FTA Seeks OMB Renewal for Buses and Bus Facilities & Low or No Emission Program Data Collection
AI-generated summary for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. See the original source for the authoritative text.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has published a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 announcing its intent to seek Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an extension—without any changes—of an existing information collection covering two programs: the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula and Competitive Programs, and the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Program. These programs fund the purchase and operation of transit buses and related infrastructure. The information collection associated with them requires grant applicants and recipients to submit project data, financial records, and performance metrics to FTA to demonstrate eligibility and compliance with federal funding requirements. The extension request indicates that no substantive changes are being made to the current data collection forms or requirements. The FTA is simply renewing its authorization to continue collecting this information from transit agencies and other program participants. Public comment opportunities are typically provided during this OMB review process, allowing stakeholders such as transit agencies, bus manufacturers, and advocacy groups to weigh in on the burden and relevance of the required reporting.
AI-generated summary. May contain errors. Refer to official sources for legal decisions.
Key Changes
- No substantive changes proposed — this is a straight extension of an existing OMB-approved information collection
- FTA is renewing data collection authority for two programs: Buses and Bus Facilities Formula/Competitive Programs and the Low or No Emission Program
- Extension filed under Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, requiring OMB approval before collection can continue
+ 3 more changes with Pro
Obligations
What this law requires
Grant applicants and recipients must submit project data to FTA to demonstrate eligibility for Buses and Bus Facilities Formula and Competitive Programs funding
Grant applicants and recipients must submit financial records to FTA to demonstrate compliance with federal funding requirements
Grant applicants and recipients must submit performance metrics to FTA to demonstrate eligibility and compliance with federal funding requirements
Grant applicants and recipients must comply with the existing information collection requirements for the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Program, including submission of required data
Stakeholders must have opportunity to submit public comments during the OMB review process for the information collection extension