DOT Reschedules Listening Session on DBE Proposed Rule Changes

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has rescheduled a Listening Session on the proposed changes to DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program rules to Dec. 5, 2013, and has extended the deadline for written comments on the proposed rule changes until Dec. 26. The Listening Session was originally scheduled for Oct. 9, but had to be postponed due to the government shutdown. The Listening Session will now be held at U.S. DOT headquarters in Washington D.C. and is intended to gather information on the potential costs associated with the proposed rules. AGC of America will have a witness participate at the Listening Session. AGC joined ARTBA in surveying members about the potential cost impacts of the proposal and these results will be presented at the Listening Session and in written comments. AGC chapters are also encouraged to have a spokesperson participate in the Listening Session. While DOT will be webcasting the event, in order to present oral comments, the witness must be physically present. DOT indicates that, due to space limitations, registration is required to participate in this event. Registration will close on Thursday, Nov. 21 so, in order to assure a reserved time slot, please register today.

If you plan to attend the event in person, please go to the following link to register:

• Listening Session Registration Form (in-person attendee)

If you plan to participate via web conference, please go to the following link to register:

• Listening Session Registration Form (via webconference attendee)

NOTE: If you registered for the cancelled Oct. 9 DBE NPRM Listening Session, you will need to register again. For more information, please contact Brian Deery at (703) 837-5319 or deeryb@agc.org.