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New Buy America rules raise costs and uncertainty for Vermont projects, agency officials warn
Summary
Agency witnesses and the chief engineer told the House Transportation Committee a January rule narrowing Buy America waivers will increase administrative costs, may make suppliers less willing to disclose origins, and could put dozens of pay items at risk of noncompliance.
The House Transportation Committee heard Jan. 24 that recent Buy America regulatory changes and the winding down of long-standing waivers will complicate Vermont Agency of Transportation projects and likely raise costs.
Jeremy (chief engineer for the Agency of Transportation) told the committee Buy America developments are politically driven but will have practical consequences for materials sourcing and project delivery. “Starting October 1, 2025, manufactured products will need to be finally assembled in the United States,” he said, summarizing a January rule change that removed a manufactured‑products waiver long in place.
Under the revised implementation schedule Jeremy…
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