This document provides notice of a temporary public interest waiver for construction materials to prepare for compliance with the new Made in America standards for construction materials. This waiver was applicable between May and November 2022.
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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Comments to Federal Highway Administration on IIJA Policy
Association of Clean Water Administrators’ Letter to U.S. EPA on BIL Implementation Recommendations
This letter offers recommendations for BIL implementation including flexibility for states as well as clearer EPA guidance on metrics, environmental justice, BABA requirements, and coordination between funding programs.
Association of Clean Water Administrators BIL SRF Questions and Answers
This Q&A answers questions about technical assistance, additional subsidization, eligibility, equivalency, grants management, LSLR, and other relevant topics.
U.S. EPA Letter to Governors on State Revolving Fund Allotments
This letter from EPA Administrator Regan to Governors describes BIL’s investment in drinking water and wastewater systems, highlighting EPA goals and priorities for partnering with states and estimated 2022 state allotments of funds through the SRFs.
U.S. EPA Build America Buy America Act WIFIA Waiver for Projects in Design
This memo describes EPA’s decision to waive certain BABAA requirements for WIFIA program project design plans prior to May, 14, 2022 in order to promote more timely and cost-effective water infrastructure upgrades.
DWSRF Disadvantaged Community Definition: A Reference for States
This document defines what disadvantaged communities (DAC) are and lists their indicators, evaluating the strengths and limitations of these indicators. It also provides information on uses of DAC additional subsidy in FFY 2021 and considerations for states seeking to improve assistance to DACs.
National Estuary Program BIL Implementation Memo
This memo describes BIL’s partnership with NEP in implementing $132 million in funding for FFY 2022-2026 as well as project priorities and guidance.
U.S. EPA BIL SRF Q & A Document
This document offers answers to questions related to CWSRF and DWSRF topics. Topics include: CWSRF TA reserve, additional subsidization, cash-draws, DWSRF set-asides, eligibility, equivalency, grants management, LSLR, and small systems.
U.S. EPA BIL SRF Implementation Memo Fact Sheet
This factsheet details EPA priorities in implementing BIL SRF funding for water infrastructure, such as allowing state flexibility, investing in disadvantaged communities, and making progress on lead service line replacement, among others. It also lists SRF funding numbers of funding available, state match, and additional subsidy.
