[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 102 (Friday, May 24, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45934-45938]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-11467]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket No. FRA-2023-0099]
Notice of Nonavailability Waiver of Buy America Requirements for
the Nevada Department of Transportation To Purchase Certain High-Speed
Rail Components
AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is issuing a waiver
of its Buy America requirements to the Nevada Department of
Transportation (NDOT) for high-speed rail components that are not
produced in the United States for use in the Brightline West High-Speed
Intercity Passenger Rail System between Las Vegas, NV and Rancho
Cucamonga, CA (Project). FRA selected the Project for funding under the
Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program (FSP
Program), and therefore FRA's Buy America requirements apply to the
Project. FRA's Buy America requirements include: FRA's statutory
requirements, which require 100 percent of the manufactured products,
steel, and iron used in an FRA-funded project to be produced in the
United States; and the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), which
requires all construction materials used in the FRA-funded project to
be produced in the United States. FRA is not waiving the applicable
BABA requirements for construction materials, and therefore this waiver
does not apply to the construction materials used in the Project.
Brightline West, the project sponsor, has selected Siemens as its
preferred rolling stock vendor, and requested that FRA proceed with
finalizing the Buy America waiver request for the Siemens trains and
other components as included in the previously submitted documentation.
Therefore, FRA is waiving its requirements for the first two Siemens
trainsets, car shells, signal systems, high-speed rail turnout, and
fire alarm systems based on the domestic nonavailability of these
components, as described in the proposed waiver. NDOT and Brightline
West estimate that more than 95 percent of the total direct dollar
expenditures for the Project will be spent on domestically sourced
products and labor, including 100 percent of the civil infrastructure
costs.
DATES: This waiver is effective May 29, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Please submit all comments electronically to the Federal
eRulemaking Portal. Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Instructions: All submissions must refer to the Federal Railroad
Administration and the docket number in this notice (FRA-2023-0099).
Note that all submissions received, including any personal information
provided, will be posted without change and will be available to the
public on https://www.regulations.gov. You may review DOT's complete
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published April 11, 2000
(65 FR 19477), or at https://www.transportation.gov/privacy.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this notice,
please contact Ryan Arbuckle, Chief, Program Coordination and Strategy,
Office of Railroad Development, FRA, telephone: (202) 617-0212, email:
[email protected]. For legal questions, please contact Faris
Mohammed, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Chief Counsel, FRA,
telephone: (202) 763-3230, email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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I. Project History and Background
On December 7, 2022, FRA published a Notice of Funding Opportunity
(NOFO) announcing application requirements and procedures to obtain
grant funding under the FSP Program for projects not located on the
Northeast Corridor (NEC) for Fiscal Year 2022. The FSP Program provides
a federal funding opportunity to improve American passenger rail assets
to expand or establish new intercity passenger rail service, including
privately operated intercity passenger rail service if an eligible
applicant is involved, reduce the state of good repair backlog, improve
performance, and enhance rail safety. On February 3, 2023, FRA
published a notice adding funding and extending the application period
for the FSP Program NOFO. On March 22, 2023, FRA published a notice
(March Notice) inviting high-speed rail project sponsors to voluntarily
submit, in advance of being selected to receive FRA funding, their
domestic sourcing and workforce plans (DSWP) to demonstrate how they
will maximize the use of domestic goods, products, and materials
consistent with FRA's Buy America requirements.\1\
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\1\ Advancing High-Speed Rail Projects Intended for Operations
Over 160 Miles Per Hour Through Domestic Sourcing Plans and Buy
America Compliance, 88 FR 17289 (March 22, 2023).
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NDOT submitted an application for FSP Program funding that
expressed NDOT's intent to partner with Brightline West, a privately-
owned railroad, to advance a high-speed passenger rail system between
Las Vegas, NV and Rancho Cucamonga, CA (Project). Brightline West,
under the supervision and oversight of NDOT, would construct the
Project, which would consist of a fully grade separated high-speed
train system largely within the I-15 right-of-way with stations in
Rancho Cucamonga, Hesperia, and Victor Valley, CA, and Las Vegas, NV.
Brightline West would then operate and maintain the system.
