§556.404 — What do the non-procurement debarment rules require that I do? You must comply with the Department's non-procurement debarment regulations at 2 CFR parts 180 and 1400.
(a) You must notify BOEM if you know that you or your principals are excluded, disqualified, have been convicted or are indicted of a crime as described in 2 CFR part 180, subpart C. You must make this notification before you sign a lease, sublease, or an assignment of record title interest or operating rights interest, or become a lease or unit operator. This paragraph does not apply if you have previously provided a statement disclosing this information, and you have received an exception from the Department, as described in 2 CFR 180.135 and 2 CFR 1400.137. |
(b) If you wish to enter into a covered transaction with another person at a lower tier, as described in 2 CFR 180.200, you must first: (1) Verify that the person is not excluded or disqualified under 2 CFR part 180; and |
| (2) (ii) Include the obligation to comply with 2 CFR part 180, subpart C in its contracts and other transactions. |
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(c) After you enter into a covered transaction, you must immediately notify BOEM in writing if you learn that: (1) You failed to disclose pertinent information earlier; or |
(2) Due to changed circumstances, you or your principals now meet any of the criteria in 2 CFR 180.800. |
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