PARTNER Act

(C) Small business protection incentive

(i) In general. Notwithstanding subparagraph (B), if as a condition of receiving a grant for a new fixed guideway capital project, a core capacity improvement project, or a small start project, the grant recipient agrees to provide sufficient small business protections pursuant to clause (ii) to each owner of a small business concern (as such term is used in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) located in an area where transportation interruptions, including interruptions or impediments to foot traffic, are expected due to the project, the grant may be for an amount not exceeding—

(I) in the case of a new fixed guideway capital project or a small start project, 85 percent of the net capital project cost; and

(II) in the case of a core capacity improvement project, 85 percent of the net capital project cost of the incremental cost to increase the capacity in the corridor.

(ii) Sufficient small business protections described. For purposes of clause (i), to provide sufficient small business protections to an owner of a small business concern, the recipient of a grant for a project expected to result in transportation interruptions shall provide the owner with—

(I) a dedicated point of contact on the project;

(II) regular communications regarding the status of the project and any such interruptions; and

(III) additional signage to guide potential customers to the small business concern during periods of such interruptions.