Notice2026-10473
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Buses and Bus Facilities Formula and Competitive Programs and Low or No Emission Program
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Published
May 27, 2026
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Transit Administration
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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 101 (Wednesday, May 27, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31520-31521]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10473]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration
[FTA Docket No. FTA 2026-0199]
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Buses
and Bus Facilities Formula and Competitive Programs and Low or No
Emission Program
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 June 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#502439317e232731393e10343f247e373f26"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="64100d054a1713050d0a24000b104a030b12">[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
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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 March 26, 2026 FTA published a 60-day notice (91 FR 14749)
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: Buses and Bus Facilities Formula and Competitive Programs
and Low or No Emission Program.
OMB Control Number: 2132-0576.
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 (FTA)
administers three distinct programs under this information collection:
The Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant Program, the Buses and Bus
Facilities Competitive Grant Program, and the Low or No Emission Grant
Program. The Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant Program provides
funding to states and transit agencies through a statutory formula for
the replacement, rehabilitation, and purchase of buses and related
equipment, as well as the construction of bus-related facilities. The
Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Grant Program distributes funding
to states and transit agencies through a competitive process for
similar purposes, enabling agencies to modernize their fleets and
improve infrastructure. The Low or No Emission (Low-No) Grant Program
offers competitive funding to states and transit agencies for the
purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses,
along with the acquisition, construction, and leasing of the necessary
supporting facilities.
Under this information collection, FTA gathers data from grantees
necessary to evaluate and monitor grant activities. This includes
applicant and project-level information in grant applications, such as
descriptions of proposed projects, anticipated benefits, and compliance
with program requirements. After award, recipients report on project
progress milestones and the use of funds; provide technical
specifications for purchased equipment; certify compliance with
environmental and accessibility standards; and submit periodic
performance reports. These submissions are used by FTA to ensure
program accountability, assess compliance with statutory and regulatory
requirements, and measure the impact of federally funded projects on
transit service and infrastructure. The information collected under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) remains unchanged from the previous
renewal.
Respondents: Eligible recipients include designated recipients that
allocate funds to fixed-route bus operators, states (including
territories and Washington, DC) or local governmental entities that
operate fixed route bus service, and Indian tribes. Eligible
subrecipients include all otherwise eligible applicants and private
nonprofit organizations engaged in public transportation.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 1,035 respondents.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 1,035 responses.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 56,734 hours.
Frequency: Annually.
Nadine Pembleton,
Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Administration.
[FR Doc. 2026-10473 Filed 5-26-26; 8:45 am]
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