A grantee may, notwithstanding any requirement in 2 CFR part 200, incur pre-award costs as specified in 2 CFR 200.308(d)(1) unless -
(a) ED regulations other than 2 CFR part 200 or a statute prohibit these costs; or
(b) The conditions of the award prohibit these costs.
[80 FR 67264, Nov. 2, 2015]