Consistent with FRA's March Notice, NDOT and Brightline West
submitted a DSWP,\2\ which included a request for a waiver of FRA's Buy
America requirements \3\ for certain components of the high-speed rail
system that the applicant indicated are not produced in the United
States. FRA reviewed the DSWP, including Brightline West's market
research and consideration of qualifying alternate items, products, or
materials.
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\2\ The DSWP contains proprietary information that FRA has
determined is confidential business information. As such, FRA is not
making the DSWP available to the public at this time; however,
pertinent non-proprietary information provided in the DSWP is
discussed in this notice.
\3\ For FRA's Buy America requirements, see section II.
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On December 8, 2023, FRA selected the Project to receive up to
$3,000,000,000 in funding under the FSP Program. On December 26, 2023,
FRA published a proposed waiver for the Project based on the domestic
nonavailability of certain components, which was made available with a
30-day public comment period. FRA received 619 unique comments, which
are discussed below. In addition, FRA consulted with the National
Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension
Partnership (NIST-MEP) through its supplier scouting program to
research whether any domestic manufacturers produce the identified
components.
This notice summarizes FRA's Buy America requirements, NDOT and
Brightline West's request for a waiver, discussion of public comments
received on FRA's proposed waiver, a summary of consultation with NIST-
MEP, and FRA's final waiver.
II. FRA's Buy America Requirements and Policy
Projects that receive funding under the FSP Program are subject to
FRA's Buy America requirements. FRA's Buy America requirements include
both: (A) FRA's statutory requirements for steel, iron, and
manufactured goods at 49 U.S.C. 22905(a); and (B) requirements under
the BABA and 2 CFR 184.6 for construction materials. This means that
FRA can fund a project only if the steel, iron, and manufactured goods
used in the project are produced in the United States. 49 U.S.C.
22905(a). In addition, FRA-funded projects must also comply with the
relevant provisions of BABA, including the requirement that all
construction materials used in the project must also be produced in the
United States. Public Law 117-58, 70914(a); 2 CFR 184.6.
FRA strictly enforces compliance with its Buy America requirements
to ensure that FRA-funded projects maximize the use of materials
produced in the United States. FRA expects recipients to work with
suppliers to conduct thorough market research and adequately consider,
where appropriate, qualifying alternate items, products, or materials.
Compliance with FRA's Buy America requirement supports domestic
industry and good-paying jobs.
III. FRA's Authority To Waive Buy America Requirements
There are limited circumstances in which FRA can waive its Buy
America requirements under section 22905(a) and BABA. FRA will grant a
waiver request that is consistent with the statutory criteria for a
waiver and where a project sponsor has adequately justified the need
for a waiver.
FRA may waive its Buy America requirements if FRA determines that:
(A) applying the Buy America requirements would be inconsistent with
the public interest; (B) the steel, iron, and goods produced in the
United States are not produced in a sufficient and reasonably available
amount or are not of a satisfactory quality; (C) rolling stock or power
train equipment cannot be bought and delivered in the United States
within a reasonable time; or (D) including domestic material will
increase the cost of the overall project by more than 25 percent. 49
U.S.C. 22905(a)(2); see also Public Law 117-58, Sec.70914(b)
(prescribing similar, but not identical, statutory conditions for
waivers); and 2 CFR 184.7 (doing the same).
IV. Summary of the Proposed Waiver
On December 26, 2023, FRA issued a Notice of Proposed
Nonavailability Waiver of Buy America Requirements for NDOT to Purchase
Certain High-Speed Rail Components, at 88 FR 89015. At the time of the
proposed waiver, Brightline West had not selected its preferred vender
for rolling stock. Therefore, FRA included components from the two
proposals that Brightline West received from Siemens and Alstom in the
proposed waiver.
In the proposed waiver, for the Siemens proposal, FRA concluded
that the following components were not available in the United States:
First Two Complete Trainsets; and
Car Shells for All 10 Trainsets (shell structure, frame,
vehicle paintwork).
