{"description":"Documents matching 'evaluate appropriateness public-private partnerships deliver'","count":1006,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=evaluate+appropriateness+public-private+partnerships+deliver&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Evaluation of the Appropriateness of Public-Private Partnership Project Delivery, Including Value for Money or Comparable Analyses; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Build America Bureau (the Bureau) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are issuing guidance to help the public understand statutory requirements to evaluate the appropriateness of using public-private partnerships (P3s) to deliver infrastructure projects. This guidance intends to inform project sponsors of the Bureau's implementation of the evaluation requirements when seeking Federal credit assistance through the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 1998 (TIFIA) and the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) credit assistance programs and FHWA's implementation of the major project financial plan requirement to perform detailed value for money (VfM) analysis. The guidance does not contain any new criteria, does not impose any new legal requirements, and has no legal effect. This final guidance also addresses the comments received on the draft guidance published in the Federal Register on November 13, 2024.","document_number":"2026-04134","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/03/2026-04134/evaluation-of-the-appropriateness-of-public-private-partnership-project-delivery-including-value-for","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-03/pdf/2026-04134.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04134.pdf?1772459107","publication_date":"2026-03-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"SUMMARY: \n \n The Build America Bureau (the Bureau) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are issuing guidance to help the public understand statutory requirements to <span class=\"match\">evaluate</span> the <span class=\"match\">appropriateness</span> of using <span class=\"match\">public-private</span> <span class=\"match\">partnerships</span> (P3s) to <span class=\"match\">deliver</span> infrastructure projects. This guidance intends to inform project sponsors of the Bureau's implementation of the <span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> requirements when seeking Federal credit assistance through the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 1998 (TIFIA) and the Railroad Rehabilitation and"},{"title":"Evaluation of the Appropriateness of Public-Private Partnership Project Delivery Including Value for Money or Comparable Analyses; Bipartisan Infrastructure Law","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Build America Bureau (the Bureau) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) propose guidance to help the public understand statutory requirements to evaluate the appropriateness of using public- private partnerships (P3s) to deliver infrastructure projects. This proposed guidance intends to inform project sponsors of the Bureau's implementation of the evaluation requirements when seeking Federal credit assistance through the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 1998 (TIFIA) and the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) credit assistance programs and FHWA's implementation of the major project financial plan requirement perform detailed Value for Money (VfM) analysis. The Bureau and FHWA invite public comment on this proposed guidance. In addition to general comments, the Bureau is seeking specific feedback on the implementation of certain statutory requirements. The guidance does not contain any new criteria, does not impose any new legal requirements, and has no legal effect.","document_number":"2024-26210","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/13/2024-26210/evaluation-of-the-appropriateness-of-public-private-partnership-project-delivery-including-value-for","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-13/pdf/2024-26210.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-26210.pdf?1731419122","publication_date":"2024-11-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"private partner with the terms of the <span class=\"match\">public-private</span> <span class=\"match\">partnership</span> agreement; \n (2)(A) to certify to the Secretary that the private partner of the <span class=\"match\">public-private</span> <span class=\"match\">partnership</span> is meeting the terms of the <span class=\"match\">public-private</span> <span class=\"match\">partnership</span> agreement for the project; or \n (B) to notify the Secretary that the private partner of the <span class=\"match\">public-private</span> <span class=\"match\">partnership</span> has not met 1 or more of the terms of the <span class=\"match\">public-private</span> <span class=\"match\">partnership</span> agreement for the project, including a brief description of each violation of the <span class=\"match\">public-private</span> <span class=\"match\">partnership</span> agreement; and \n (3) to make publicly"},{"title":"2026 Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB); Request for Nominations","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (the Board or EFAB). The Board provides advice to EPA on ways to lower the costs of, and increase private investments in, environmental and public health protection efforts without requiring additional Federal taxpayer dollars. The Board has been assigned a charge to develop strategic recommendations on steps the EPA can take towards accelerating private investment in environmental technology commercialization, including providing guidance on capital access, public-private partnerships, regulatory readiness, and impact measurement. Appointments will be made by the Administrator and will be announced in June 22, 2026. EPA may also consider nominations received through this solicitation in the event of unanticipated vacancies on the Board.","document_number":"2026-07694","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/21/2026-07694/2026-environmental-financial-advisory-board-efab-request-for-nominations","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-21/pdf/2026-07694.