[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 23, Volume 1] [Revised as of April 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 23CFR230.203] [Page 45] TITLE 23--HIGHWAYS CHAPTER I--FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PART 230_EXTERNAL PROGRAMS--Table of Contents Subpart B_Supportive Services for Minority, Disadvantaged, and Women Business Enterprises Sec. 230.203 Policy. Based on the provisions of Pub. L. 97-424, dated January 6, 1983, it is the policy of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to promote increased participation of minority business enterprises in Federal-aid highway contracts in part through the development and implementation of cost effective supportive services programs through the State highway agencies.