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, as supplemented by Secs. 417.215 and 417.220 of this part);
(b) Respondent in a USDA debarment and suspension action;
(c) USDA debarment or suspension official; or
(d) USDA grants officer, agreements officer, or other official authorized to enter into any type of nonprocurement transaction that is a covered transaction.