Notice2026-05919
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System
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Published
March 26, 2026
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Transit Administration
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a request for an extension without change to an existing information collection: National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 58 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14751-14752]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-05919]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration
[FTA Docket No. FTA 2026-0042]
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: National
Transit Asset Management (TAM) System
AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Notice of request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration
(FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a
request for an extension without change to an existing information
collection: National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System.
DATES: Comments must be submitted before May 26, 2026.
ADDRESSES: To ensure that your comments are not entered more than once
into the docket, submit comments identified by the docket number by
only one of the following methods:
1. Website: <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the instructions
for submitting comments on the U.S. Government electronic docket site.
All electronic submissions must be made to the U.S. Government
electronic docket site at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. Commenters
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should follow the directions below for mailed and hand-delivered
comments.
2. Fax: 202-366-7951.
3. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
4. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building, Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Instructions: You must include the agency name and docket number
for this notice at the beginning of your comments. Submit two copies of
your comments if you submit them by mail. For confirmation that FTA has
received your comments, include a self-addressed stamped postcard. Note
that all comments received, including any personal information, will be
posted and will be available to internet users, without change, to
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register published April 11, 2000, (65 FR
19477), or you may visit <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. Docket: For
access to the docket to read background documents and comments
received, go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> at any time. Background
documents and comments received may also be viewed at the U.S.
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
Washington, DC 20590-0001 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tamalynn Kennedy 202-366-7573 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f084919d919c899e9ede9b959e9e959489b0949f84de979f86"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="384c5955595441565616535d56565d5c41785c574c165f574e">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested parties are invited to send
comments regarding any aspect of this information collection,
including: (1) the necessity and utility of the information collection
for the proper performance of the functions of the FTA; (2) the
accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways to
minimize the collection burden without reducing the quality of the
collected information. Comments submitted in response to this notice
will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of
this information collection.
Title: National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System.
OMB Number: 2132-0579.
Background: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is requesting Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) 3-year approval of an extension without
change for a currently approved collection. The National Transit Asset
Management (TAM) System establishes a uniform framework for transit
agencies to monitor and manage their capital assets including vehicles,
facilities, equipment, and infrastructure to maintain a State of Good
Repair (SGR). Under these requirements, all recipients and
subrecipients of Federal financial assistance under 49 U.S.C. Chapter
53 that own, operate, or manage capital assets used for providing
public transportation must develop a TAM Plan, conduct regular
condition assessments of their assets, set annual performance targets,
and prioritize investment decisions based on asset condition and
service needs. This information collection supports FTA's oversight of
the National TAM System by gathering asset inventory data, condition
ratings, performance targets, and investment priorities from grantees.
The collected data is used to evaluate compliance with TAM regulations,
inform federal funding decisions, and provide Congress and the public
with transparency regarding the condition and investment needs of the
nation's transit assets. The TAM System promotes efficient use of
resources, consistent performance measurement nationwide, and improved
safety and reliability of public transportation services.
Respondents: All recipients and subrecipients of Federal financial
assistance under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 that own, operate, or manage
capital assets used for providing public transportation must be covered
by a Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan. Tier I agencies are those
operating more than 100 vehicles in revenue service, or any rail mode
must develop individual plans, while Tier II agencies are those
operating 100 or fewer vehicles and no rail may prepare their own plan
or participate in a Group TAM Plan sponsored by a State DOT or other
eligible recipient.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 932 responses.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 378,004 hours.
Frequency: Annually.
Kusum Dhyani,
Director, Office of Management Planning.
[FR Doc. 2026-05919 Filed 3-25-26; 8:45 am]
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