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Deviating From the Requirements of the Uniform Act and 49 CFR, Part 24, Through the Use of Waivers

Unlike the URA provisions, which cannot be waived, the Federal Regulations do contain a waiver provision at 49 CFR § 24.7:

§24.7 Federal Agency waiver of regulations.

The Federal Agency funding the project may waive any requirement in this part not required by law if it determines that the waiver does not reduce any assistance or protection provided to an owner or displaced person under this part. Any request for a waiver shall be justified on a case-by-case basis.

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