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 Sec. 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)