Notice2026-06009

Agency Information Collection Activities: DOT Technical Assistance PRA

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Published
March 27, 2026

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Transportation Department

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Office of the Secretary (OST) to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval to renew a currently approved information collection titled "DOT Technical Assistance PRA", with OMB control number 2105-0584.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 59 (Friday, March 27, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14904-14905]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-06009]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

[Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-1222]


Agency Information Collection Activities: DOT Technical 
Assistance PRA

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST), Department of Transportation 
(DOT).

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 
notice announces the intention of the Office of the Secretary (OST) to 
request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval to renew a 
currently approved information collection titled ``DOT Technical 
Assistance PRA'', with OMB control number 2105-0584.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 29, 2026.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments within 60 days of publication of this 
notice to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of 
Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503, 
Attention DOT Desk Officer. All comments received are part of the 
public record. Comments will generally be posted without change. All 
comments should include the Docket number DOT-OST-2022-0120.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e99f808a9d869bc7889c9a9d8087a98d869dc78e869f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2b5d42485f4459054a5e585f42456b4f445f054c445d">[email&#160;protected]</span></a> or 
contact Victor Austin at (771) 216-1242. Office hours are from 8 a.m. 
to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: DOT Technical Assistance PRA.
    OMB Control Number: 2105-0584.
    Type of Request: Renewal of information collection.
    Background: The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA, 
Public Law 117-58) created several programs at the U.S. Department of 
Transportation (DOT) that allow local governments, non-profit 
organizations, tribal governments, and other political subdivisions of 
state or local governments to apply directly for DOT discretionary 
grant funding.
    For the Asset Concession and Innovative Finance Assistance Program 
(also known as the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Program), 
project sponsors will make an application in response to a Notice of 
Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Successful applicants will receive 
reimbursable grants to hire staff or procure technical assistance to 
develop projects. Preparation of each NOFO response is estimated to 
require 30 hours of staff time. Successful applicants must also prepare 
progress reports as a condition of funding. Progress reporting is 
estimated to require four hours per year. Each grant has a three-year 
period of performance.
    For the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program, project sponsors 
will make an application in response to a NOFO. The application process 
is streamlined for this program and is estimated to require 19 hours to 
complete. Successful applicants must also prepare progress reports as a 
condition of funding. Progress reporting is estimated to require four 
hours per year. Each grant has a three-year or two-year period of 
performance.

Asset Concession and Innovative Finance Grant Program

    Estimated Number of Respondents to NOFO: 100.
    Estimated Burden Hours per NOFO Respondent: 30.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours for NOFO respondents: 3,000.
    Estimated Successful Applicants: 50.
    Estimated Hours for Progress Reporting, per Award per Year: 4.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours for Progress Reporting: 200.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $409,600.

Rural and Tribal Assistance Grants

    Estimated Number of Respondents to NOFO: 700.
    Estimated Burden Hours per NOFO Respondent: 19.

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    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours for NOFO Respondents: 13,300.
    Estimated Successful Applicants: 50.
    Estimated Hours for Progress Reporting, per Award per Year: 4.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours for Progress Reporting: 200.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $1,728,000.

Total for All Technical Assistance Programs

    Estimated Total Hours: 16,700.
    Estimated Total Cost: $2,137,600.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of 
this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed 
collection is necessary for DOT's performance; (2) the accuracy of the 
estimated burdens; (3) ways for DOT to enhance the quality, usefulness, 
and clarity of the collected information; and (4) ways that the burden 
could be minimized, including the use of electronic technology, without 
reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will 
summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB's 
clearance of this information collection.
    Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter 
35, as amended; 23 U.S.C. 134 and 135; and 23 CFR chapter 1, subchapter 
E, part 450.

Duane Callender,
Director, Build America Bureau, Office of the Secretary, U.S. 
Department of Transportation.
[FR Doc. 2026-06009 Filed 3-26-26; 8:45 am]
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