Transit Research, Development, Demonstration, Deployment and Training Projects

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2026 30-Day FRN TRDDD.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-24	Available
2026 Supporting Statement for Transit Research DDD Programs 4.23.26.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-04-24	Available
FY 2025 FTA Annual Research Report 1.16.26.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-16	Available
2026 TrAMS User Guide.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-16	Available
60-Day FRN Transit Research, Devel, Demo, Deployment and Training Projects.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-14	Available
FTA Circular 6100.E Research, TA and Training Program Appplication Instructions and Guidelines.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-11-17	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
26539	Project Management Stage	Other-Financial Reports	Unchanged
236944	Application Stage	Other-Application Stage	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2132-0546	ICR Reference No: 202604-2132-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202210-2132-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FTA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Transit Research, Development, Demonstration, Deployment and Training Projects
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/27/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2026
Responses	775	775
Time Burden (Hours)	20,550	20,550
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This Information Collection (IC) request is for an extension, without change, of a currently approved collection under OMB Control Number 2132-0546, titled “Transit Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment Projects.” The program provides grants or contracts for research, development, testing, and deployment of innovative technologies, materials, and processes; supports related activities; and promotes the demonstration and deployment of low- and zero-emission vehicles to advance clean energy and improve air quality. It also provides grants or contracts for human resource and workforce development programs related to public transportation, which may include employment training, outreach and recruitment programs to broaden participation, research on personnel and training needs, and training and assistance to support business participation. Eligible respondents include Federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities (including Federal laboratories); State and local governmental entities; public transportation providers; private and nonprofit organizations; institutions of higher education; and technical and community colleges. Submission of this information is required to obtain federal funding. Respondents submit an initial application for funding and, once awards are made, provide progress and financial reports to ensure projects are implemented properly, achieve timely results, remain within budget, and deliver value. This ICR has also been updated to capture the current labor rates for both the federal government and stakeholders.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 114 - 94 3009 Name of Law: Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act
   US Code: 49 USC 5314 Name of Law: Transit Research, Development, Demonstration & Training Projects
   US Code: 49 USC 5312 Name of Law: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) 30007
   US Code: 49 USC 5314 Name of Law: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
   PL: Pub.L. 112 - 141 20019 Name of Law: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century
   US Code: 49 USC 5312 Name of Law: Transit Research, Development, Demonstration & Training Projects
  

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 60231	12/23/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 21868	04/23/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application Stage
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	775	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	20,550	20,550	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $229,344

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: 04/27/2026

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