(a) On March 1 of each designation year, the Department designates
or conditionally designates Native American grantees for the coming two
program years. The Grant Officer informs, in writing, each entity which
submitted a Notice of Intent that the entity has been:
(1) Designated;
(2) Conditionally designated;
(3) Designated for only a portion of its requested area or
population; or
(4) Denied designation.
(b) Designated Native American entities must ensure and provide
evidence to DOL that a system is in place to afford all members of the
eligible population within their service area an equitable opportunity
to receive employment and training activities and services.