Water sector groups call for expanded Build America, Buy American waivers

A group of water sector organizations and technology companies are asking the U.S. Environmental Protections Agency (EPA) to expand Build America, Buy America (BABA) waivers for all EPA-funded water and wastewater infrastructure projects through the end of 2024, AMWA says.

The associations and companies are asking for clear guidance on how to implement the new requirements and secure a manufactured product waiver, quick approval, and issuance of National Waivers for manufactured products not adequately produced in the United States. They are also calling for greater transparency in the waiver issuance process.