National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program (Culvert AOP Program)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
FY 2023-2026 Culvert AOP NOFO FINAL (1).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-07-29	Available
30Day FRN-Culvert.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-03-25	Available
CulvertAOP_Supporting Statement A_Final_20260323.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-03-23	Available
60Day FRN.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-09-22	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
257359	Culvert AOP Program Project Management Stage	Other-NOFO Application	Modified
257358	Culvert AOP Program Grant Agreement Stage	Other-NOFO Application	Modified
257357	Culvert AOP Program Application Stage	Other-NOFO Application	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2125-0669	ICR Reference No: 202509-2125-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202212-2125-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FHWA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program (Culvert AOP Program)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/30/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	775	0
Time Burden (Hours)	5,150	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection request is voluntary and is required for eligible applicants for the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program (Culvert AOP Program) to obtain or retain a benefit. The program is being implemented pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 6703 and section 21203 and Division J of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). The purpose of the Culvert AOP Program is to replace, remove, repair, or improve culverts and weirs that would meaningfully improve or restore fish passage for anadromous fish. The information collection is a grant application and optional application checklist, grant agreement, and reporting during project management. The information is collected annually upon release of the NOFO, subject to the availability of funds in appropriations or any legislation signed into law authorizing funds. Responders for all stages are States, a unit of local government, or an Indian Tribe as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). Information relevant to the application is detailed in the Culvert AOP Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), and any reporting requirements agreed to by grant recipients. The information will be received by FHWA within the U.S. Department of Transportation. The purpose of the collection is to receive information required to evaluate applications to the Culvert AOP Program and administering grants, including through providing information for reporting requirements agreed to by recipients of the grants.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 6703 Name of Law: National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program
   PL: Pub.L. 117 - 58 21203 Name of Law: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
   US Code: 25 USC 5304 Name of Law: Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 45306	09/19/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 14623	03/25/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Culvert AOP Program Application Stage
Culvert AOP Program Grant Agreement Stage
Culvert AOP Program Project Management Stage

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	775	0	0	775	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,150	0	0	5,150	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The purpose of this request is to approve collection of information related to the application and implementation of the Culvert AOP Program for FY23-FY26. An application template was developed to reduce the burden on applicants and to reduce the burden on the review process.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $271,900

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 07/30/2026

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