🚧Pipeline Safety
Pipeline Safety: Project-Specific Waiver of the Build America, Buy America Act Requirements for Certain Products Used by Philadelphia Gas Works Under the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant Program
Summary
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is waiving the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act's domestic preference requirements for certain products that Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) needs for its Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) grant project due to lack of availability, unreasonable cost, or public good. The waiver would exempt the following products used in PGW's project from BABA requirements on the basis of nonavailability: electro-fusion tapping tees, anodeless risers, transition fittings, lockwing valves, magnesium anodes, service adapters, curb valves, caps, couplings, and stiffeners.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The waiver of the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) for specific products necessary for Philadelphia Gas Works' project allows businesses involved in supplying these materials to participate without the stringent domestic sourcing requirements. This could lead to cost savings and improved project timelines. Relevant financial assistance for the NGDISM grant program also indicates opportunities for companies providing products and services in this sector.