For the Alstom proposal, FRA concluded the following components
were not available in the United States:
Car Shells (shell structure, frame, vehicle paintwork);
and
Brake Control Units.\4\
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\4\ After publication of the proposed waiver, Alstom commented
on the proposed waiver stating that it would be able to produce the
brake control units in the United States. Comment letter from Alstom
(FRA-2023-0099-0026), dated January 24, 2024. As such, FRA would not
have included these components in the final waiver if Brightline
West had selected Alstom.
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In addition, based on information provided by Brightline West, FRA
concluded that the following components were not available in the
United States regardless of the selected rolling stock vendor:
Eurobalises and Euroloops;
Counting Heads and Axle Counter Sensors;
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Truck Press (test stand);
Turnout Systems including Derailers; and
Fire Alarm Systems.
V. Summary of Changes in the Final Waiver
FRA is not making significant changes from the proposed waiver but
notes that the final waiver reflects the needs for the project given
Brightline West's decision to select Siemens as its preferred rolling
stock vendor. The project sponsor notified FRA of this selection and
requested to finalize the Buy America waiver for the Siemens trains and
components as included in the previously submitted documentation. As
this is a project-specific waiver, FRA is therefore publishing a final
waiver for the vendor selected to deliver rolling stock and other
components for the Brightline West project. However, FRA notes that the
Alstom proposal also meets the statutory criteria for a waiver based on
domestic nonavailability. Neither vendor would be capable of delivering
the rolling stock for the FRA-funded project without a waiver based on
domestic nonavailability.
VI. Discussion of Public Comments
Comments on the waiver were due January 25, 2024. As of January 29,
2024, FRA received a total of 619 unique comments on the proposed
waiver, with 104 of those comments being received after the end of the
comment period. Comments submitted after January 25 were received late
but are discussed below. Due to the volume of comments, FRA did not
consider comments received after January 30, 2024. FRA received 567
comments that generally supported the proposed waiver, and 52 comments
that generally opposed the proposed waiver. The waiver facilitated a
broad range of interest and input from the public and other
stakeholders, and FRA greatly appreciates the robust feedback from
members of the public. This section discusses the general themes raised
in the comments. The comments are available on the docket, at
regulations.gov, Docket (FRA-2023-0099).
A. Domestic Availability of Components, Alternate Products, and
Domestic Capacity
Three commenters (the Aluminum Extruders Council, ANTA Electric,
and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec)) stated
that specific components in the proposed waiver could be manufactured
domestically. In addition, 12 commenters (members of the U.S. House of
Representatives; \5\ New York State Assembly members; \6\ New York
State Senators; \7\ Mayor John J. Buckley, City of Hornell, NY; Robert
Duffy of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce; the International
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; and the Steuben County
Industrial Development Agency) opposed the proposed waiver, citing to
the domestic production capabilities in New York, specifically Alstom's
existing manufacturing facilities that have produced the Acela
trainsets used by Amtrak and a new facility in Hornell, NY that will
produce new streetcars for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation
Authority.
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\5\ See Comment Letter (FRA-2023-0099-0062) signed jointly by
U.S. Representatives: Nicholas Langworthy [NY-23], Anthony
D'Esposito [NY-04], Nicole Malliotakis [NY-11], Dan Meuser [PA-09],
Marcus Molinaro [NY-19], Joseph Morelle [NY-25], and Elise Stefanik
[NY-21].
\6\ See Comment Letters from New York Assemblymembers: Billy
Jones (FRA-2023-0099-0020), William Magnarelli (FRA-2023-0099-0018),
and Philip Palmesano (FRA-2023-0099-0009).
\7\ See Comment Letters from New York Senators: Jeremy Cooney
(FRA-2023-0099-0015), Tim Kennedy (FRA-2023-0099-0011), Thomas
O'Mara (FRA-2023-0099-0016), and Daniel Stec (FRA-2023-0099-0010).
