# 2026-12829: DOT Renews Freight Data Sharing Collection

2026-12829, Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW), is a Federal Register notice from Transportation Department, Transportation Statistics Bureau published 2026-06-25, effective Written comments should be submitted by July 27, 2026.; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-02).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12829
- As of: 2026-07-02
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12829
- Title: Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW)
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Transportation Statistics Bureau
- Citation: 91 FR 38476
- Published: 2026-06-25
- Effective: Written comments should be submitted by July 27, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-07-27
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-07-02

## In one line

DOT Renews Freight Data Sharing Collection

## Summary

The Department of Transportation is renewing its info collection for the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) program, which helps businesses in the freight industry share data to make supply chains run smoother. About 140 companies spend around 21 hours a year providing this info. Public comments are open until July 27, 2026, so everyone can weigh in before the renewal is finalized.

## Abstract

BTS has submitted the following information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. BTS is requesting approval to renew an existing ICR 2138-0049, Freight Logistics Optimization Works. The renewal of this ICR will enable BTS to continue collecting intermodal trade data in support of the FLOW program's aim to improve supply chain efficiencies. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register on March 2, 2026. BTS received two comments. The purpose of this notice is to respond to comments received on the first notice and allow 30 days for public comment to OMB on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations.

## Effects PRIA read

- Freight businesses spend time reporting FLOW data: cost, medium. If you run a freight-industry business, you (or your firm) are one of about 140 respondents that must provide FLOW data annually and will spend about 21 hours per year on initial data file development, connection to the data system, and periodic updates (total annual burden hours: 2,940).
- FLOW data may support new freight risk analytics: benefit, low. BTS says it will consider suggestions to develop additional analytics and models using FLOW data, including a commenter’s proposal to create summary indicators of freight risk to help participants adjust operations to improve throughput and mitigate congestion.

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## Sources
- [2026-12829 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/25/2026-12829/agency-information-collection-activities-renewal-of-a-previously-approved-information-collection)
- [2026-12829 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-25/pdf/2026-12829.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12829 (as of 2026-07-02).