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Rule/Notice/NOFO: OMB, Implementation Guidance on Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure
Federal Register/Notice: whitehouse.gov
Type of Requirement: Memorandum
Description: This memorandum provides supplemental implementation guidance to Federal agencies on: (1) the application of a Buy America preference to Federal financial assistance programs for infrastructure; and (2) the process for waiving such a Buy America preference — including the circumstances under which waivers may be justified as consistent with applicable law and policy. This memorandum rescinds and replaces OMB Memorandum M-22-11.
How is it enforced by FTA, DOT, Direct grant requirement, triennial review or other? OMB delegates to DOT the authority to enforce these requirements.
Is there a cost or time impact to grantees (best estimate): TBD
APTA Comment/Letter: TBD
APTA Staff Advisor: Linda Ford, lford@apta.com