Opportunity
Federal Register #FTA 2026-0199
FTA Seeks Comment on Information Collection for Bus Grant Programs
Buyer
Federal Transit Administration
Posted
May 27, 2026
Respond By
June 26, 2026
Identifier
FTA 2026-0199
NAICS
926120
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public input on its information collection requirements for three major transit grant programs: - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant Program - Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Grant Program - Low or No Emission Grant Program
Key details: - These programs fund the purchase, replacement, and rehabilitation of transit buses and related equipment - Includes construction of bus-related facilities - Supports acquisition or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses - Information collection covers: - Applicant and project-level data - Technical specifications for buses and equipment - Progress reports and compliance certifications - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - The notice is part of the OMB review process under the Paperwork Reduction Act - Programs are open to states, transit agencies, and eligible local government entities - Focus on ensuring program accountability and regulatory compliance
Description
This notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) related to the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant Program, the Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Grant Program, and the Low or No Emission Grant Program have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. These programs provide funding to states and transit agencies for the replacement, rehabilitation, and purchase of buses and related equipment, construction of bus-related facilities, and the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses. The information collected includes applicant and project-level data, progress reports, technical specifications, and compliance certifications to ensure program accountability and assess compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Comments on this collection are due by June 26, 2026.