What is the significance of the $7,804,000 threshold for applying international agreements to the Buy American provisions requirements?
For projects below that threshold, international agreements do not come into effect. At or above that amount, however, there may be circumstances where grantees can use manufactured goods from certain foreign countries without seeking a waiver. The circumstances and countries involved will depend on the individual grantee and the specific international agreement in question. Q: Is an SEP or EECBG grantee required to treat Canadian manufacturers the same as U.S. manufacturers if the project is valued at $7,804,000 or more. A: Yes; SEP and EECBG grantees are required to treat Canadian manufacturers the same as a U.S. manufacturer for projects valued at $7,804,000 or more. This is a result of a recent agreement between the Canadian and U.S. governments. The Agreement applies to new procurements on or after February 16, 2010 for SEP and EECBG grantees. It does not extend beyond these two programs or apply to projects below that dollar threshold. Q: An efficient street lighting product is m
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