Does this part apply to me?

This part applies to you if you are— (a) A participant or principal in a “covered transaction” (see subpart B of this part and the definition of “nonprocurement transaction” in § 180.970 of this title). (b) A respondent in a suspension or debarment action of the Department. (c) An ED deciding official; or (d) An ED officer authorized to enter into any type of nonprocurement transaction that is a covered transaction. (Authority: E.O. 12549 (3 CFR 1986 Comp., p. 189); E.O. 12689 (3 CFR 1989 Comp., p. 235); sec. 2455, Pub. L. 103-355, 108 Stat. 3327 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note); 20 U.S.C. 1082, 1094, 1221e-3, and 3474)