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07694.pdf?1776689109","publication_date":"2026-04-21","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":" outcomes-based financing, blended finance structures, loan guarantees);\n \n • Maximizing Environmental and Public Health Return on Investment—Recommending frameworks and metrics for <span class=\"match\">evaluating</span> environmental and public health benefits per dollar invested, and strategies to ensure Federal investments produce lasting community benefits; \n • <span class=\"match\">Public-Private</span> <span class=\"match\">Partnerships</span> and Market Development—Advising on models for EPA to work with State and local governments to pilot environmental technologies, and strategies for connecting technology companies with"},{"title":"Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program-Announcement of Establishment of Program and Request for Proposals","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), announces a new eVTOL and AAM Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) that will accelerate the deployment of safe and lawful eVTOL and other AAM aircraft operations in the United States. The eIPP requests that State, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments, in partnership with a private sector partner(s) with demonstrated experience in eVTOL or other AAM development, manufacturing, and operations, or new supporting technologies enabling AAM operations integration into the NAS, submit proposals. The eIPP continues the DOT's efforts to integrate eVTOL and other AAM aircraft developed or offered by a United States-based entity into the National Airspace System (NAS) by identifying the most effective partnerships to test and validate operational concepts that can be scaled to national and international applications. SLTT governments and their private sector partner(s) will propose and define these operational concepts under the safety oversight role of the FAA.","document_number":"2025-17844","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/16/2025-17844/electric-vertical-takeoff-and-landing-and-advanced-air-mobility-integration-pilot","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-16/pdf/2025-17844.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-17844.pdf?1757690107","publication_date":"2025-09-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"as well as operational concepts. While ensuring safety through <span class=\"match\">appropriate</span> mitigations, the DOT and the FAA intend to expedite the <span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> and approval of eVTOL and other AAM operations beyond those currently permitted today. Activities under the eIPP will: \n • Accelerate the safe and efficient integration of eVTOL and other AAM operations within the NAS; \n • Generate data to inform the FAA's development of guidance and regulations; \n • Foster and leverage <span class=\"match\">public-private</span> <span class=\"match\">partnerships</span>; and \n • Provide opportunities to accelerate commercial-use operations"},{"title":"Social Impact Partnerships To Pay for Results Act Projects","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is issuing this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to invite applications from State and local governments for awards under the Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (the \"Act\"). An award recipient will receive payment if a specified outcome of the social impact partnership project is achieved as determined by the project's independent evaluator. The payment to the Awardee must be less than or equal to the value of the outcome to the federal government over a period not exceeding ten years from the date implementation commences. Awards made under this NOFA will be administered by Treasury or by another federal agency with expertise in the social benefits addressed in the proposed project. Treasury expects to award up to approximately $40.9 million in such competitive project grants under this NOFA. Treasury will prioritize projects that directly benefit children in order to meet the statutory threshold that 50 percent of awarded funds be used on awards that directly benefit children. In addition, State and local governments receiving project grants will be eligible to receive a grant for up to 15 percent of the project grant amount to pay for all or a portion of the cost of a statutorily required independent evaluation, which will be paid regardless of whether outcomes have been met. Treasury expects up to approximately $6.1 million to be available to pay for the costs of independent evaluations under this NOFA.","document_number":"2023-26174","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/11/30/2023-26174/social-impact-partnerships-to-pay-for-results-act-projects","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-11-30/pdf/2023-26174.