Restrictive clause slows US water projects
- From: Vol 10, Issue 8 (August 2009)
- Category: General
- Region: Americas
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- Related Companies: GE Water and US Environmental Protection Agency
The “Buy American” clause in the Recovery Act is slowing the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure in the US. It has also accelerated accusations of protectionism.
There is growing evidence that the "Buy American" clause in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is slowing the implementation of water and wastewater projects in the US, and reducing competition among players bidding for business.
The granting of a nationwide de minimis waiver by the EPA in late July relating to "incidental components" used in ARRA funded water infrastructure ...
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