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FTA Guidance Letter on Buy America Small Purchase Waivers

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Dear Colleague Letter re Small Purchase Waiver 9.16.2016.pdf (123 KB)

This Dear Colleague letter clarifies “small purchases” for general public interest waivers under FTA's Buy America program as defined in the FAST Act.

Effective Date: Thursday, February 27, 2020