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FRA Response: FRA appreciates these comments and consulted with
Brightline West to ensure that alternate products were considered in
Brightline West's domestic sourcing analysis and market research. FRA
confirmed that Brightline West engaged with Wabtec and ANTA Electric
and determined the components described in the comment letters did not
meet Project requirements. FRA notes that Wabtec identified itself as a
domestic supplier of the Interoperable Electronic Train Management
System (I-ETMS), a Positive Train Control (PTC) system certified and
approved by FRA for operation on all Class I railroad required track
segments and many passenger railroad operations. I-ETMS has been
successfully deployed in the United States and is approved for speeds
up to 125 mph. Brightline West proposes to use the European Rail
Traffic Management System (ERTMS), which is service proven in Europe at
speeds in excess of 125 mph under a different regulatory system from
that in the United States. Brightline West selected ERTMS because it is
service proven at higher speeds in Europe, and Brightline West states
that ERTMS is designed to perform the same functions required for
operation in the United States.\8\ Since ERTMS uses Eurobalises and
Euroloops, these components are required for the Project. Brightline
West did not identify a domestic manufacturer that could produce
Eurobalises and Euroloops. As a result, FRA concluded that these
components are not produced in the United States. Similarly, FRA notes
that ANTA Electric identified itself as a domestic supplier of fire
suppressions systems, specifically the assembly of electronic
components. However, this is different from the fire alarm system
needed for the Project.
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\8\ ERTMS has not yet been tested, certified, and approved for
operation in the United States. Design documentation, testing, and
submission of a PTC Safety Plan and associated HSR-125 document will
be required to obtain PTC certification and approval to operate. The
operational experience of ERTMS across the European high-speed rail
network will provide operational safety and reliability data to
support the PTC Safety Plan and HSR-125 document.
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In addition, FRA did not identify any domestic location that can
produce aluminum car body shells that meet the safety standards
required for high-speed passenger rail operations. Both Siemens and
Alstom sought domestic facilities for the car body shells through NIST-
MEP's supplier scouting program but did not locate any domestic
sources.
Furthermore, FRA recognizes that Alstom's facilities in New York
are capable of producing domestic rolling stock and trainset components
for conventional rail and transit systems. However, there are currently
no domestic manufacturers of high-speed trainsets (i.e., trainsets that
are service proven at speeds in excess of 125 mph). Although Alstom
does not currently manufacture high-speed rail trainsets at its
facilities in New York, Alstom represented that it would be able to
manufacture and deliver the trainsets within Brightline West's project
schedule. Alstom has represented that it would be able to manufacture
its proposed Avelia trainsets, which it will adapt for high speed
(i.e., in excess of 125 mph), in its New York facilities, with the
exception of the car body shell, which is not available in the United
States.
Similarly, there is no domestic manufacturing capacity for Siemens'
Velaro NOVO Electric-Multiple-Unit (EMU) trainsets. Siemens has
represented that it would be able to manufacture 8 of the 10 trainsets
at a planned facility in the United States, but the first 2 trainsets
would need to be manufactured in Germany to ensure quality control, as
well as be tested and commissioned in Germany. As more high-speed rail
technology is deployed in the United States, FRA expects domestic
capacity will ramp up to meet demand, similar to the way that
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manufacturing facilities in New York have grown and developed.\9\
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\9\ See i.e., Comment letter (FRA-2023-0099-0013) from Mayor
John J. Buckley, City of Hornell (explaining how increased demand
for rolling stock has led to job creation and growth in the city).
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B. Importance of Buy America Requirements and Need for a Narrow Waiver
Scope
Three commenters, (Bradley Supply, Inc.; U.S. Senator Charles E.
Schumer [D-NY]; and the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO)
emphasized the need to limit the issuance of Buy America waivers to
situations in which domestic manufacturing does not currently exist,
and to ensure a clear justification is provided. The commenters stated
that limiting the use of the waivers and establishing clear
justification for needing waivers helps reinforce the importance of Buy
America requirements, including BABA. Finally, one of the commenters
stated that Buy America requirements are important to small businesses
and that issuing Buy America waivers undermines small business
activities.
FRA Response: FRA appreciates comments that address the importance
of limiting waivers to only those situations in which domestic
manufacturing does not currently exist. FRA notes that the proposed
waiver does not waive the applicable BABA requirements and does not
apply to construction materials used in the Project. In addition, FRA
requested that high-speed rail project sponsors provide a domestic
sourcing and workforce plan in waiver requests to ensure that FRA could
tailor waivers to include only those components that are not produced
in the United States. The proposed waiver reflects approximately five
percent of the total direct expenditures for the Project and notably
does not include any construction materials. The waiver is narrowly
tailored to safety-critical, specialized high-speed rail components
that are not produced in the United States, as established through
Brightline West's market research, FRA's expertise in high-speed rail,
supplier scouting through NIST-MEP, and robust public engagement. In
addition, the waiver applies only to the Project and does not apply to
other projects or project sponsors.
