All Stations Accessibility Program Information Collection Under OMB Review
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The Federal Transit Administration has submitted information collection requirements for the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection covers grant application and reporting activities for transit agencies upgrading legacy rail stations for accessibility compliance. FTA estimates 20 respondents submitting 40 responses annually with a total burden of 280 hours. Comments on the collection must be submitted to OMB within 30 days of publication.
“FTA's All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) is a competitive grant program that helps transit agencies upgrade older rail and other fixed-guideway stations, so they are fully accessible to all riders.”
Transit agencies and state/local entities operating legacy rail fixed-guideway systems that participate in or may apply for ASAP grants should note that FTA's information collection burden estimate of 280 hours annually (7 hours per respondent) is now open for comment. If the actual burden differs materially from the agency's estimate, now is the window to submit supporting data to OMB to potentially revise the figure before approval.
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The Federal Transit Administration has forwarded its All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) information collection requirements to OMB for review and re-approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This constitutes a 30-day notice following a prior 60-day notice that received no comments. The collection covers program administration, grant reporting, and compliance documentation for transit agencies. FTA seeks OMB's 3-year extension approval for the currently approved collection.
Transit agencies, states, and local governmental entities operating legacy rail fixed-guideway public transportation systems that are or may become ASAP applicants should review the collection's burden estimates and submit comments to OMB by May 26, 2026 if they have input on the information requirements or estimated burden hours.
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Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP)
A Notice by the Federal Transit Administration on 04/23/2026
This document has a comment period that ends in 33 days.
(05/26/2026) View Comment InstructionsPDF
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- Public Inspection Published Document: 2026-07966 (91 FR 21869) Document Headings ###### Department of Transportation
Federal Transit Administration
- [FTA Docket No. FTA 2026-0038]
AGENCY:
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 May 26, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to https://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 TAD-10, Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-0354 or tia.swain@dot.gov.
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 December 23, 2025 FTA published a 60-day notice (90 FR 60230) in the Federal Register soliciting comments on the ICR that the agency was seeking OMB approval. FTA received no comments after issuing this 60-day notice. 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 also 60 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 also 60 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: All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP).
OMB Control Number: 2132-0582.
Background: 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. FTA's All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) is a competitive grant program that helps transit agencies upgrade older rail and other fixed-guideway stations, so they are fully accessible to all riders. The program focuses on bringing legacy stations; especially those built before modern accessibility requirements into compliance by funding improvements such as elevators, ramps, level boarding, and other accessibility features. ASAP supports transit systems in removing barriers to station access and ensuring that all passengers can use public transportation independently and reliably.
Respondents: Eligible applicants for ASAP include designated recipients that allocate funds to legacy rail fixed guideway public transportation systems, states (including territories and Washington DC) or local governmental entities that operate legacy rail fixed guideway public transportation system.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 20 respondents.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses: 40 responses.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 280 hours.
Frequency: Annually.
Kusum Dhyani,
Director, Office of Management Planning.
[FR Doc. 2026-07966 Filed 4-22-26; 8:45 am]
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Published Document: 2026-07966 (91 FR 21869)
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