13 CFR § 315.4 - TAAC selection and operation.

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title: "13 CFR § 315.4 - TAAC selection and operation."
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section_name: "TAAC selection and operation."
chapter_name: "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE"
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# 315.4 TAAC selection and operation.

(a) EDA solicits applications from organizations interested in operating a TAAC through Notice of Funding Opportunity announcements laying out selection and award criteria. The following entities are eligible to apply:

(1) Universities or affiliated organizations;

(2) States or local governments; or

(3) Non-profit organizations.

(b) Entities selected to operate the TAACs are awarded cooperative agreements and work closely with EDA and import-impacted firms. TAAC cooperative agreements are subject to all Federal laws and to Federal, Department, and EDA policies, regulations, and procedures applicable to Federal financial assistance awards, including 2 CFR part 200.