§ 1787.10 Applications for specific waivers.
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RUS borrowers may request a specific waiver of the Buy American requirement through a written, detailed explanation showing that:
(a) The cost between the nondomestic product and domestic product is unreasonable;
(b) There is a non-availability of domestic products; or
(c) It is not in the public interest or impractical for the RUS Borrower to purchase a domestic product.
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