Federal Register #FHWA-2026-0661

FHWA Emergency Relief Funding Application Information Collection Request

This opportunity involves the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) seeking public input on the reinstatement of its Emergency Relief Funding Application information collection process. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - Purpose: - Collect detailed disaster inspection reports (DDIRs) and supporting documentation from State Departments of Transportation, U.S. territory highway agencies, and Federal Land Management Agencies - Documentation includes photographs, maps, repair information, and cost estimates - Process Details: - Applicants must submit comprehensive data to justify requests for federal-aid highway disaster assistance - Estimated burden is 350 hours per application, with a total annual burden of 14,000 hours - Tools Referenced: - Policy Information Data Portal (PIDP) - Mobile Solution for Assessment & Reporting (MSAR) - No OEMs or vendors are being procured; this is an information collection requirement, not a product or service acquisition - Notable Requirements: - Submissions must be thorough and include all supporting evidence for disaster relief funding consideration - Electronic submission tools may be used for site assessment data

Description

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate a previously approved information collection related to Emergency Relief Funding Applications. This collection requires State Departments of Transportation and other eligible agencies to submit applications for federal-aid highway disaster assistance. The process involves compiling detailed disaster inspection reports and supporting documentation to justify the need for emergency relief funds. The estimated burden is 350 hours per application, with a total annual burden of 14,000 hours. Public comments are invited on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to minimize the burden of this information collection.

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