[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 2, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2008] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 2CFR180.425] [Page 23] TITLE 2--GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET GOVERNMENTWIDE GUIDANCE FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS PART 180_OMB GUIDELINES TO AGENCIES ON GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION Subpart D_Responsibilities of Federal Agency Officials Regarding Transactions Sec. 180.425 When do I check to see if a person is excluded or disqualified? As a Federal agency official, you must check to see if a person is excluded or disqualified before you-- (a) Enter into a primary tier covered transaction; (b) Approve a principal in a primary tier covered transaction; (c) Approve a lower tier participant if your agency's approval of the lower tier participant is required; or (d) Approve a principal in connection with a lower tier transaction if your agency's approval of the principal is required.