[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 49, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 49CFR26.9]

[Page 268]
 
                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
 
          Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Transportation
 
PART 26_PARTICIPATION BY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN DEPARTMENT 
OF TRANSPORTATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS--Table of Contents
 
                            Subpart A_General
 
Sec. 26.9  How does the Department issue guidance and interpretations under 
this part?

    (a) This part applies instead of subparts A and C through E of 49 
CFR part 23 in effect prior to March 4, 1999. (See 49 CFR Parts 1 to 99, 
revised as of October 1, 1998.) Only guidance and interpretations 
(including interpretations set forth in certification appeal decisions) 
consistent with this part 26 and issued after March 4, 1999 have 
definitive, binding effect in implementing the provisions of this part 
and constitute the official position of the Department of 
Transportation.
    (b) The Secretary of Transportation, Office of the Secretary of 
Transportation, FHWA, FTA, and FAA may issue written interpretations of 
or written guidance concerning this part. Written interpretations and 
guidance are valid and binding, and constitute the official position of 
the Department of Transportation, only if they are issued over the 
signature of the Secretary of Transportation or if they contain the 
following statement:

    The General Counsel of the Department of Transportation has reviewed 
this document and approved it as consistent with the language and intent 
of 49 CFR part 26.