D.  Allow No Exceptions or Waivers

Comment: Strongly supporting the program's requirement that all Federal agencies and contractors purchase USDA-designated biobased products, one respondent recommended that no exemptions or waivers should be allowed under any circumstances.

Response: Exemptions or waivers, under certain circumstances, to the acquisition of USDA-designated biobased products are recognized by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, 7 U.S.C. 8102, and Executive Order 13514, entitled "Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance," dated October 5, 2009. These exemptions or exceptions previously have been implemented in the FAR.