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-26174.pdf?1701265522","publication_date":"2023-11-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY","name":"Treasury Department","id":497,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/treasury-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/497","parent_id":null,"slug":"treasury-department"}],"excerpts":"inflation is required. \n 6. Independent <span class=\"match\">Evaluation</span> \n This section addresses post-award independent <span class=\"match\">evaluations</span>, including <span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> design, research methodologies, and expected coordination of activities. \n a. Overview \n \n By statute, SIPPRA program projects must have <span class=\"match\">evaluations</span> conducted by independent <span class=\"match\">evaluators</span>.\n 18 \n \n Awardees can expect to commit significant time and resources to the formal <span class=\"match\">evaluations</span> of their project. All applicants are eligible to receive <span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> funding to support post-award <span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> costs, regardless of whether outcomes"},{"title":"Unleashing American Drone Dominance","type":"Notice","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks comment on additional means by which the Commission can continue to fulfill its public interest mandate and achieve American drone dominance. The Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Office of Engineering and Technology seek input on an array of reforms the Commission might take to unleash American drone dominance, including: alleviating unnecessary regulatory burdens; ensuring that American drone manufacturers and users have sufficient spectrum for drone testing and operations; facilitating and encouraging American firms' investment in drone capabilities, infrastructure development, and innovative and advanced capabilities; ensuring regulatory clarity and technical access for United States- based manufacturers and trusted suppliers; coordinating more effectively with other federal agencies; streamlining the Commission's experimental licensing rules; and establishing additional dedicated drone innovation zones or testbeds in partnership with other entities.","document_number":"2026-07381","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/16/2026-07381/unleashing-american-drone-dominance","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-16/pdf/2026-07381.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07381.pdf?1776257115","publication_date":"2026-04-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"file an original and one copy of each filing.\n \n ○ Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial courier, or by the U.S. Postal Service. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. \n \n ○ Hand-<span class=\"match\">delivered</span> or messenger-<span class=\"match\">delivered</span> paper filings for the \n \n Commission's Secretary are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by the FCC's mailing contractor at 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes"},{"title":"Proposed Establishment of a Federally Funded Research and Development Center-Second Notice","type":"Notice","abstract":"The United States Department of State (DoS), Bureau of Administration, intends to sponsor a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) to facilitate public-private collaboration for numerous activities related to diplomacy and modernization. This is the second of three notices which must be published over a 90-day period in order to advise the public of the agency's intention to sponsor an FFRDC.","document_number":"2024-17213","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/05/2024-17213/proposed-establishment-of-a-federally-funded-research-and-development-center-second-notice","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-08-05/pdf/2024-17213.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-17213.pdf?1722602728","publication_date":"2024-08-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF STATE","name":"State Department","id":476,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/state-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/476","parent_id":null,"slug":"state-department"}],"excerpts":"to modernize and equip the Department and USAID to lead on 21st-Century challenges and <span class=\"match\">deliver</span> for the American people.” \n Achieving U.S. goals for global leadership over the next decade will require the following: \n • A diplomatic corps to use data in new ways to develop more foresight and insight, to inform policy options, to take actions and measure their effectiveness; \n • New cross-sector <span class=\"match\">partnerships</span> and coalitions; \n \n • Intergovernmental <span class=\"match\">partnerships</span> with the Department of Defense, the intelligence agencies, the Departments of Commerce,"},{"title":"Elective Payment of Applicable Credits; Elective Payment of Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit; Final Rules; Election To Exclude Certain Unincorporated Organizations Owned by Applicable Entities From Application of the Rules on Partners and Partnerships; Proposed Rule","type":"Rule","abstract":"This document contains final regulations concerning the election under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to treat the amount of certain tax credits as a payment of Federal income tax. The regulations describe rules for the elective payment of these credit amounts in a taxable year, including definitions and special rules applicable to partnerships and S corporations and regarding repayment of excessive payments. In addition, the regulations describe rules related to a required IRS pre-filing registration process. These regulations affect tax-exempt organizations, State and local governments, Indian tribal governments, Alaska Native Corporations, the Tennessee Valley Authority, rural electric cooperatives, and, in the case of three of these credits, certain taxpayers eligible to elect the elective payment of credit amounts in a taxable year.","document_number":"2024-04604","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/11/2024-04604/elective-payment-of-applicable-credits-elective-payment-of-advanced-manufacturing-investment-credit","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-03-11/pdf/2024-04604.