FRA received several comments related to the Siemens proposal,
specifically regarding the first two trainsets that would be
manufactured in Germany. Twenty-six commenters \10\ supported the
proposed components waiver and manufacturing the first two trainsets in
Germany. Generally, commenters stated that the development of the first
two trainsets abroad would ensure that the technology is transferred in
a safe and efficient manner while also allowing for the domestic ramp-
up to be established for the remaining trainsets.
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\10\ Acro Industries, Inc.; Baker Bellfield; Bentech, Div.
PPBCo; Clerprem USA Corp.; EuropTec, USA, LLC; Flinchbaugh
Engineering, Inc.; GST Manufacturing; HOPPECKE Batteries, Inc.;
Jarmu Zrt.; Knorr-Bremse Espana, S.A.U.; Knorr-Bremse/EVAC GmbH;
Mannington Commercial; Mid-States Aluminum Corp.; Milwaukee
Composites, Inc.; Siemens Energy, Inc.; Siemens Mobility; SKF USA,
Inc.; Stahl Bahnkuchen Technik GmbH; Teknoware; Televic US, Inc.,
The Timken Company; Trelleborg Industrial Products USA, Inc.; UKM
Transit Products; Ultimate Europe Transportation Equipment GmbH;
United Mechanical and Metal Fabricators, Inc.; and UTCRAS.
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Three commenters (Alstom; LB Steel; and Transitair Systems, LLC)
supported the waiver but opposed Siemens' proposal to manufacture the
first two trainsets in Germany. The commenters stated that the
manufacturing of the first two trainsets overseas would not follow Buy
America requirements as there is domestic manufacturing capability for
high-speed trainsets. Furthermore, the commenters stated that the
issuance of a partial waiver, when domestic manufacturing of those
components is available, can undermine domestic investment and create
unfair advantages to those entities that receive such waivers.
One commenter (Alliance for American Manufacturing) opposed the
waiver, including Siemens' proposal to manufacture the first two
trainsets overseas. The commenter urged FRA and NDOT to consider
whether the Siemens proposal could be modified to align with the Alstom
proposal and specifically require that the first two Siemens trainsets
also be manufactured domestically. Furthermore, the commenter
encouraged the development of consultation processes that can identify
potential domestic manufacturing and could help facilitate the domestic
manufacturing ramp up, such as with the NIST-MEP.
FRA Response: FRA appreciates these comments and clarifies that the
two proposals from Siemens and Alstom, as described in the proposed
waiver, are for two distinct trainset designs and technology. Siemens
proposed to introduce the next generation Velaro NOVO EMU for the
Project. Alstom proposed to adapt the Avelia technology planned for
deployment on the NEC for use in the Project by increasing power
capacity and traction to achieve the speed and performance capability
required by Brightline West, which would be consistent with performance
achieved by Alstom's TGV trains in Europe. As these trainsets involve
different technologies, the domestic availability of trainset
components varies by technology.
Amtrak and Alstom received Buy America waivers in 2014 and 2015 for
final assembly of two prototype Avelia Liberty trainsets and eight
components for use on the Northeast Corridor. Since that time, Alstom
has established a robust domestic manufacturing base for its Avelia
Liberty trainsets. Alstom's facilities in New York have capacity to
manufacture the Avelia Liberty trainsets in the United States. In
contrast, Siemens does not currently have a domestic facility equipped
to manufacture the Siemens Velaro NOVO EMU trainsets. As such, the
first two Velaro NOVO EMU trainsets would have to be manufactured in
Germany.
High-speed rail trainsets are highly specialized and require highly
skilled labor and specific equipment, manufacturing, testing, and
commissioning facilities to ensure safe and efficient operations. As
more high-speed rail technology is deployed in the United States, FRA
expects domestic capacity will ramp up to meet demand, similar to the
way that manufacturing facilities in New York have grown and developed.
