Process and Burden of Proof Not specifically stated. No regulatory due process protections for firms. Written statement of reasons for denial required. Agency may have a 12-month waiting period for reapplication. No recertification requirement in DOT rules, though many recipients require recertification each year.
Certifications are valid for at least three years.
Firms must inform recipients of important changes in circumstances and submit a yearly statement that the facts relied on for certification remain true. No specific procedures. Due process protections recommended in guidance. Specific decertification procedures that all agencies must follow, including due process protections. Following a complaint or on an agency's own motion, the agency determines if there is reasonable cause to believe that the firm is ineligible.