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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-01-23 Correspondence - USDA - Build America, Buy America Act Customer Guide Now OnlineFrom:USDA Rural Development Montana To:Agenda Subject:Build America, Buy America Act Customer Guide Now Online Date:Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:51:17 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT Build America, Buy America Act Customer Guide Now Online Rural Development Build America, Buy America Implementation Waiver Expired Feb. 3, 2023 WASHINGTON, March 1, 2023 – USDA Rural Development (RD) today published a Build America, BuyAmerica (BABAA) Customer Guide to help organizations receiving RD financial assistance comply withBABAA and its requirements for their projects. The guide will help people determine if their project is subject to BABAA and explain how to document compliance. RD’s implementation waiver for BABAA expired Feb. 3, 2023. All non-Federal organizations receiving RDfinancial assistance for infrastructure projects are now required to exclusively use iron, steel,manufactured products and construction materials manufactured in the United States. The BuildAmerica, Buy America Act was enacted on Nov. 15, 2021, as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. For more information, go to Build America, Buy America Act | Rural Development (usda.gov) or email USDA-RD BABAA Inquiries for assistance. USDA also will publish a Spanish language version of the BABAACustomer Guide. USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. To subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit GovDelivery subscriber page. # USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Questions? Contact Us 2229 Boot Hill Court Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone: (406) 585-2580 STAY CONNECTED: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences | Help USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. This email was sent to agenda@bozeman.net by USDA Rural Development · 1400 Independence Ave SW · Washington DC 20250· 800-670-6553