Rozwój międzynarodowy · 20.07.1998

Rules on Source, Origin and Nationality for Commodities and Services Financed by USAID: Miscellaneous Amendments

USAID is amending its regulation on source, origin and nationality for commodities and services financed by USAID by revising two rules, one on system determinations for commodities and one on ocean transportation eligibility, and by clarifying waiver provisions. The final rule amends the coverage on systems determinations to allow components of a commodity system to be shipped to a cooperating country without first being shipped to and assembled in an eligible country. This should reduce the cost of these transactions by reducing unnecessary shipments. The rules on eligibility of transshipments are amended to require that suppliers obtain a determination from USAID that direct service on U.S. a flag vessel is not available before transshipment from a U.S. flag to a non-U.S. flag vessel will be eligible for USAID financing. This will ensure compliance with Cargo Preference requirements that direct U.S. flag service be used when available.