This part and, through this part, pertinent portions of the OMB guidance in subparts A through I of 2 CFR part 180 (see table at 2 CFR 180.100(b)) apply to you if you are a--
(a) Participant or principal in a ``covered transaction'' (see subpart B of 2 CFR part 180 and the definition of ``nonprocurement transaction'' at 2 CFR 180.970.
(b) Respondent in an IMLS suspension or debarment action.
(c) IMLS debarment or suspension official;
(d) IMLS grants officer, agreements officer, or other official authorized to enter into any type of nonprocurement transaction that is a covered transaction.