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-04604.pdf?1709646316","publication_date":"2024-03-11","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY","name":"Treasury Department","id":497,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/treasury-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/497","parent_id":null,"slug":"treasury-department"},{"raw_name":"Internal Revenue Service","name":"Internal Revenue Service","id":254,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/internal-revenue-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/254","parent_id":497,"slug":"internal-revenue-service"}],"excerpts":"determined with respect to the <span class=\"match\">partnership</span> or S corporation. (such as, for investment credit property, the date the property is placed in service). \n \n (2) \n Electing <span class=\"match\">partnerships</span> in tiered structures. \n If a <span class=\"match\">partnership</span> (upper-tier <span class=\"match\">partnership</span>) is a direct or indirect partner of a <span class=\"match\">partnership</span> that makes an elective payment election (electing <span class=\"match\">partnership</span>) and directly or indirectly receives an allocation of tax exempt income resulting from the elective payment election made by the electing <span class=\"match\">partnership</span>, the upper-tier <span class=\"match\">partnership</span> must determine its partners'"},{"title":"Innovative Rehabilitation Training Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announces the final priority and requirements under the Innovative Rehabilitation Training program, Assistance Listing Number 84.263G. The Department may use the priority and requirements for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2025 and later years. We take this action to promote the development of innovative and improved methods of training on promising vocational rehabilitation (VR) counseling, engagement, and service delivery strategies and practices to State VR agency personnel or other public or non-profit rehabilitation professionals and paraprofessionals (including those enrolled in master's or bachelor's level rehabilitation programs) to provide quality VR and supported employment services that lead to quality employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.","document_number":"2025-11807","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/26/2025-11807/innovative-rehabilitation-training-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-26/pdf/2025-11807.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11807.pdf?1750855520","publication_date":"2025-06-26","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"of career assessment and vocational <span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> services through the development of formal, graduate-level training programs. A few commenters specifically noted that the discontinuation of formal, graduate-level training programs in recent years appears to have contributed to a shortage of qualified <span class=\"match\">evaluators</span> and VR professionals trained in using career assessment data. A few commenters also specified that, given these shortages, there are long waitlists for critical career assessment and vocational <span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> services. A few commenters specifically"},{"title":"FY 2024 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Enhancing Mobility Innovation","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for a total of $1,936,000 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Public Transportation Innovation funds in competitive cooperative agreement awards for projects that enhance mobility innovations for transit. Funds will be awarded for projects that advance emerging technologies, strategies, and innovations in traveler-centered mobility in two distinct areas. Of the total available funds, $968,000 is available for projects to accelerate innovations that improve mobility and enhance the rider experience with a focus on innovative service delivery models, creative financing, novel partnerships, and integrated payment solutions. Another $968,000 is available for projects to develop software solutions that facilitate the provision of integrated demand-response public transportation service that dispatches public transportation fleet vehicles through riders' mobile devices or other means. Projects will be selected based on the criteria outlined in this notice. FTA may award additional funding that is made available to the program prior to the announcement of project selections.","document_number":"2024-14429","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/01/2024-14429/fy-2024-competitive-funding-opportunity-enhancing-mobility-innovation","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-07-01/pdf/2024-14429.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-14429.pdf?1719578731","publication_date":"2024-07-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Transit Administration","name":"Federal Transit Administration","id":193,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-transit-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/193","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-transit-administration"}],"excerpts":"communications about their project. \n h. Independent <span class=\"match\">Evaluation</span> \n \n Projects funded under this announcement may be subject to <span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> by an independent <span class=\"match\">evaluator</span> selected by FTA. Recipients may be required to coordinate with the \n \n independent <span class=\"match\">evaluator</span> to assist in developing an <span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> plan and collecting, storing, and managing data required to fulfill that <span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> plan.