Infrastructure Forms Return: Comments Sought on Project Tracking
Published Date: 1/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council wants to bring back a form that helps track big infrastructure projects and keep the process clear and on schedule. This affects project sponsors and federal agencies involved in environmental reviews. You’ve got until March 20, 2026, to share your thoughts—no extra costs, just smoother permitting!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
FAST-41 Access Requires FIN
If you are a project sponsor who wants FAST-41 coverage, you must submit a FAST-41 Initiation Notice (FIN) that includes the project purpose, a brief description, statements of technical and financial feasibility, anticipated federal financing, reviews and authorizations, and an assessment that the project meets the statutory definition of a "covered project" under 42 U.S.C. 4370m-2(a)(1). FAST-41 is voluntary, and covered projects are entitled to comprehensive permitting timetables and direct engagement from the Permitting Council to help identify and resolve permitting issues.
FIN Paperwork Burden Estimate
The Permitting Council estimates the paperwork burden for the FIN as 75 respondents, 1 response per respondent, 2 hours per response, for a total of 150 burden hours. The Council seeks reinstatement of the OMB approval (OMB Control No. 3121-0001) to permit this collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-06330 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council is asking for public comments to reinstate a paperwork form that helps track big infrastructure projects. This form, which expired, needs approval again to keep things clear and on schedule for agencies and project leaders. You’ve got until April 30, 2026, to share your thoughts—no cost changes, just smoother project reviews!
2025-22197 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Emergency Request for Temporary Reinstatement
The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council is asking for a quick OK to restart collecting info that helps track big infrastructure projects under the FAST-41 law. This emergency move keeps the project list active and ensures smooth federal reviews without delays. They need a decision by November 28, 2025, so projects can keep moving forward without costing extra time or money.
2026-13660 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
HUD is updating its Single-Family Mortgage system to include more types of records and add a 'Do Not Pay' check to keep payments safe and follow federal rules. This change affects people with HUD FHA loans and aims to improve how loan payments are handled. You can share your thoughts by August 6, 2026, before the update goes live.
2026-13699 — Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-549C); Comment Request; Extension
FERC is extending the current rules for how interstate natural gas pipelines share business info for another three years—no changes, just a smooth continuation. Pipeline companies and related businesses need to keep following these standards, and the public can comment until September 8, 2026. This keeps things clear and consistent without adding new costs or paperwork.
2026-13647 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; William D Ford Federal Direct Loan Program Repayment Plan Selection Form
The Department of Education is updating the form that helps students pick their loan repayment plans for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. This affects about 660,000 borrowers who’ll have a clearer, easier way to choose how they pay back their loans. Comments on the changes are open until August 6, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!
2026-13658 — USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin: Economic Impact and Operation, 2027 Report; Submission of Questionnaire and Information Collection Plan for Office of Management and Budget Review
The U.S. International Trade Commission is gathering info to create a 2027 report on how the USMCA car rules affect the economy and jobs. This affects car makers and parts suppliers in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, helping everyone understand the rules’ impact on trade and business. The questionnaire is part of a process to keep these reports accurate and up-to-date, with important deadlines coming soon.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-00878 — Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey and Supplemental Plats; New Mexico; Oklahoma
The Bureau of Land Management is officially filing new and updated land survey maps for parts of New Mexico and Oklahoma in 30 days. These changes help manage public lands better and affect local agencies like the Bureau of Indian Affairs and National Park Service. If you disagree with any survey, you have until February 17, 2026, to file a protest—no money changes hands unless you want copies of the maps.
Next: 2026-00880 — Revised Jurisdictional Thresholds for Section 8 of the Clayton Act
The Federal Trade Commission just updated the money limits that decide when one person can’t be a boss at two competing companies. If the companies are big enough—now with new thresholds of about $54 million and $5.4 million—this rule kicks in right away starting January 16, 2026. This helps keep business fair and stops conflicts of interest between rival companies.