Search Results for agency_names:"Federal Transit Administration"

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  • 2024-29637 — Section 139 Efficient Environmental Reviews for Project Decisionmaking and One Federal Decision Interim Final Guidance
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102246
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, and Federal Transit Administration are seeking public comments on their revised guidance for environmental reviews in surface transportation projects. This new guidance updates and replaces previous guidelines and reflects recent changes in laws that aim to improve project evaluation processes. The authorities are accepting comments on its implementation until February 18, 2025, and further details are available online. This notice is part of their ongoing efforts to ensure that transportation projects comply with environmental regulations while improving efficiency.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine building a big toy train set, and there are rules to make sure it doesn't hurt nature. The people in charge of roads and trains want to hear ideas on new ways to check these rules to make it quicker and better, and everyone can tell them their thoughts until February.

  • 2024-30448 — Notice of Proposed Buy America Waiver for Battery Electric Minibuses and Request for Comment
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104285
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is considering a temporary waiver for the Buy America requirements on battery electric minibuses due to the lack of U.S.-manufactured options that meet these standards. This waiver would allow transit providers to buy these buses despite not meeting local manufacturing rules, as long as certain conditions are met, like having a battery-powered system and specific vehicle size and design features. The FTA seeks public feedback on whether they should implement this waiver or make any changes to it. If the waiver is granted, it will help improve access to zero-emission public transportation for routes with fewer passengers, potentially leading to reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting people buy electric minibuses that aren't made in America because there aren't enough made here right now, and they want to know if people think this is a good idea. They're also wondering if they should change the rules in the future to make more buses here and if letting people buy these buses will help the environment.

  • 2020-29252 — Notice of Establishment of Emergency Relief Docket for Calendar Year 2021
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 702
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Transit Administration made a special rule for 2021 to help people affected by emergencies, letting them ask for a break from certain rules if they explain why they need it, but if the government doesn't reply in three days, they can assume their request is approved.

  • 2021-03180 — FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Low or No Emission Grant Program
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10061
    Reading Time:about 28 minutes

    The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering $180 million in competitive grants for the fiscal year 2021 under the Low or No Emission Grant Program. These grants are aimed at supporting the purchase or lease of low or no-emission vehicles with advanced technology for transit operations. Eligible applicants like states, local government authorities, and tribes can apply electronically through GRANTS.GOV until April 12, 2021. The program aligns with federal goals to enhance sustainable public transportation and address climate change challenges.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Transit Administration has $180 million to help buy or lease buses that are good for the environment, and local governments or tribes can ask for this money until April 12, 2021. They want people to use these buses to help fight climate change and make public transport cleaner.

  • 2024-28271 — Fiscal Year 2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Technology Transfer (T2) Program
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95902
    Reading Time:about 27 minutes

    The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering a funding opportunity worth $5 million under the Public Transportation Innovation Program to manage a new Technology Transfer (T2) Program. The T2 Program aims to promote the deployment of innovative research in public transportation. Eligible applicants include various government entities, transportation providers, and educational institutions. Applications must be submitted through grants.gov by February 11, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Transit Administration is offering $5 million to help share cool new ideas for public transportation. They want big groups like towns and schools to apply for this money by February 11, 2025, but the process can be tricky with lots of rules to follow.

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