2 CFR § 1326.137 - Who in the Department of Commerce may grant an exception to let an excluded person participate in a covered transaction?

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title: "2 CFR § 1326.137 - Who in the Department of Commerce may grant an exception to let an excluded person participate in a covered transaction?"
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# 1326.137 Who in the Department of Commerce may grant an exception to let an excluded person participate in a covered transaction?

Within the Department of Commerce, the Secretary of Commerce or designee has the authority to grant an exception to let an excluded person participate in a covered transaction, as provided in the OMB guidance at 2 CFR 180.135.