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Notice of Proposed Buy America Waiver for Battery Electric Minibuses and Request for Comment

Notice of proposed Buy America waiver and request for comment.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has received multiple requests for a Buy America waiver for battery electric minibuses based on the non-availability of Buy America-compliant vehicles. FTA is proposing a general non-availability waiver of limited duration for vehicles in this class that meet certain criteria. FTA seeks public and industry comment on whether FTA should grant the waiver or a modified version of the waiver.

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