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PHMSA Issues BABA Waiver for Gas Service Equipment
Build America, Buy America Act (BABA)Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)US
Announced
Jan 21, 2025
Effective
Jan 22, 2025
Implementation
Jan 22, 2025
Description
PHMSA published a waiver of Build America, Buy America Act requirements for gas service risers, gas service regulators, and gas meters used under the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Program. The waiver is effective January 22, 2025 and will expire on January 21, 2028. This three-year waiver applies to specific gas distribution equipment where domestic availability may be limited, allowing infrastructure safety and modernization projects to proceed.
Key Findings
PHMSA Issues BABA Waiver for Gas Service Equipment
about this notice, please contact Ms. Shakira Mack, Office of Pipeline Safety, by phone at 202-366-5090, or by email at Shakira.Mack@dot.gov. Office hours for PHMSA are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. # SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ## Electronic Access and Filing A copy of this Notice and all background material, along with electronic retrieval help and guidelines, may