Proposed Circular: Grant Management Requirements

PURPOSE. This circular is a re-issuance of guidance for post-award grant administration and project management activities for all applicable Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant programs.  This revision incorporates provisions of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act:  A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU), and includes the most up-to-date available guidance for these programs. These requirements are intended to assist grantees in administering FTA-funded projects and in meeting grant responsibilities and reporting requirements.  Grantees have a responsibility to comply with regulatory requirements and to be aware of all pertinent material to assist in the management of federally-assisted grants. 

CANCELLATION. This circular, when final, will cancel FTA Circular 5010.1C, “Grant Management Guidelines,” dated 10–1–98. 

SUBMIT COMMENTS: You may submit comments on the proposed circular by any of the following methods: 
1.  Federal eRulemaking Portal:  Go to www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments on the U.S. Government electronic docket site.  [NOTE:  The U.S. Department of Transportation’s electronic docket is no longer accepting electronic comments.  All electronic submissions must be made to www.regulations.gov.  Commenters should follow the directions below for mailed and hand-delivered comments].  
2.  Fax: 202-493-2251.
3.  Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave SE, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
4.  Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave SE, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Note: This proposed document will be posted until such time that the review/comment process is completed and the document is issued in final form.