Federal Register #2127-AN12

Regulatory Amendment: State Highway Safety Grant Program Target Flexibility for FY 2027

This notice announces a regulatory amendment by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation, affecting State Highway Safety Grant Programs. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement action. - No products or services are being requested; this is a change to program procedures. - Key Details: - Amends the uniform procedures for the State Highway Safety Grant Program. - Waives, for fiscal year 2027, the requirement that performance targets in the triennial Highway Safety Plan (HSP) match those in the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) State Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) annual report. - Provides States with increased flexibility in setting performance targets and reduces administrative burden. - Notable for its impact on grant program application criteria and performance measurement requirements for State highway safety offices.

Description

This final rule amends the uniform procedures implementing the State Highway Safety Grant Program to waive, for fiscal year 2027, the requirement that targets for the common performance measures be identical to targets in the Federal Highway Administration State Highway Safety Improvement Program. The amendment provides flexibility to States in submitting performance targets in their triennial Highway Safety Plans. The rule is effective September 23, 2026, and is issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under the Department of Transportation.

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