Federal Register #FHWA-2026-0694

FHWA Seeks Comments on Information Collection for Highway Construction Training Program Grants

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a proposed new information collection for the Highway Construction Training Program (HCTP) grants. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - Respondents: - 50 State Departments of Transportation - Local and state governments - U.S. territories - Educational institutions eligible for HCTP grants - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of performance data from HCTP grant recipients - Data includes: program entrants, completions, job placements, median wages at hire and after 180 days, trainee retention, and educational credentials attained - Reporting required quarterly and annually for up to two years - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on electronic technology to minimize reporting burden - Data collection supports workforce development in highway construction - No procurement of products or OEMs; this is an information collection initiative

Description

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of a new information collection related to the Highway Construction Training Program (HCTP). This notice invites public comments on the proposed collection, which involves performance measures for HCTP grants, including data on entrants, program completions, job placements, wages, retention, and educational credentials. The collection supports tracking the progress of awarded programs over up to two years. Comments are due by July 17, 2026.

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