Federal Register #FHWA-2026-0760

FHWA Request for Comments on TAP and RTP Annual Reporting Requirement

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a proposed new information collection for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Annual Report. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Department of Transportation (DOT) - Sub-agency: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a direct procurement of products or services. - Products/Services Requested: - Annual reporting by State Departments of Transportation and related agencies on TAP and RTP applications and selections - Reports must include: - Number and cost of applications received - Number and cost of projects selected - Descriptive details about selected projects - Estimated average burden per response: 40 hours - Total annual burden: 2,040 hours - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandated by 23 U.S.C. 133(h)(8), as amended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - Supports a wide range of transportation and recreational projects (e.g., pedestrian/bicycle facilities, community improvements, environmental mitigation, recreational trails, safety assessments) - FHWA will publish the collected information on its public website - This is a request for information to support compliance and reporting, not a direct procurement opportunity

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 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Annual Report. This report requires States to annually report on applications and selections for TAP and RTP funds, which support various transportation and recreational trail projects. The collection aims to comply with statutory requirements under 23 U.S.C. 133(h)(8) and includes data on the number and cost of applications and selections. Comments on the information collection are invited until July 27, 2026.

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