Federal Register #FTA2026003TPE TODP

DOT Initiatives: FAA Weather System Reporting, FTA Transit-Oriented Development Grants, PHMSA LNG Safety Waiver

This opportunity involves several Department of Transportation initiatives focused on planning, data collection, and regulatory evaluation: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): - Seeks voluntary information collection via a public webform to track operational issues with National Airspace System (NAS) surface weather systems - Data will be used by the FAA Air Traffic Organization to monitor, verify, and address outages or erroneous data - Federal Transit Administration (FTA): - Offers approximately $28.5 million in competitive grants for Fiscal Year 2026 under the Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning - Grants support planning services that integrate transit and land use development - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as the funding is for planning activities - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA): - Requests public comments on a special permit for Argent LNG, LLC to waive certain pipeline safety regulations for LNG storage tanks in Louisiana - Proposal involves use of updated 2026 NFPA 59A standards for LNG storage - Unique requirements: - FAA: Public reporting of NAS surface weather system issues - FTA: Proposals must focus on planning activities that promote integration of transit and land use, submitted electronically via Grants.gov - PHMSA: Evaluation of regulatory waivers for LNG storage tank safety standards - No product procurement or specific OEMs are involved; all activities are related to planning, data collection, or regulatory review

Description

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces a competitive grant opportunity for approximately $28.5 million in funding for Fiscal Year 2026. The grants support a pilot program focused on transit-oriented development planning. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by July 10, 2026. This funding aims to assist in planning efforts that integrate transit and land use development.

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