The information contained in this Handbook is based on the 49 CFR part 663 Pre-Award and Post-Delivery Audits of Rolling Stock Purchases and 49 CFR part 661 Buy America Requirements.
The guidance in this Handbook does not constitute a determination of compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) standards and rules or with your rights or responsibilities under the rules and is not binding on the DOT.
This is a best practices Handbook (a non-binding guidance document) for use by auditors as well as recipients, vendors, and interested members of the public.