7 CFR § 1787.10 - Applications for specific waivers.

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title: "7 CFR § 1787.10 - Applications for specific waivers."
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section_name: "Applications for specific waivers."
chapter_name: "RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE"
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part_name: "THE “BUY AMERICAN” REQUIREMENT"
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# 1787.10 Applications for specific waivers.

RUS borrowers may request a specific waiver of the Buy American requirement through a written, detailed explanation showing that:

(a) The cost between the nondomestic product and domestic product is unreasonable;

(b) There is a non-availability of domestic products; or

(c) It is not in the public interest or impractical for the RUS Borrower to purchase a domestic product.