FRA has concluded that both proposals meet the criteria for a waiver of
FRA's Buy America requirements based on domestic nonavailability, and
limiting the Siemens proposal to only the first two trainsets is
consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to maximize
the use of available domestic content and build capacity for future
demand. See 49 U.S.C. 22905(a)(2)(B).
C. Impact of the Waiver on Domestic Jobs
Five commenters (Associated General Contractors of America,
Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, High Speed Rail Alliance, Rail
Passengers Association, and United Steelworkers) favored the issuance
of the waiver, stating that the Project will create domestic jobs and
facilitate the domestic market for the safety-critical high-speed rail
components that are not currently manufactured domestically.
Furthermore, the commenters generally stated that the proposed waiver
and completion of the Project would facilitate increased demand for the
high-speed rail technology, which could result in increased domestic
manufacturing capacity to meet the demand for high-speed rail
components.
FRA Response: FRA appreciates these comments. The creation of good-
paying jobs is a priority for FRA, the U.S. Department of
Transportation, and the Biden-Harris Administration. In the
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proposed waiver, FRA explained that the Project is expected to support
approximately 35,000 domestic jobs across the construction period and
includes a project labor agreement. As noted in the proposed waiver,
Brightline West has reached an agreement with rail labor which may
result in ongoing operations and maintenance work being performed by
union labor.\11\
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\11\ In March 2023, 13 rail unions representing more than
160,000 workers signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Brightline
West, establishing a commitment for the use of highly skilled union
labor required to operate and maintain the System.
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D. Comments Generally Supporting or Opposing the Proposed Waiver
FRA received 527 comments from the public generally in favor of the
issuance of the waiver. Additionally, several commenters noted that the
completion of a high-speed rail project could increase domestic
manufacturing and help reduce the need for waivers in the future. FRA
received 29 comments from the public generally opposing the proposed
waiver and emphasizing the need to develop domestic manufacturing in
the high-speed rail industry.
FRA Response: FRA appreciates these comments and expects that the
successful deployment of high-speed rail technology in the United
States will facilitate and encourage domestic manufacturing capacity to
meet increased demand. FRA further clarifies that the proposed waiver
was narrowly tailored and limited to include only those components that
are not produced in the United States, and the waiver is limited only
to the Project and does not apply to other projects or project
sponsors.
VII. NIST-MEP Supplier Scouting Results
Consistent with section 70916(c) of BABA, FRA requested that the
project sponsor, Brightline West, engage with the NIST-MEP through the
NIST-MEP's supplier scouting program. The NIST-MEP supplier scouting
opportunity allows agencies, manufacturers, and project sponsors to
identify potential manufacturers from across the Nation to assist in
market research on domestic availability. Brightline West was not able
to identify a domestic manufacturer for the components listed in the
proposed waiver through the NIST-MEP supplier scouting program. This
further supports FRA's conclusion that the components listed in the
proposed waiver are not produced in the United States.
VIII. Final Waiver
Based on its review of the waiver request and DSWP, and in
consideration of comments received on the proposed waiver, FRA is
waiving its Buy America requirements for the following components:
First Two Complete Trainsets; and
Car Shells for All 10 Trainsets (shell structure, frame,
vehicle paintwork).
Eurobalises and Euroloops;
Counting Heads and Axle Counter Sensors;
Truck Press (test stand);
Turnout Systems including Derailers; and
Fire Alarm Systems.
The waiver applies only to components listed above for use in the
Project. However, FRA concludes that Alstom's proposal would have also
met the criteria for a waiver if Brightline West had selected Alstom.
FRA is not waiving any applicable requirements under BABA, and the
waiver does not apply to any construction materials used in the
Project. The waiver does not apply to other FRA recipients or to other
grants that might be made to NDOT or Brightline West for other projects
(including any future phases related to the Project). This waiver will
expire upon the end of the period of performance and closeout of the
grant agreement for the Project.
Issued in Washington, DC.
Amitabha Bose,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2024-11467 Filed 5-23-24; 8:45 am]
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