Notice2026-10359
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
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Published
May 26, 2026
Issuing agencies
Transportation Department
Abstract
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Office of the Secretary is forwarding the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the information collection and its expected burden. On March 27, 2026, the Office of the Secretary published a notice providing a 60-day period for public comment on the ICR.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 26, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30796-30797]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10359]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
[Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-1222]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST), Department of Transportation
(DOT).
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice
announces that the Office of the Secretary is forwarding the
Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes
the information collection and its expected burden. On March 27, 2026,
the Office of the Secretary published a notice providing a 60-day
period for public comment on the ICR.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
June 22, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed ICR
should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to
<a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular ICR by
selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--Open
[[Page 30797]]
for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Victor Austin, Program Manager, Build
America Bureau, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20590, (771)
216-1242, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#582e313b2c372a76392d2b2c3136183c372c763f372e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="10667973647f623e71656364797e50747f643e777f66">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The PRA, 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. See 44 U.S.C.
3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.8 through 1320.12. On March 27, 2026, the Office
of the Secretary published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register
soliciting comment on the ICR for which it is now seeking OMB approval.
See 91 FR 14904. The Office of the Secretary received no comments in
response to this 60-day notice.
Before OMB decides whether to approve the proposed collection of
information, it must provide 30 days for public comment. 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);
see also 60 FR 44978, 44983, Aug. 29, 1995. OMB believes 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, Aug. 29, 1995. Therefore, respondents
should submit their respective comments to OMB within 30 days of
publication to best ensure having their full effect.
Comments are invited on the following ICR regarding: (1) whether
the information collection activities are necessary for the Build
America Bureau, Office of the Secretary to properly execute its
functions, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of the Office of the Secretary's estimates of
the burden of the information collection activities, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used to determine the
estimates; (3) ways for Build America Bureau, Office of the Secretary
to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information being
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of information
collection activities on the public, including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
The summary below describes the ICR that the Office of the
Secretary will submit for OMB clearance as the PRA requires:
Title: DOT Technical Assistance PRA.
OMB Control Number: 2105-0584.
Abstract: The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA, Pub. L.
117-58) created programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Build America Bureau 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.
Type of Request: Renewal of Information Collection.
Affected Public: Local governments, non-profit organizations,
tribal governments, and other political subdivisions of state or local
governments.
Form(s): IFAC Key Information Table and the Asset Information
Table; RTA Online Portal Questionnaire.
Respondent Universe: 800.
Frequency of Submission: 4.
Total Estimated Annual Responses: 900.
Total Estimated Annual Burden: 16,700.
Total Estimated Annual Burden Hour Dollar Cost Equivalent:
$2,137,600.
Under 44 U.S.C. 3507(a) and 5 CFR 1320.5(b) and 1320.8(b)(3)(vi),
the Office of the Secretary informs all interested parties that a
respondent is not required to respond to, conduct or sponsor a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB
control number.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.
Duane Callender,
Director, Build America Bureau.
[FR Doc. 2026-10359 Filed 5-22-26; 8:45 am]
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