DBE and ACDBE Final Rule FAQs

The U.S. Department of Transportation is publishing FAQs explaining implementation modifications to its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs under the September 25, 2026, final rule.

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This public notice provides frequently asked questions and answers regarding the U.S. Department of Transportation's September 25, 2026, final rule modifying implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) programs under 49 CFR parts 23 and 26. The document has been reviewed by the Department's General Counsel and approved as consistent with the language and intent of those regulations. The FAQs are informational guidance only. They do not have the force and effect of law and are not intended to bind the public; instead, they provide clarity regarding existing legal requirements and agency policies.

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NAICS926120Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs
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Oct 07, 2026 07:00 AM-Open Date
Dec 31, 2026 07:00 AM-Close Date
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