Federal Register #2026-19236

USDA Notice for Public Comment on Information Collection for Build America, Buy America Waiver

This notice from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks public comment on an information collection related to the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Waiver process. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Purpose: - Soliciting public input on the process for requesting waivers from BABA requirements for federally funded infrastructure projects - BABA requires all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in USDA-funded infrastructure projects to be produced in the United States - Waiver Process: - Recipients and subrecipients of USDA federal financial assistance may request waivers by submitting documentation electronically - The notice describes the information to be collected and the estimated reporting burden - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or quantities are identified, as this is a rulemaking and information collection notice, not a procurement solicitation - Unique Requirements: - Focus on compliance with domestic sourcing for infrastructure materials - Outlines the process for requesting exceptions to these requirements

Description

The Department of Agriculture has submitted an information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection pertains to the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Waiver, which involves compliance with sourcing requirements for infrastructure projects funded by USDA Federal financial assistance programs. The notice invites public comments on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection, which includes waiver requests submitted by recipients and subrecipients. The information will be collected electronically and is intended to ensure compliance with BABAA sourcing requirements.

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