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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has set up an Emergency Relief Docket for 2025, allowing public transportation agencies affected by emergencies or disasters to request temporary relief from certain requirements. If these rules hinder their response efforts during such situations, grantees or subgrantees can request waivers for specific regulations. The process involves submitting a petition detailing the need for relief. The FTA will review these requests and provide a decision within three business days, with the possibility for reconsideration based on any new information or comments received.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), has set up an emergency relief docket (ERD) for 2021, identified as docket number FRA-2021-0001. This ERD streamlines the process for handling requests for waivers from safety rules during emergencies. If an emergency event occurs, the FRA Administrator can activate special procedures to provide relief to the railroad industry. Individuals can search for comments related to any docket online, and the FRA has privacy policies in place for these exchanges.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has set up an Emergency Relief Docket for 2021 to assist organizations affected by national or regional emergencies or disasters. This measure allows grant recipients and sub-recipients to request temporary relief from FTA administrative and statutory requirements. To apply for relief, individuals should submit petitions through the online docket or by mail, including specific information about their situation. While the FTA can provide short-term, conditionally granted relief for administrative requests, statutory requirements need a formal decision from the FTA Administrator.