Notice2026-07970
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Transit Research, Development, Demonstration, Deployment and Training Projects
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Published
April 23, 2026
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Transit Administration
Abstract
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describe the nature of the information collection and their expected burdens.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 78 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21868-21869]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07970]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration
[FTA Docket No. FTA 2026-0036]
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Transit
Research, Development, Demonstration, Deployment and Training Projects
AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation
(DOT).
ACTION: Notice of request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs)
abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describe the nature of the
information collection and their expected burdens.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 26, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this
particular information collection by selecting ``Currently under
Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
Comments Are Invited On: Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Department, including whether the information will have practical
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology. A comment to OMB is best assured of having its
full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication of this
notice in the Federal Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tia Swain, Office of Administration,
Management Planning Division, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Mail Stop TAD-
10, Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0354 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#512538307f222630383f11353e257f363e27"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="691d0008471a1e080007290d061d470e061f">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA),
Public Law 104-13, Section 2, 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised
at 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part
1320, require Federal agencies to issue two notices seeking public
comment on information collection activities before OMB may approve
paperwork packages. 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5, 1320.8(d)(1),
1320.12. On December 23, 2025 FTA published a 60-day notice (90 FR
60231) in the Federal Register soliciting comments on the ICR that the
agency was seeking OMB approval. FTA received no comments after issuing
this 60-day notice. Accordingly, DOT announces that these information
collection activities have been re-evaluated and certified under 5 CFR
1320.5(a) and forwarded to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5
CFR 1320.12(c).
Before OMB decides whether to approve these proposed collections of
information, it must provide 30 days for public comment. 44 U.S.C.
3507(b); 5 CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law requires OMB to approve or
disapprove paperwork packages between 30 and 60 days after the 30-day
notice is published. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b)-(c); 5 CFR 1320.12(d); see also
60 FR 44978, 44983. OMB believes that the 30-day notice informs the
regulated community to file relevant comments and affords the agency
adequate time to digest public comments before it renders a decision.
60 FR 44983. Therefore, respondents should submit their respective
comments to OMB within 30 days of publication to best ensure having
their full effect. 5 CFR 1320.12(c); see also 60 FR 44983.
The summaries below describe the nature of the information
collection requirements (ICRs) and the expected burden. The
requirements are being submitted for clearance by OMB as required by
the PRA.
Title: Transit Research, Development, Demonstration, Deployment and
Training Projects.
OMB Control Number: 2132-0546.
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 Federal Transit
Administration administers a suite of grant programs that support
research, development, demonstration, deployment, cooperative research,
technical assistance, standards development, and workforce training in
public transportation. These programs provide funding for projects that
advance new technologies and practices, address operational challenges,
support national research efforts, offer technical assistance to the
transit industry, and strengthen the
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public transportation workforce. Together, these programs help transit
agencies improve service delivery, enhance safety, develop industry
standards, and build the skills and capabilities needed across the
transit workforce. Information collected through these programs is used
to evaluate applications, select projects for funding, monitor
progress, and share results with stakeholders.
Respondents: Federal Government Departments, agencies, and
instrumentalities of the Government, including Federal laboratories;
State and local governmental entities; providers of public
transportation; private or non-profit organizations; institutions of
higher education; and technical and community colleges.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 175 respondents.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 775 responses.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 20,550 hours.
Frequency: Every Two years.
Kusum Dhyani,
Director, Office of Management Planning.
[FR Doc. 2026-07970 Filed 4-22-26; 8:45 am]
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