\n \n i. Mobility Metrics \n \n Projects funded under this notice will be required to support the efforts of FTA or its designee to <span class=\"match\">evaluate</span> the project and its outcomes against mobility-specific"},{"title":"Unleashing American Drone Dominance","type":"Presidential Document","abstract":null,"document_number":"2025-10814","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/11/2025-10814/unleashing-american-drone-dominance","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-11/pdf/2025-10814.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-10814.pdf?1749568928","publication_date":"2025-06-11","agencies":[{"raw_name":"EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT","name":"Executive Office of the President","id":538,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/executive-office-of-the-president","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/538","parent_id":null,"slug":"executive-office-of-the-president"}],"excerpts":"for a pilot project is established. Selection criteria shall include, at a minimum, the use of eVTOL aircraft and technologies developed or offered by a United States-based entity; overall representation of economic and geographic operations and proposed models of <span class=\"match\">public-private</span> <span class=\"match\">partnership</span>; and overall representation of the operations to be conducted, including advanced air mobility, medical response, cargo transport, and rural access.\n \n \n (iii) The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the FAA, shall execute agreements"},{"title":"Final Priority and Definitions-Secretary's Supplemental Priority and Definitions on Meaningful Learning Opportunities","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Education (Department) announces a final priority and definitions for use in currently authorized discretionary grant programs or programs that may be authorized in the future. The Secretary may choose to use the entire priority for a grant program or a particular competition or use one or more of the priority's component parts. This priority and definitions augment the initial set of three Secretary's Supplemental Priorities on Evidence-Based Literacy, Educational Choice, and Returning Education to the States published as final priorities on September 9, 2025 (90 FR 43514), and the additional proposed Secretary's Supplemental Priorities on Artificial Intelligence, published as a proposed priority on July 21, 2025 (90 FR 34203); Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness, published as a proposed priority on September 25, 2025 (90 FR 46111); and Promoting Patriotic Education, published as a proposed priority on September 17, 2025 (90 FR 44788).","document_number":"2026-02854","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/12/2026-02854/final-priority-and-definitions-secretarys-supplemental-priority-and-definitions-on-meaningful","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-12/pdf/2026-02854.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02854.pdf?1770817515","publication_date":"2026-02-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"Department could further prioritize or encourage the use of evidence such as through the use of logic models or continuous improvement cycles, leveraging Institute of Education Sciences (IES) practices guides, conducting formative and summative <span class=\"match\">evaluations</span>, and employing third-party <span class=\"match\">evaluators</span> and rigorous <span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> metrics. A few commenters also recommended issuing guidance to provide further clarity for the field on what investments would meet the priority or meet the definition of “evidence-based” and what types of conditions need to be present on"},{"title":"Programmatic/Class Floodplain Review Procedures for Specific Preparedness Grant Projects","type":"Notice","abstract":"On October 4, 2023, FEMA published a notice requesting public comment on its determination that a programmatic/class review is appropriate for six categories of activities, in specific grant programs that do not have an adverse impact, individually or cumulatively, on floodplain values placing property and persons at risk. FEMA received no comments and is now publishing final notice of its determination in compliance with Federal regulations.","document_number":"2024-10042","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/08/2024-10042/programmaticclass-floodplain-review-procedures-for-specific-preparedness-grant-projects","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-08/pdf/2024-10042.