# Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Procurements Under EPA Financial Assistance Agreements
> **Rule** · Direct final rule. · Published 2016-07-28 · Effective 2016-10-26 · 81 FR 49539
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-17510
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 49539
- **CFR reference:** 40 CFR 33
- **Publication date:** 2016-07-28
- **Effective date:** 2016-10-26
- **EPA docket:** EPA-HQ-OA-2006-0278
## Abstract

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action on revisions to the EPA's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. We are approving these revisions to improve the practical utility of the program, minimize burden, and clarify requirements that have been the subject of questions from recipients of EPA financial assistance and from disadvantaged business enterprises. These revisions are in accordance with the requirements of the Federal laws that govern the EPA DBE program.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/07/28/2016-17510/participation-by-disadvantaged-business-enterprises-in-procurements-under-epa-financial-assistance)
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