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2026-10-20 · Notice

Joint Application Package From the State of Utah to the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program and Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Environmental Responsibilities to the State

Transportation Department, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: This notice announces that FRA and FTA (Agencies) have received and reviewed an application package from the State of Utah (State), Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), requesting participation in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program (Program). Under the Program, the Agencies may assign, and a State may assume, responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and all or part of the Agencies' responsibilities for environmental review, consultation, or other actions required under any Federal environmental laws except certain statutory exclusions with respect to one or more railroad projects and one or more public transportation projects within the State. The Agencies have determined the application package to be complete and developed a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the State outlining how UDOT will implement the Program with the Agencies' oversight. The public is invited to comment on UDOT's request, including its application package and the proposed MOU, which includes the proposed assignments and assumptions of environmental review, consultation, and other activities.

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2026-10-07 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: 49 U.S.C. 5317 New Freedom Program

Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a request for an extension without change to an existing information collection: 49 U.S.C. 5317 New Freedom Program.

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2026-10-07 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: 49 U.S.C. 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program

Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a request for an extension without change to an existing information collection: 49 U.S.C. 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program.

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2026-10-05 · Notice

Notice To Reestablish the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety Charter

Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the reestablishment of the charter of the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS). The previous TRACS charter expired on February 2, 2026. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and FTA are committed to ensuring the safety of the Nation's public transportation systems and reducing safety risks to both riders and transit workers. Accordingly, the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) has determined that reestablishing TRACS is necessary and in the public interest.

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2026-10-01 · Notice

Notice of Availability of Proposed Policy Guidance for the Capital Investment Grants Program

Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: This notice requests comment on FTA's revised policy guidance for the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program. The CIG Policy Guidance provides an overview of CIG project types and the CIG process from project initiation to construction grant award. The proposed revisions are intended to streamline the CIG process, improve accountability of CIG project sponsors, and improve overall readability of the policy guidance. The proposals incorporate suggestions FTA received in response to its Request for Information published on August 19, 2025. The final CIG Policy Guidance, when published on the FTA website, is to be effective immediately; no grandfathering will be allowed for any projects currently in the CIG pipeline.

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2026-09-01 · Rule

National Environmental Policy Act Regulations

Transportation Department, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: FHWA, FRA, and FTA (collectively referred to as the "Agencies") are finalizing the interim final rule (IFR) published on July 3, 2025, which revised the Agencies' National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 implementing regulations in light of the removal of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations, the amendments to NEPA included in the section of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FR Act) of 2023, known as the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023, amendments regarding efficient environmental reviews included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021, and the Supreme Court decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition. The Agencies provided a 30-day comment period for the public to review and comment on the IFR. This final rule addresses public comments received and finalizes the IFR with minor technical changes.

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2026-08-20 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: National Transit Database (NTD)

Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describe the nature of the information collection and their expected burdens.

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2026-08-18 · Notice

Supplemental Notice of Partial Buy America Waiver for Minibuses

Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: On December 20, 2024, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) published a notice of proposed Buy America waiver for certain battery- electric minibuses. FTA has not made a final decision on the proposal. FTA is seeking supplemental comment as to whether FTA should remove the proposed requirement that the minibuses be battery-electric propulsion.

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2026-07-27 · Notice

FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Programs

Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $610 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program and Low or No Emission Grant Program; jointly referred to as the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Programs.

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2026-07-07 · Notice

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Interstate Bridge Replacement Program in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington

Transportation Department, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: This notice announces actions taken by FHWA and FTA that are final. The actions relate to a proposed multimodal project for the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program for highway and high- capacity transit improvements between Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, across the Columbia River in the Interstate 5 (I-5) corridor. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.

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2026-06-30 · Notice

Notice of Proposed Buy America Waiver for North County Transit District DMU Replacement Parts and Request for Comment

Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) received a request from the North County Transit District (NCTD) for a Buy America nonavailability waiver for the procurement of certain replacement parts for 12 Siemens Desiro-series Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) vehicles. FTA is providing notice of the nonavailability waiver request and seeks public comment before deciding whether to grant the request. If granted, the waiver would apply to the replacement parts identified in the waiver request for the 12 DMU vehicles only.

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2026-06-26 · Proposed Rule

Bus Testing: Updates to Bus Testing Program Procedures and Policies, Clarifications, Technical Adjustments, and Other Program Updates

Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is proposing amendments to its bus testing regulation. The proposed changes will improve the efficiency of the testing program for stakeholders, enhance the value of bus testing reports for consumers, and assist in removing outdated test reports.

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2026-06-04 · Rule

Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program

Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is publishing a final rule amending the reporting requirements for the Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP). This final rule reduces reporting burdens for rail transit agencies (RTA) and State Safety Oversight Agencies (SSOA).

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2026-06-04 · Rule

Rail Transit Roadway Worker Protection

Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is publishing a final rule amending the Rail Transit Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) regulation. This final rule extends the time period for State Safety Oversight Agencies (SSOA) to report RWP programs to FTA and allows SSOAs to complete annual audits simultaneously with other required audits.

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2026-06-04 · Notice

Request for Information on Family Friendly Transit

Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: Many transit agencies have developed ways to assess and improve the quality of the public transportation service that they provide to their communities. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) seeks input from the transit industry and the public about how to assess public transportation service quality across five areas: safety and security, cleanliness, universal accessibility, real time service data availability, and system reliability. FTA will use this information to develop tools to help the public, transit agencies, and all levels of government assess the quality of public transportation service in their communities more directly and identify actions necessary to improve family-friendly service.

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2026-05-27 · Notice

FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Competitive Program

Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for approximately $18.95 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Competitive Program.

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2026-05-27 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: 49 U.S.C. 5310 Capital Assistance Program for Elderly Persons and Persons With Disabilities & Section 5311 Nonurbanized Area Formula Program

Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describe the nature of the information collection and their expected burdens.

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2026-05-27 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System

Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describe the nature of the information collection and their expected burdens.

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2026-05-27 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: State of Good Repair Program

Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describe the nature of the information collection and their expected burdens.

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2026-05-27 · Notice

Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Buses and Bus Facilities Formula and Competitive Programs and Low or No Emission Program

Transportation Department, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describe the nature of the information collection and their expected burdens.

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2026-04-27 · Rule

Administrative Rulemaking, Guidance, and Enforcement Procedures

Transportation Department, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Federal Transit Administration

Official abstract: This final rule reinstates and expounds upon procedural reforms for the Department's rulemakings, guidance documents, and enforcement actions rescinded by a final rule published by the Department on April 2, 2021, "Administrative Rulemaking, Guidance, and Enforcement Procedures." Accordingly, this final rule revises and updates the Department's internal policies and procedures relating to the issuance of rulemaking documents. In addition, this final rule updates the Department's procedural requirements governing the review and clearance of guidance documents, and the initiation and conduct of enforcement actions, including administrative enforcement proceedings and judicial enforcement actions brought in Federal court.

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