Request for Comments on New Information Collection
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking public comments on a new information collection related to the Congestion Relief Program. This program, under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, requires participants to submit grant applications and regular reports. It primarily targets state and local agencies in large urban areas. The feedback will assist in improving the effectiveness of these data requirements.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of a new information collection requirement for grant applications.
- Emphasis on data submission for evaluating and reporting purposes.
- Request for public comments to optimize information collection processes.
Obligations
What this law requires
State, MPO, city, or municipal agencies in urbanized areas with population greater than 1,000,000 must submit grant applications for the Congestion Relief Program discretionary funding
Grant recipients must submit semi-annual project management reports as prescribed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Applicants must complete grant application forms and narratives detailing their proposed projects
Grant recipients must execute grant agreements with FHWA as part of the funding award process
Grant recipients must comply with project closeout procedures upon completion of funded projects