# Notice of Policy on the Implementation of the Phased Increase in Domestic Content Under the Buy America Waiver for Rolling Stock and Notice of Public Interest Waiver of Buy America Domestic Content Requirements for Rolling Stock Procurement in Limited Circumstances
> **Federal Transit Administration** · Notice of final policy and public interest waiver. · Published 2016-09-01 · Effective 2016-09-01 · 81 FR 60278
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-21007
- **Category:** transit
- **Sub-agency:** Federal Transit Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 60278
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 661
- **Publication date:** 2016-09-01
- **Effective date:** 2016-09-01
- **DOT docket:** Docket Nos. FTA-2016-0019 & FTA-2016-0020
## Abstract

This final policy consists of the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) policy statement regarding its implementation of the phased-in increase in domestic content for rolling stock under the FTA's Buy America statute, as amended by the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Through this final policy, FTA is providing guidance to transit agencies and transit vehicle manufacturers regarding how they are to implement the FAST Act's statutory amendments. Additionally, FTA is providing notice of public interest waivers of Buy America domestic content requirements for rolling stock procurements in limited circumstances.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/01/2016-21007/notice-of-policy-on-the-implementation-of-the-phased-increase-in-domestic-content-under-the-buy)
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