# Federal Register #FRA-2026-2278

Request for Comments on Ohio Department of Transportation Audit Report for Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program

**Buyer:** Federal Railroad Administration
**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** October 16, 2026
**Identifier:** FRA-2026-2278
**NAICS:** 926120

This notice from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeks public comments on the draft audit report for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) under the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Transportation (DOT)
  - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Program Overview:
  - ODOT is participating in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program, which allows states to assume FRA's environmental review responsibilities for railroad projects under NEPA.
  - Participation requires prior assumption of NEPA responsibilities under the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
  - A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) governs the relationship between ODOT and FRA.
- Audit and Compliance:
  - Annual audits are required for the first four years of participation to ensure compliance with program requirements.
  - The notice is strictly informational and requests feedback on ODOT's compliance and performance.
- Procurement Details:
  - No products, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned.
  - No procurement of goods or services is requested.
  - The notice does not solicit bids or proposals.

### Description

This notice announces and solicits comments on the draft audit report for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) regarding its participation in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program. The program allows a State to assume FRA's environmental responsibilities for environmental review, consultation, and compliance under NEPA for railroad projects, provided the State has first assumed NEPA responsibilities under FHWA. The State becomes solely responsible and liable for these responsibilities, replacing FRA. The program mandates annual audits during each of the first 4 years of State participation to ensure compliance with program requirements.

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