National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System

OMB Control No: 2132-0579	ICR Reference No: 202605-2132-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202301-2132-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FTA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/28/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2026
Responses	1,005	932
Time Burden (Hours)	412,319	378,004
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection request (ICR) is an extension without change of a currently approved information collection under OMB control number 2132-0579 “National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System.” This submission includes an overall increase in total burden hours, despite a decrease in the total number of respondents, is attributed to a corresponding increase in the total number of responses. This is not a result of any action by FTA or change in statuary requirements. This change is driven by the respondent universe with an increase in the number of Tier II providers who are now submitting individual plans. This indicates a shift in reporting, suggesting either the presence of new reporters or former participants in a Group TAM Plan who are now reporting individually. The entities that must respond are Tier I (large transit agencies) and Tier II (small transit agencies). Tier I providers are recipients that own, operate, or manage either 1-101 or more vehicles in revenue service during peak regular service across all fixed route modes or in any one non-fixed route mode, or operate rail transit. Tier II providers are entities that 1.) operate 1-100 or fewer vehicles in revenue service during peak regular service across all non-rail fixed route modes or in any one non-fixed route mode, 2.) a sub recipient under the 5311 Rural Area Formula Program, or 3.) are considered an American Indian tribe. Both of these respondents were included in the initial IC submission in 2016. The response to the collection is required to obtain or retain a benefit, as all recipients and sub-recipients of Chapter 53 funds that own, operate, or manage public transportation capital assets must develop TAM plans. This information collection is to be maintained on a yearly basis and submitted every four years. That data is submitted to FTA during the submission of their performance measures and targets electronically into the National Transit Database.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 112 - 141 20019 Name of Law: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 Century (MAP-21)    US Code: 49 USC 5326 Name of Law: Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act    US Code: 49 USC 5335 Name of Law: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 Century (MAP-21)    PL: Pub.L. 117 - 58 5326 Name of Law: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)    US Code: 49 USC 5326 Name of Law: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 14751	03/26/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 31521	05/27/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name National Asset Management Management (TAM) System- Tier II National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System - Tier I

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,005	932	0	73	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	412,319	378,004	0	34,315	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: This information collection request is for a renewal without change to the information being collected, as there have been no programmatic or statutory changes to the TAM program requirements. The overall increase in total burden hours, despite a decrease in the total number of respondents, is attributed to a corresponding increase in the total number of responses. This change is driven by the respondent universe and is not a result of any action by the FTA or a change in statutory requirements. Specifically, there is an increase in the number of Tier II providers who are now submitting individual plans, indicating a shift in reporting that suggests either the presence of new reporters or former participants in a Group TAM Plan who are now reporting individually.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,873,276

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

Agency Contact: Tamalynn Kennedy 202 366-7573

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(i) Why the information is being collected;
			(ii) Use of information;
			(iii) Burden estimate;
			(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
			(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
			(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date: 05/28/2026

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