Final Rule which Requires Greater Accountability from State and Local Transportation Agencies and Adjusts the Personal Net Worth Limit for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Owners

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This rule improves the administration of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program by increasing accountability for recipients with respect to meeting overall goals, modifying and updating certification requirements, adjusting the personal net worth (PNW) threshold for inflation, providing for expedited interstate certification, adding provisions to foster small business participation, improving post-award oversight, and addressing other issues.