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EPA Issues Project-Specific BABA Waiver for Lexington-Fayette Optical Sorting Equipment
Build America, Buy America Act (BABA)U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyUS
Announced
May 8, 2026
Effective
May 8, 2026
Description
EPA issued a project-specific nonavailability waiver for Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government for optical sorter and robotic sorting equipment under the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) program. The waiver period runs from May 8, 2026 through October 30, 2028, permitting use of non-domestic manufactured products where domestic alternatives are unavailable.
Key Findings
EPA Issues Project-Specific BABA Waiver for Lexington-Fayette Optical Sorting Equipment
EPA before they can be used by EPA financial assistance recipients. Waivers approved by other federal agencies do not satisfy BABA requirements for EPA-funded projects, unless it is a joint waiver with the EPA in which the EPA has signed the waiver. While all waivers expire, they can still be used by projects funded while they were active. **On this page:** * [Approved General Applicability Waivers](#general) * [App