AGC Members Urged to Comment on ARRA Requirements
On March 31, 2009, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Councils issued a amending the FAR in order to implement several key provisions set forth in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. On a finding of "urgent and compelling reasons," the interim rules were issued without any opportunity for prior public comment. The FAR Councils will, however, take into consideration public comments submitted on or before June 1, 2009 in formulation of the final rule.
In order to facilitate a dialogue between AGC members and the government, AGC has set up a special portal located at the and highlighted the key issues that must be addressed:
- Recovery Act - Buy American Requirements for Construction Material
- Recovery Act - Publicizing Contract Actions
- Recovery Act - Reporting Requirements
- Recovery Act - Whistleblower Protections
- Recovery Act - GAO/IG Access
- Recovery Act - OMB Interim Guidance