processes under this subsection, in
accordance with the program established
under this subsection and guidelines
developed under paragraph (2)(A)(ii).
(ii) Contents and use.--The
procedures and requirements developed
under clause (i) shall--
(I) ensure reasonable
uniformity in any accreditation
and certification processes if
there is more than one selected
entity; and
(II) be used by any
selected entity in conducting
accreditations and overseeing
the certification process under
this subsection.
(iii) Disagreement.--Any
disagreement among selected entities in
developing procedures under clause (i)
shall be resolved by the designated
officer.
(C) Designation.--A selected entity may
accredit any qualified third party to carry out
the certification process under this
subsection.
(D) Disadvantaged business involvement.--In
accrediting qualified third parties to carry
out the certification process under this
subsection, a selected entity shall ensure, to
the extent practicable, that the third parties
include qualified small, minority, women-owned,
or disadvantaged business concerns when
appropriate. The term ``disadvantaged business
concern'' means a small business that is owned
and controlled by socially and economically
disadvantaged individuals, as defined in
section 124 of title 13, United States Code of
Federal Regulations.
(E) Treatment of other certifications.--At
the request of any entity seeking
certification, any selected entity may
consider, as appropriate, other relevant