# 49 C.F.R. § 661.9 (2026): Application for waivers

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## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 661.9 (2026)
- **Heading:** Application for waivers
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter VI: FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 661: BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS / § 661.9: § 661.9   Application for waivers.

## Text

(a) This section sets out the application procedures for obtaining all waivers, except those general exceptions set forth in this part for which individual applications are unnecessary and those covered by 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C). The procedures for obtaining an exception covered by 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C) are set forth in § 661.11 of this part.
(b) A bidder or offeror who seeks to establish grounds for an exception must seek the exception, in a timely manner, through the grantee.
(c) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, only a grantee may request a waiver. The request must be in writing, include facts and justification to support the waiver, and be submitted to the Administrator through the appropriate Regional Office.
(d) FTA will consider a request for a waiver from a potential bidder, offeror, or supplier only if the waiver is being sought under § 661.7 (f) or (g) of this part.
(e) The Administrator will issue a written determination setting forth the reasons for granting or denying the exception request. Each request for an exception, and FTA's action on the request, are available for public inspection under the provisions of 49 CFR part 601, subpart C.
[56 FR 932, Jan. 9, 1991, as amended at 71 FR 14117, Mar. 21, 2006; 72 FR 53697, Sept. 20, 2007]

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 661.1 (2026) § 661.1   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P661_S661_1.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 661.3 (2026) § 661.3   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P661_S661_3.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 661.5 (2026) § 661.5   General requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P661_S661_5.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 661.6 (2026) § 661.6   Certification requirements for procurement of steel or manufactured products.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P661_S661_6.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 661.7 (2026) § 661.7   Waivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P661_S661_7.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 661.9 (2026) § 661.9   Application for waivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P661_S661_9.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 661.11 (2026) § 661.11   Rolling stock procurements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P661_S661_11.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 661.12 (2026) § 661.12   Certification requirement for procurement of buses, other rolling stock and associated equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P661_S661_12.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 661.13 (2026) § 661.13   Grantee responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P661_S661_13.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 661.15 (2026) § 661.15   Investigation procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P661_S661_15.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 661.17 (2026) § 661.17   Failure to comply with certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P661_S661_17.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 661.18 (2026) § 661.18   Intentional violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P661_S661_18.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 661.19 (2026) § 661.19   Sanctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P661_S661_19.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 661.20 (2026) § 661.20   Rights of parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P661_S661_20.md)

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