Federal Register #DOT-OST-2026-1222

DOT Seeks Renewal of Information Collection for Technical Assistance Grant Programs

This opportunity concerns the Department of Transportation's (DOT) renewal of its information collection for technical assistance grant programs: - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary, Build America Bureau - Programs Supported: - Asset Concession and Innovative Finance Assistance Program - Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program - Both programs established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - Scope of Request: - Renewal of the "DOT Technical Assistance PRA" (OMB Control Number 2105-0584) - Collection of grant applications and progress reports from eligible entities (local governments, non-profits, tribal governments, and other political subdivisions) - Estimated staff hours and costs for application and reporting are detailed - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or OEMs are involved - Service: Information collection for grant program applications and reporting - Part Number: 21050584 - Quantity: Not specified (applies to all program applicants and recipients) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Multi-year periods of performance for grant recipients (typically two to three years) - Focus on administrative data collection to support federal grant programs - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is an administrative information collection, not a procurement of goods or technical services.

Description

The Department of Transportation's Office of the Secretary intends to request renewal of the Office of Management and Budget's approval for the information collection titled "DOT Technical Assistance PRA". This collection supports programs created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that allow various entities to apply for discretionary grant funding. The collection involves application submissions and progress reporting requirements for grant recipients, with estimated burden hours and costs detailed for each program. Public comments on the information collection are invited until May 29, 2026.

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