Conn. Agencies Regs. § 13a-165-1
The purpose of sections 13a-165-1 through 13a-165-15 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies is to provide information regarding the substantive criteria and administrative procedures employed by the Department of Transportation in determining whether a person, firm or corporation meets the eligibility requirements for certification as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) under the Department's DBE program. These regulations are intended to implement the disadvantaged business enterprise eligibility requirements of Title 49, Part 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations (i.e., 49 CFR Part 23) as those requirements are made applicable to federally-assisted programs or projects undertaken by the Department as a recipient of Federal funds.
Conn. Agencies Regs. § 13a-165-1