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Appendix C - What's New in the New DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Rule?
Pages 91-92

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... APPENDIX C What's New in the New DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Rule? • Contract goals, or other race-conscious measures, must be used only to obtain DBE participation needed to meet overall goals that cannot be obtained through use of race-neutral measures.
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... [Formerly, a firm that wanted to work for the state highway agency, two airports, and three transit agencies in the same state had to fill out six application forms and endure six certification processes. This created significant burdens on applicants and used recipient resources inefficiently.]
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