Prioritization and Allocation Exercised by the Secretary of Transportation under the Defense Production Act

This information collection accompanies a final rule that sets forth the policies and procedures by which the Secretary of the Department of Transportation would carry out certain authorities and responsibilities assigned under Executive Order 13603. The Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended [50 U.S.C. § 4501 et seq.] (P.L. 115-232, August 13, 2018) requires each Federal agency with delegated authority under section 101 to issue final rules establishing standards and procedures to promote the national defense, under both emergency and non-emergency conditions, and is part of a multi-agency effort that forms the Federal Priorities and Allocations System. Simply put, the information collection facilitates the supply of critical resources from the U.S. industrial base to support national defense and protect and restore critical infrastructure components.

The latest form for Prioritization and Allocation Exercised by the Secretary of Transportation under the Defense Production Act expires 2027-04-30 and is listed under ICR 202401-2105-001.