FREE National Transit Institute DBE Class
On June 24-26, 2008, the National Transit Institute will hold a DBE training class in Nashville, TN. Tuition will be waived for federal, state and local government employees who work in transportation or related areas.
This training is designed to assist DBE transit agency staff and FTA regional staff with developing and implementing policies and procedures consistent with US DOT‘s revised DBE regulations, 49 CFR Part 26, and DOT guidance. This course will provide a basic understanding and working knowledge of the US DOT DBE regulations and DOT guidance. Attendees will be provided with the tools necessary to design and implement a DBE program in their organizations or agencies.
Topics:
- Federal requirements regarding DBE‘s
- Setting annual DBE goals
- Accounting for and reporting DBE participation
- Certification of DBE‘s
- Agency specific DBE requirements
- FTA‘s role in the DBE process
- Disputes and appeals under the DBE requirements
For more information about this NTI course and to register, please visit NTI's website.
