NTIA Waives 55 Percent Cost Requirement for Fiber Electronic Components
Manufacturers can self-report products are Buy America compliant to be included on NTIA public list.

Manufacturers can self-report products are Buy America compliant to be included on NTIA public list.
ORLANDO, August 23. 2023 – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is proposing to waive the 55 percent cost requirement for components of fiber electronics in the waiver for Build America Buy America regulations for the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program released on Tuesday.
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