Exception Be Made To Allow Me To Receive An Award Even Though I May Be Disqualified?

2 C.F.R. § 1532.1140

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(a) After consulting with the EPA debarring official, the head of any Federal department or agency (or designee) may exempt any particular award or a class of awards with that department or agency from CAA or CWA disqualification. In the event an exemption is granted, the exemption must:

(1) Be in writing; and

(2) State why the exemption is in the paramount interests of the United States.

(b) In the event an exemption is granted, the exempting department or agency must send a copy of the exemption decision to the EPA debarring official for inclusion in the official record.