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FAR RIN: 9000-AL22 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: FAR Case 2009-008, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Recovery Act)--Buy American Requirements for Construction Material 
Abstract: DoD, GSA, and NASA published a final rule to implement the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) with respect to the Buy American provision, section 1605. Section 1605 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) of 2009 prohibits the use of funds appropriated for or otherwise made available by the Recovery Act for any project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work unless all of the iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in the project are produced in the United States. Section 1605 mandates application of the Recovery Act Buy American requirement in a manner consistent with U.S. obligations under international agreements. Least developed countries continue to be treated as designated countries per congressional direction. Section 1605 also provide for waivers under certain limited circumstances. 
Agency: DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)(FAR)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2    48 CFR 5    48 CFR 25    48 CFR 52   
Legal Authority: 41 USC 121(c)    10 USC ch 137    42 USC 2473(c)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  03/31/2009  74 FR 14623   
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  06/01/2009    
Final Rule  08/30/2010  75 FR 53153   
Final Action Effective  10/01/2010    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Cecelia L. Davis
Procurement Analyst
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)
1800 F Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20405
Phone:202 219-0202
Email: cecelia.davis@gsa.gov