Ferry Funding Paperwork Review: Electric Boats Get Bureaucratic Boost
Published Date: 12/16/2025
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Summary
The Federal Transit Administration wants to keep collecting info for three ferry programs that help passengers, promote electric or low-emission ferries, and support rural ferry services. This means no big changes, just an extension to keep things running smoothly. If you’re involved in ferry services or live in rural areas, now’s the time to share your thoughts before February 17, 2026!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Three competitive ferry grant programs remain active
FTA continues three competitive ferry grant programs: the Passenger Ferry Grant Program for capital projects, the Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Program for electric or low-emission ferries and electrification, and the Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program to support essential rural ferry service. FTA collects applicant and grantee information to evaluate eligibility, prioritize funding decisions, and oversee compliance and performance.
FTA continues ferry data collection
The Federal Transit Administration is requesting a 3-year extension without change to its information collection for three ferry grant programs (OMB No. 2132-0583). The collection will continue annually with an estimated 30 respondents and a total annual burden of 420 hours; comments are due by February 17, 2026.
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