On February 21, 2023, the Federal Highway Administration (“FHWA”) published a Notice of Waiver for Buy America requirements related to Electric Vehicle (“EV”) Chargers, 88 Fed. Reg. 10619. This waiver notice follows the Notice of Proposed Waiver published by FHWA on August 31, 2022. See 87 Fed. Reg. 53539. In response to a robust response from industry, the final waiver is narrower and more streamlined than the proposed waiver, bringing the number of phases from four to two, and simplifying the definition of an EV charger. The waiver applies starting March 23, 2023.Continue Reading FHWA Buy America Waiver for Electric Vehicle Chargers
Jennifer Bentley
Jennifer Bentley is an associate in the Government Contracts Practice Group. Her practice is focused on litigation, investigations, and regulatory counseling across a range of government contracts matters. She has particular expertise in domestic sourcing issues, including the Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act, and Build America, Buy America. She also maintains an active pro bono practice.