USDA Seeks Comments on Renewing BABA Waiver Request Form
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The notice keeps in place USDA’s existing data collection for organizations that request waivers from Build America, Buy America requirements. It affects state, local and tribal governments, universities, and nonprofit organizations that receive USDA-related federal funding and may need to explain why a domestic-content requirement should not apply to a project. Comments are due by August 28, 2026. Affected organizations should review whether the form still captures the right information and submit feedback if the process creates unnecessary burden or needs clarification.
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Key Changes
- Renews USDA’s existing information collection for Build America, Buy America waiver requests
- Invites public comments on the continued use of Optional Form OF-2211
- Sets an August 28, 2026 deadline for comments
Obligations
What this law requires
Organizations seeking a USDA-related Build America, Buy America waiver should provide the waiver request information collected through Optional Form OF-2211, explaining why the domestic-content requirement should not apply to the project.
Any organization submitting comments on the renewed OF-2211 information collection must ensure USDA receives the comments by August 28, 2026 to have them assured of consideration.