Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2026 Emergency Relief Program Supporting Statement Final 4.23.26.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-04-24	Available
2026 30-Day FRN Emergency Relief Program.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-23	Available
FTA Emergency Relief Manual.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-16	Available
2026 TrAMS User Guide.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-16	Available
2026 60-Day FRN Emergency Relief Program .pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-04-14	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
205660	Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program	Other-Screenshot of Emregency Relief Program Application	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2132-0575	ICR Reference No: 202604-2132-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202210-2132-004
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FTA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program
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

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2026
Responses	26	26
Time Burden (Hours)	4,680	4,680
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection (IC) request seeks a three-year extension, without changes, of the currently approved collection under OMB Control Number 2132-0575, Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program. Funding for this program is provided through Congressional appropriations, which are typically made only in response to significant emergencies or disasters, rather than on a recurring annual basis. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) administers these funds to help states and public transportation systems protect, repair, and/or replace equipment and facilities damaged or at risk due to emergencies, including natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Eligible transportation providers must submit applications to receive these federal funds and, once awarded, provide milestone and financial reports to ensure the proper and timely expenditure of funds within the approved project scope. Depending on the nature and timing of the disaster, this information may be collected annually or quarterly. All submissions are made to FTA’s regional and headquarters staff through the agency’s electronic Transit Award Management System (TrAMS).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 5324 Name of Law: Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program
   PL: Pub.L. 113 - 2 5324 Name of Law: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013
   US Code: 49 USC 5324 Name of Law: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST)
   US Code: 49 USC 5324 Name of Law: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Section 30011
   PL: Pub.L. 112 - 141 20017 Name of Law: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century
  

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 60232	12/23/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 21870	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: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	26	26	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,680	4,680	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: $68,336

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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