Buy America Waiver Notification System, 19927 [E8-7664]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 71 / Friday, April 11, 2008 / Notices Notice is hereby given that as a result of the Administrator’s disaster declaration, applications for disaster loans may be filed at the address listed above or other locally announced locations. The following areas have been determined to be adversely affected by the disaster: Primary Counties: Aiken, Allendale, Williamsburg. Contiguous Counties: South Carolina: Bamberg, Barnwell, Berkeley, Clarendon, Colleton, Edgefield, Florence, Georgetown, Hampton, Lexington, Marion, Orangeburg, Saluda. Georgia: Burke, Richmond, Screven. The Interest Rates are: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Percent Homeowners With Credit Available Elsewhere ......................... Homeowners Without Credit Available Elsewhere .................. Businesses With Credit Available Elsewhere ................................. Businesses & Small Agricultural Cooperatives Without Credit Available Elsewhere .................. 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The agenda for the committee meeting will include a summary of the work of the Fine Arts Office since its last 19:21 Apr 10, 2008 Dated: April 4, 2008. Marcee F. Craighill, Secretary, Fine Arts Committee, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–7813 Filed 4–10–08; 8:45 am] 5.500 The number assigned to this disaster for physical damage is 11211 C and for economic injury is 11212 0. The States which received an EIDL Declaration # are South Carolina, Georgia. VerDate Aug<31>2005 meeting on November 16, 2007 and the announcement of gifts and loans of furnishings as well as financial contributions from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007. Public access to the Department of State is strictly controlled and space is limited. Members of the public wishing to take part in the meeting should telephone the Fine Arts Office at (202) 647–1990 or send an e-mail to Craighillmf@state.gov by April 17 to make arrangements to enter the building. The public may take part in the discussion as long as time permits and at the discretion of the chairman. Jkt 214001 SUMMARY: This notice provides a revised statement of policy concerning the FHWA’s process for reviewing Buy America Waiver requests on Federal-aid highway construction projects. The FHWA has established a Web page to provide the public with an informal notice and comment opportunity for all Buy America waiver requests. DATES: The policy became effective on December 26, 2007, when the President signed Public Law 110–161, the ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008’’ into law. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this notice, please contact Mr. Gerald Yakowenko, FHWA Office of Program Administration, (202) 366–1562, or via e-mail at gerald.yakowenko@dot.gov. For legal questions, please contact Mr. Michael Harkins, FHWA Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366–4928, or via e-mail at michael.harkins@dot.gov. Office hours for the FHWA are from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: www.archives.gov and the Government Printing Office’s database at: https:// www.access.gpo.gov/nara. Background The FHWA’s Buy America policy in 23 CFR 635.410 requires a domestic manufacturing process for any steel or iron products (including protective coatings) that are permanently incorporated in a Federal-aid construction project. The regulation also provides for a waiver of the Buy America requirements when the application would be inconsistent with the public interest or when satisfactory quality domestic steel and iron products are not sufficiently available. This notice provides information regarding the FHWA’s implementation of an informal Buy America waiver notification and comment process as required by Public Law 110–161, the ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008.’’ Division K, Section 130 of this law states: Not less than 15 days prior to waiving, under her statutory authority, any Buy America requirement for Federal-aid highway projects, the Secretary of Transportation shall make an informal public notice and comment opportunity on the intent to issue such waiver and the reasons therefore: Provided, That the Secretary shall provide an annual report to the Appropriations Committees of the Congress on any waivers granted under the Buy America requirements. The FHWA has established an internet Web page (https:// www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/ contracts/waivers.cfm) to provide notification and the opportunity for public comment for every Buy America waiver. Interested parties are encouraged to subscribe to this notification system to receive notifications regarding current waiver requests. The FHWA will review and consider all comments received during the comment period before issuing a final decision on any waiver request. Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110–161, 23 CFR 635.410. Issued on: April 4, 2008. James D. Ray, Acting Federal Highway Administrator. [FR Doc. E8–7664 Filed 4–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P Electronic Access An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded from the Federal Register’s home page at: https:// PO 00000 Frm 00126 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19927 E:\FR\FM\11APN1.SGM 11APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 71 (Friday, April 11, 2008)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-7664]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Buy America Waiver Notification System

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice provides a revised statement of policy concerning 
the FHWA's process for reviewing Buy America Waiver requests on 
Federal-aid highway construction projects. The FHWA has established a 
Web page to provide the public with an informal notice and comment 
opportunity for all Buy America waiver requests.

DATES: The policy became effective on December 26, 2007, when the 
President signed Public Law 110-161, the ``Consolidated Appropriations 
Act, 2008'' into law.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this notice, 
please contact Mr. Gerald Yakowenko, FHWA Office of Program 
Administration, (202) 366-1562, or via e-mail at 
gerald.yakowenko@dot.gov. For legal questions, please contact Mr. 
Michael Harkins, FHWA Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366-4928, or 
via e-mail at michael.harkins@dot.gov. Office hours for the FHWA are 
from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Electronic Access

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded from the 
Federal Register's home page at: https://www.archives.gov and the 
Government Printing Office's database at: https://www.access.gpo.gov/
nara.

Background

    The FHWA's Buy America policy in 23 CFR 635.410 requires a domestic 
manufacturing process for any steel or iron products (including 
protective coatings) that are permanently incorporated in a Federal-aid 
construction project. The regulation also provides for a waiver of the 
Buy America requirements when the application would be inconsistent 
with the public interest or when satisfactory quality domestic steel 
and iron products are not sufficiently available.
    This notice provides information regarding the FHWA's 
implementation of an informal Buy America waiver notification and 
comment process as required by Public Law 110-161, the ``Consolidated 
Appropriations Act, 2008.'' Division K, Section 130 of this law states:

    Not less than 15 days prior to waiving, under her statutory 
authority, any Buy America requirement for Federal-aid highway 
projects, the Secretary of Transportation shall make an informal 
public notice and comment opportunity on the intent to issue such 
waiver and the reasons therefore: Provided, That the Secretary shall 
provide an annual report to the Appropriations Committees of the 
Congress on any waivers granted under the Buy America requirements.

    The FHWA has established an internet Web page (https://
www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/contracts/waivers.cfm) to provide 
notification and the opportunity for public comment for every Buy 
America waiver. Interested parties are encouraged to subscribe to this 
notification system to receive notifications regarding current waiver 
requests. The FHWA will review and consider all comments received 
during the comment period before issuing a final decision on any waiver 
request.

    Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110-161, 23 CFR 635.410.

    Issued on: April 4, 2008.
James D. Ray,
Acting Federal Highway Administrator.
 [FR Doc. E8-7664 Filed 4-10-08; 8:45 am]
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