Certification proposals reduce burdens on state and local governments and small firms. Other aspects of narrow tailoring Variety of mechanisms available to achieve goals, from which recipients have flexibility to choose. Recipients can periodically review attainments to determine whether race-conscious measures are still needed. Certification standards have been improved, with ownership and control tests more focused. Presumption of social and economic disadvantage is reviewable and subject to challenge by third parties.
Firms leave program if they grow too large.