Ferry Operators: Weigh In on Grant Form Overload

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.

2026-05919 — 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.

2026-05920 — 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!

2026-05921 — 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!

2026-05152 — 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!

2026-02042 — Statewide and Nonmetropolitan Planning; Metropolitan Transportation Planning

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has decided to stop working on updates to transportation planning rules that would affect statewide, non-city, and metro areas. This means no new changes or costs will happen from this rule, and the plan was officially canceled on February 2, 2026. Anyone involved in transportation planning can keep doing things as usual without worrying about new rules coming soon.

Previous: 2026-03590 — Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Bus Testing Program

The Federal Transit Administration is asking for public feedback on its Bus Testing Program paperwork by March 26, 2026. This affects bus manufacturers and testers who provide info to make sure buses are safe and reliable. The goal is to keep the process clear and easy while following government rules—no big cost changes, just smoother info collection.

Next: 2026-03592 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is updating how it shares some records to help catch and stop wrong payments by checking with the U.S. Treasury’s Do Not Pay system. This affects people involved with NRC grants, financial transactions, and claims. You’ve got until March 26, 2026, to share your thoughts, and these changes aim to keep taxpayer money safe without costing extra.