General Content
Legacy ID
171
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Significant Regulatory Guidance
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DOT Glass Certification
Frequently Asked QuestionsCan you tell us how to contact the US DOT concerning the DOT glass “bug certification” for city buses, school buses, etc?You should contact NHTSA and FHWA. The websites of these agencies are below.
NHTSA: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/FHWA: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/...
Construction Projects
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. For construction projects over $1M: (1) What type of public notice is required by FTA? (2) Does FTA approve the bid package prior to award? (3) What is the FTA clause which must be included if a vendor wishes to submit a bid protest to FTA?
A. FTA...
Associated Capital Maintenance Items
Frequently Asked Questions"Associated capital maintenance items"—How is this defined and where can I find the definition?The term "Associated Capital Maintenance Items" is defined in 49 US Code Section 5307(a)(1) as:
"equipment, tires, tubes, and material, each costing at least .5 percent...
Utility Purchases
Frequently Asked QuestionsAre purchases from a public utility exempt from competitive procurement requirements?Purchases from a public utility are exempt from the FTA competition requirements. Utility prices are established by law or regulation and therefore are not subject to the competitive...
Federal vs. Local Funds
Frequently Asked QuestionsOur city has a project that is in design and they are using FTA monies. Can we use non-federal money on the construction and not have to include federal language in the construction contract and pay prevailing wage rates? The city would also like to avoid FTA language in...Airline Passenger Complaints
Frequently Asked QuestionsHow does an airline passenger make a complaint to the Federal Government about an airline?Consumers with concerns about airline safety should call the Federal Aviation Administration toll-free at 1-866-TELL-FAA (1-866-835-5322). For additional information, go to http://...
Revenue Contracts
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. What is FTA's current policy regarding the placement of commercial advertising on bus shelters purchased with FTA grant financing?
A. FTA encourages grantees to produce revenue that can be used to offset program costs. However, FTA requires that...
Leases
Frequently Asked QuestionsCan Federal funds be used to lease a mobile office trailer? Our intention is to lease with an option to buy. Your guidance will be appreciated.Federal funds may be used to lease instead of buy. Leases are considered third-party contracts within the meaning of FTA...
Criminal Records Checks
Frequently Asked QuestionsI am looking for information regarding CORI checks. I would like to do them annually, and I would like to know if there are other transit agencies that conduct them annually.We have no expertise in the area of criminal records checks. You will need to contact the human...