1326.137—Who in the Department of Commerce may grant an exception to let an excluded person participate in a covered transaction?
               		
               	 	
               	 	
               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	
               	 	
    
         Within the Department of Commerce, the Secretary of Commerce or designee has the authority to grant an exception to let an excluded person participate in a covered transaction, as provided in the OMB guidance at  2 CFR 180.135.