The Build America, Buy America Act was enacted in 2021 as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). It mandates a preference for domestic content in infrastructure projects funded by federal financial assistance.
Key Requirements:
Iron and Steel: All manufacturing processes from melting through coating must occur in the United States.
Manufactured Products: Must be manufactured in the U.S., with more than 55% of the cost of components being of U.S. origin.
Construction Materials: Must be manufactured in the U.S., including non-ferrous metals, plastics, glass, fiber optic cables, lumber, engineered wood, and drywall.
Applicable Projects:
Infrastructure projects funded by federal financial assistance post-January 2, 2023, which include:
Roads, bridges, public transport, dams, ports, airports, water systems, energy facilities, etc.
Exemptions and Waivers:
Small Projects: Projects costing under $250,000 might be exempt under certain waivers.
Waiver Types:
Nonavailability: When products are not produced in the U.S. in sufficient quantity or quality.
Unreasonable Cost: If domestic materials increase project cost by more than 25%.
Public Interest: When domestic preference is not in the public interest.
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