Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: National Transit Database (NTD)
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to the Off...
Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION:
Notice of request for comments.
SUMMARY:
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describe the nature of the information collection and their expected burdens.
DATES:
Comments must be submitted on or before September 21, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function.
Comments are Invited On:
Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. A comment to OMB is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication of this notice in the
Federal Register
.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tia Swain, Office of Administration, Management Planning Division, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Mail Stop FTA TAD-10, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366-0354 or
tia.swain@dot.gov.
( printed page 53934)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 104-13, Section 2, 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised at 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, require Federal agencies to issue two notices seeking public comment on information collection activities before OMB may approve paperwork packages. 44 U.S.C. 3506, 3507; 5 CFR 1320.5, 1320.8(d)(1), 1320.12. On March 26, 2026 FTA published a 60-day notice (91 FR 14751) in the
Federal Register
soliciting comments on the ICR that the agency was seeking OMB approval. FTA received ten comments after issuing this 60-day notice. The comments were in regard to information collection duration, funding match requirements, and reporting definitions. The FTA has carefully considered all feedback but has determined that no changes to the information collection are warranted at this time. Accordingly, DOT announces that these information collection activities have been re-evaluated and certified under 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and forwarded to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12(c).
Before OMB decides whether to approve these proposed collections of information, it must provide 30 days for public comment. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b); 5 CFR 1320.12(d). Federal law requires OMB to approve or disapprove paperwork packages between 30 and 60 days after the 30-day notice is published. 44 U.S.C. 3507(b)-(c); 5 CFR 1320.12(d);
see also60 FR 44978, 44983. OMB believes that the 30-day notice informs the regulated community to file relevant comments and affords the agency adequate time to digest public comments before it renders a decision. 60 FR 44983. Therefore, respondents should submit their respective comments to OMB within 30 days of publication to best ensure having their full effect. 5 CFR 1320.12(c);
see also60 FR 44983.
The summaries below describe the nature of the information collection requirements (ICRs) and the expected burden. The requirements are being submitted for clearance by OMB as required by the PRA.
Title:
National Transit Database (NTD).
OMB Control Number:
2132-0008.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 3-year approval of an extension without change for a currently approved collection. 49 U.S.C. 5335 requires the Secretary of Transportation to maintain a reporting system, using a uniform system of accounts, to collect financial, operating, geographic service area coverage, and asset condition information from the nation's public transportation systems. Congress created NTD to be the repository of transit data for the nation to support public transportation service planning and FTA established NTD to meet these requirements. FTA continues to seek ways to reduce the burden of NTD reporting. The existing information collection request (ICR) is set to expire on August 31, 2026, this ICR covers the information collection activities associated with proposed changes finalized in July 2025, to include the consolidation of station and facility reporting, security reporting clarification, trip planning and geospatial data, and ensuring a state of good repair. There is no added burden from these changes.
Respondents:
State or local governmental entities that operate a public transportation service.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents:
2,481 respondents.
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain
Public Law 104-13
5 CFR part 1320