FHWA publishes notice of proposed modification of EV charger Buy America waiver

FHWA issued a Federal Register notice proposing to modify the existing Buy America waiver for electric vehicle chargers and seeking public input. The proposal signals potential tightening of waiver terms (e.g., domestic content thresholds and applicability conditions) for EV chargers used in FHWA-funded projects. Compliance teams supplying EV charging equipment into federally supported transportation projects should review the proposal and prepare to adjust sourcing/certifications if the waiver is narrowed or modified.