Section 1605 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (codified at 2 Code of federal regulations [CFR] 176.140 and 176.160) presents specific provisions for the acquisition of iron, steel, and/or manufactured goods used for construction, alternation, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work.

• Buy American Process and Definitions U.S. EPA, Office of Grants and Debarment: Agency Process for Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods (Section 1605 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; 2 CFR 176.140 and 176.160) (PDF)(12 pp, 89 K)