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Code · REGISTER · 2026-02-24 · Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation (DOT) · Notices

Notices. Notice of request for comments

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BILLING CODE 4910-06-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [FTA Docket No. FTA 2026-0035] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of request for comments. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements
(ICRs)abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)for review and comment. The ICR describe the nature of the information collection and their expected burdens. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 26, 2026. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to *https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.* Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function. *Comments Are Invited On:* Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. A comment to OMB is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication of this notice in the **Federal Register** . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tia Swain, Office of Administration, Management Planning Division, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Mail Stop TAD-10, Washington, DC 20590
(202)366-0354 or *tia.swain@dot.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 104-13, Section 2, 109 Stat. 163
(1995)(codified as revised at 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, require Federal agencies to issue two notices seeking public comment on information collection activities before OMB may approve paperwork packages. 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5, 1320.8(d)(1), 1320.12. On December 16, 2025 FTA published a 60-day notice (90 FR 58366) in the **Federal Register** soliciting comments on the ICR that the agency was seeking OMB approval. FTA received no comments after issuing this 60-day notice. Accordingly, DOT announces that these information collection activities have been re-evaluated and certified under 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and forwarded to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12(c). Before OMB decides whether to approve these proposed collections of information, it must provide 30 days for public comment. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b); 5 CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law requires OMB to approve or disapprove paperwork packages between 30 and 60 days after the 30-day notice is published. 44 U.S.C. 3507 (b)-(c); 5 CFR 1320.12(d); *see also* 60 FR 44978, 44983. OMB believes that the 30-day notice informs the regulated community to file relevant comments and affords the agency adequate time to digest public comments before it renders a decision. 60 FR 44983. Therefore, respondents should submit their respective comments to OMB within 30 days of publication to best ensure having their full effect. 5 CFR 1320.12(c); *see also* 60 FR 44983. The summaries below describe the nature of the information collection requirements
(ICRs)and the expected burden. The requirements are being submitted for clearance by OMB as required by the PRA. *Title:* Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program. *OMB Control Number:* 2132-0583. *Background:* In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)of 1995, the Federal Transit Administration
(FTA)is requesting Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)3-year approval of an extension without change for a currently approved collection. The Federal Transit Administration
(FTA)established three ferry programs to improve and expand ferry service in communities across the country to help people connect to jobs and opportunity. The Passenger Ferry Grant Program makes funding available competitively to assist in the financing of capital projects to support passenger ferry systems in urbanized areas, such as ferry vessels, terminals, and related infrastructure. The Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Program provides competitive funding for projects that support the purchase of electric or low-emitting ferries and the electrification of or other reduction of emissions from existing ferries. The Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program provides competitive funding to states to ensure basic essential ferry service is provided to rural areas. FTA collects information from applicants and grantees to evaluate eligibility, prioritize funding decisions, and oversee compliance and performance for the three federal ferry grant programs. *Respondents:* Public transportation providers, local governmental entities, States, and federally recognized Tribes that operate a public ferry system. *Estimated Annual Number of Respondents:* 30 respondents. *Estimated Total Annual Burden:* 420 hours. *Frequency:* Annually. Kusum Dhyani, Director, Office of Management Planning. [FR Doc. 2026-03591 Filed 2-23-26; 8:45 am]
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  • Pub. L. 104-13
  • 109 Stat. 163
  • 44 USC 3501-3520
  • 5 CFR 1320
  • 5 CFR 1320.5
  • 5 CFR 1320.5(a)
  • 5 CFR 1320.12(c)
  • 5 CFR 1320.12(d)
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