(a) See HHS' COTR Handbook for information on additional COTR training requirements.
(b) Training policy exceptions -(1) EVM training. In the event that there is an urgent requirement for a COTR to administer a contract to which EVM will be applied, and the individual has not yet met the EVM training requirement, the HCA (non-delegable) may authorize the individual to perform the position duties, provided that the individual meets the training requirement within 9 months from the date of assignment to the contract. If the individual does not complete the training requirement within 9 months, the HCA's approval for the individual's assignment to the contract will automatically terminate on that date. In addition, during any extension period, the COTR must work under the direction of a COTR, or Program/Project Manager who has taken an EVM course.
(2) Other additional HHS training. The HCA (non-delegable) may grant a time extension of up to 9 months to a COTR to complete the PBA, Federal appropriations law, and green purchasing training requirements, including completion of refresher training. If the individual does not complete the training requirement within the extension period, the HCA's approval will automatically terminate on that date.
[75 FR 21509, Apr. 26, 2010]
