Federal Register #NHTSA-2025-0061

NHTSA Final Rule: Streamlined Documentation for State Highway Safety Grant Programs

This opportunity concerns a regulatory update from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding State Highway Safety Grant Programs. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are referenced - No products or part numbers are requested or procured - Services/Requirements: - States must conduct meaningful public participation and engagement (PP&E) activities as part of their highway safety programs - The requirement to submit detailed PP&E documentation with the triennial Highway Safety Plan is removed - States now provide a high-level narrative of PP&E activities in their Annual Reports - States may use Section 402 funds for PP&E activities and may delegate these efforts to subrecipients - Notable Aspects: - The rule aims to reduce administrative burden and increase flexibility for States - Oversight and transparency are maintained through narrative reporting - No procurement of goods or services is involved in this rulemaking

Description

This final rule finalizes proposed revisions to certain documentation requirements related to public participation and engagement in the Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Grant Programs. The rule removes public participation and engagement requirements from the triennial Highway Safety Plan to reduce administrative burden and increase flexibility for State grant programs. States will demonstrate compliance through narrative descriptions in the Annual Report. The rule aims to maintain transparency and accountability while streamlining reporting requirements for States receiving highway safety grants.

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