The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Water issued an updated guidance memorandum to regional water management division directors to implement ARRA requirements for clean water and drinking water state revolving funds (SRF) loan programs. The guidance includes definitions to better determine the interpretation and implementation of the Buy American provisions of ARRA, particularly as they related to use of American made iron, steel and manufactured goods in the construction of a project.
Implementation requirements for Buy American waivers include step-by-step process requirements for SRF applicants along with worksheets for such waivers, and foreign and domestic construction materials price comparisons. The guidance also includes an explanation of how EPA will issue national waivers in certain situations and sample Buy American contract language and certification. EPA plans to announce the availability of the guidance in an upcoming Federal Register.
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