Transport Data Locks: Bureaucrats Seek Security Feedback Now

2026-03996 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal of a Previously Approved Information Collection: Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW)

The Department of Transportation wants to keep collecting important data on how goods move across the country through the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) program. This renewal helps improve supply chains without adding new costs or big changes. If you have thoughts, you can share them by May 1, 2026!

2026-00371 — Agency Information Collection: Activity Under OMB Review; Report of Traffic and Capacity Statistics-The T-100 System

The Department of Transportation wants to keep collecting important flight data from U.S. and foreign airlines to track air travel activity. They’re asking for public feedback by March 13, 2026, to make sure this data collection is still useful and necessary. This helps keep air travel info accurate without adding extra costs or delays for airlines.

2025-21939 — Agency Information Collection: Activity Under OMB Review; Part 249, Preservation of Records

The Department of Transportation is asking to keep collecting important aircraft records to make sure safety checks, maintenance, and flight data are properly saved and easy to find. This helps keep flights safe and supports accurate billing. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until January 5, 2026, to share them—no extra costs or big changes, just keeping the record-keeping strong!

2025-20020 — Agency Information Collection; Activity Under OMB Review; Passenger Origin-Destination Survey Report

The Department of Transportation is asking to keep collecting travel data from airlines about where passengers start and end their trips. About 100 airlines will spend around 30 hours each year filling out these reports, helping the government understand travel patterns better. Comments on this plan are open until December 17, 2025, but no one has spoken up yet!

2025-17107 — Agency Information Collection Activity; Notice of Request for Approval To Collect New Information: Crash Causal Factors Program Heavy-Duty Truck Study Interview Data Collection; Correction

The Department of Transportation fixed a small but important mistake in a previous notice about collecting new info on heavy-duty truck crashes. They updated the docket number and billing code to keep everything clear and official. This helps anyone involved stay on track with the study and paperwork, with no extra costs or delays.

2025-16734 — Agency Information Collection Activity; Notice of Request for Approval To Collect New Information: Crash Causal Factors Program Heavy-Duty Truck Study Interview Data Collection

The government wants to start a new study asking truck drivers and others about heavy-duty truck crashes to understand what causes them. This will help make roads safer and is required by a recent law. The study will ask questions soon and won’t cost drivers or companies extra money.

Previous: 2026-04734 — Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Mysteries of the Nile: Ancient Egypt” Exhibition

The U.S. government has approved special ancient Egyptian objects to be temporarily shown in the “Mysteries of the Nile: Ancient Egypt” exhibition at the Tampa Museum of Art and possibly other places. This means the exhibition can legally bring in these culturally important items, which is great news for history lovers and the museum. The display helps share amazing stories from ancient Egypt and supports cultural education without any extra costs to the public.

Next: 2026-04736 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; State and Local Educational Agency Record and Reporting Requirements Under Part B of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act

The Department of Education is asking for public feedback on keeping the current reporting rules for schools helping kids with disabilities. This affects state and local education agencies who collect and share important info under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Comments are open until April 10, 2026, and there are no changes or new costs proposed—just a smooth continuation of existing practices.