If a registered apprenticeship program fails to respond to a valid request within five business days after receiving the request, the request is deemed to be denied. This situation is relevant in contexts where employers or contractors are trying to fulfill apprenticeship requirements, such as those under the Inflation Reduction Act or similar regulations. In such cases, if a request for qualified apprentices is not responded to within five business days, the employer can use this as evidence of a “Good Faith Effort” to comply with apprenticeship requirements, potentially satisfying regulatory obligations for a specific period.
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