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FHWA Updates Multiple BABA Q&A Documents
Build America, Buy America Act (BABA)Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)US
Announced
Jan 5, 2026
Description
FHWA updated multiple Q&A documents on January 5, 2026, covering the Manufactured Products Final Rule, general FHWA Buy America Federal-aid Program, BABA requirements for different time periods (pre-October 23, 2023; on/after October 23, 2023 before March 20, 2025; on/after March 20, 2025), and De Minimis Costs and Small Grants waivers. These guidance documents clarify implementation of Buy America requirements for Federal-aid highway projects.
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FHWA Updates Multiple BABA Q&A Documents
Questions and Answers (Q&As) on the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Manufactured Products Final Rule Updated January 5, 2026 Background On January 14, 2025, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a final rule terminating its general waiver on manufactured products and establishing new Buy America requirements for manufactured products used in Federal-aid highway projects (“the Manufactured Products Fi
FHWA Updates Multiple BABA Q&A Documents
l Tables for Fiscal Year 2026 1/29/2026 - Supplementary Tables for Fiscal Year 2026 1/5/2026 - Q&As for Manufactured Product (MP) Final Rule 1/5/2026 - General FHWA Buy America Federal-aid Program Q&As 1/5/2026 - Build America, Buy America Act Q&As (on or after October 23, 2023 and before March 20, 2025) 1/5/2026 - Build America, Buy America Act Q&As (on or after March 20, 2025) 1/5/2026 - Build America, Buy America