Statewide and Nonmetropolitan Planning; Metropolitan Transportation Planning

2026-05919 — Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System

The Federal Transit Administration wants to keep collecting info through the National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System, which helps track and care for public transit vehicles and equipment. This affects transit agencies across the country and won’t change how they report, but they need to send comments by May 26, 2026. No new costs or big changes are planned—just a smooth extension to keep things running.

2026-05918 — Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Buses and Bus Facilities Formula and Competitive Programs and Low or No Emission Program

The Federal Transit Administration wants to keep collecting info for its bus and clean energy bus programs without changing anything. This affects transit agencies that get funding to improve buses and bus facilities, especially those focusing on low or no emission vehicles. If you have thoughts, send them in by May 26, 2026, so the government can keep supporting cleaner, better bus rides.

2026-05921 — Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: 49 U.S.C. 5310 Capital Assistance Program for Elderly Persons and Persons With Disabilities & Section 5311 Nonurbanized Area Formula Program

The Federal Transit Administration wants to keep collecting info for programs that help elderly folks, people with disabilities, and rural communities get around. They’re asking for public comments by May 26, 2026, but no big changes or new costs are planned. If you or your community rely on these transit programs, now’s the time to speak up!

2026-05920 — Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: State of Good Repair Program

The Federal Transit Administration wants to keep collecting info for its State of Good Repair Program without changing anything. This affects transit agencies that maintain buses and trains, helping them keep everything running smoothly. If you have thoughts, send them by May 26, 2026—no new costs or rules, just a paperwork extension!

2026-05152 — Announcement of Fiscal Year 2026 Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program Project Selections

The Federal Transit Administration is awarding $388 million to 34 projects that will help states and public agencies buy new buses, fix old ones, and improve bus facilities in 2026. This funding supports cleaner, safer, and better bus services across the country. If you applied, get ready to start your projects soon and reach out to your regional office for next steps!

2025-12364 — Revision of National Environmental Policy Act Regulations

The FHWA, FRA, and FTA are updating their rules to make environmental reviews faster and simpler, following new laws and removed regulations. This change affects anyone involved in big infrastructure projects and starts right away, aiming to cut delays and save money. The agencies will keep listening for ideas to improve these rules even more.

Previous: 2026-02038 — Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance

The Department of Health and Human Services is reopening the comment period for a proposed rule that clarifies disability discrimination protections in programs getting federal money. This update makes clear that certain gender identity conditions without physical causes aren’t covered as disabilities. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until February 20, 2026, to speak up—no extra costs, just your voice!

Next: 2026-02043 — Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Cordell Bank Groundfish Conservation Area Revisions

The government wants to change fishing rules near Cordell Bank off California to make things simpler and give fishermen more chances to catch groundfish while still protecting the ocean habitat. They’re removing the old conservation area and creating a new exclusion zone to keep sensitive spots safe. If you fish or care about ocean life there, you can share your thoughts by March 4, 2026.