Search Results for citation:"89 FR 106732"

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  • 2024-30966 — Notice of Proposed Policy Statement Regarding the Applicability of FTA's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program to Transportation Network Companies
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106732
    Reading Time:about 24 minutes

    The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is proposing to update its guidelines on applying drug and alcohol testing rules to transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft that work with public transit agencies. This update aims to fix previous misunderstandings, particularly about when drivers for these companies need to be part of a drug testing program, especially when they provide critical services such as ADA paratransit. If a transit agency has a contract with TNCs to provide transportation services, the drivers must be tested under federal law, unless the service is chosen randomly by passengers without any control from the transit agency. The FTA is seeking feedback on this proposal before finalizing the rules.

    Simple Explanation

    The FTA is making sure that drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft, who work with public buses and trains, are tested for drugs and alcohol. They want to fix some old mistakes and are asking people for ideas on how to do it better.

  • 2024-31194 — Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Transit COVID-19 Response Program
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106732
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is seeking public comments on their proposed information collection related to the Transit COVID-19 Response Program. This request is in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and aims to renew the existing framework for a three-year period to enable swift data collection during future public health emergencies. Although the formal COVID-19 emergency has ended, the FTA wants to continue gathering data to assess its impact on transit systems. Comments can be submitted until January 29, 2025, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which will decide on the approval of this information collection.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Transit Administration wants to keep collecting information about how COVID-19 affected buses and trains, even though the big emergency is over, so they can be ready for any future health problems. They are asking people to share their thoughts until January 29, 2025, on whether this is a good idea or not.