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-10042.pdf?1715086449","publication_date":"2024-05-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY","name":"Federal Emergency Management Agency","id":166,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-emergency-management-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/166","parent_id":227,"slug":"federal-emergency-management-agency"}],"excerpts":"insurance is a separate policy that can cover buildings, the contents in a building, or both. The NFIP provides flood insurance to property owners, renters, and businesses, and having this coverage helps them recover faster when floodwaters recede. The NFIP is a <span class=\"match\">public-private</span> <span class=\"match\">partnership</span> between the Federal Government, the property and casualty insurance industry, States, local officials, lending institutions, and property owners. The NFIP is administered by FEMA, while insurance policies are sold and serviced by a network of more than 50 insurance"},{"title":"Funding Opportunity Under Supportive Services for Veteran Families","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the availability of funds for grants under the SSVF Program. This NOFO contains information concerning the SSVF Program, the renewal and new applicant grant application processes, and the amount of funding available. Awards made for grants will fund operations beginning October 1, 2026.","document_number":"2026-00009","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/06/2026-00009/funding-opportunity-under-supportive-services-for-veteran-families","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-06/pdf/2026-00009.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-00009.pdf?1767620708","publication_date":"2026-01-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS","name":"Veterans Affairs Department","id":520,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/veterans-affairs-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/520","parent_id":null,"slug":"veterans-affairs-department"}],"excerpts":"veterans live self-sufficiently and independently. The principal goal of this NOFO is to seek entities that have the greatest capacity to end homelessness among veterans or sustain gains made in ending homelessness among veterans. VA established SSVF in 2011 to create <span class=\"match\">public-private</span> <span class=\"match\">partnerships</span> to rapidly re-house homeless veteran families and prevent homelessness for very low-income veterans at imminent risk due to a housing crisis.\n \n \n B. Program Authority: \n The SSVF program is authorized under 38 U.S.C. 2044. VA implements the SSVF Program through"},{"title":"Request for Information on Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure on DOE Lands","type":"Notice","abstract":"The United States has long been at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. Maintaining that leadership is a key national and economic security priority. AI infrastructure including data centers is a critical component of the modern economy, enabling AI training and inference, scientific research, and a wide range of other essential services. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is exploring opportunities to leverage its land assets to support the growing demand for AI infrastructure. This aligns with the policy laid out in the executive order signed January 23, 2025, titled \"Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence,\" to sustain and enhance America's global AI dominance in order to promote human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security.","document_number":"2025-05936","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/07/2025-05936/request-for-information-on-artificial-intelligence-infrastructure-on-doe-lands","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-04-07/pdf/2025-05936.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-05936.pdf?1743770725","publication_date":"2025-04-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"}],"excerpts":"development and energy system optimization, exploit new data that will come from the NSTX-U fusion user facility that will come online in 2026, and foster <span class=\"match\">public-private</span> fusion <span class=\"match\">partnerships</span>. By aligning with the Department of Energy's broader AI development objectives, this center would drive advancements in AI tool development and implementation, support regional economic growth, and <span class=\"match\">deliver</span> on the vision of enabling next-generation computing capabilities through shared synergy, strength, and leadership.\n \n \n Site Details: \n PPPL is located in"},{"title":"Proposed Priority and Requirements-Innovative Rehabilitation Training Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Department of Education (Department) proposes a priority and requirements under the Innovative Rehabilitation Training program, Assistance Listing Number 84.263G. The Department may use the proposed priority and requirements for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2025 and later years. We take this action to promote the development of innovative and improved methods of training on promising vocational rehabilitation (VR) counseling, engagement, and service delivery strategies and practices to State VR agency personnel or other public or non-profit rehabilitation professionals and paraprofessionals (including those enrolled in master's or bachelor's level rehabilitation programs) to provide quality VR and supported employment services that lead to quality employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.","document_number":"2024-29996","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/18/2024-29996/proposed-priority-and-requirements-innovative-rehabilitation-training-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-18/pdf/2024-29996.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-29996.pdf?1734443171","publication_date":"2024-12-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"to competitive integrated employment, State and local <span class=\"match\">partnerships</span> to improve youth transition outcomes, and transformational approaches to create 21st Century workforce opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities, through Disability Innovation Fund awards in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. \n Currently, the Innovative Rehabilitation Training program (awarded in 2019 and 2020) is providing training to VR professionals and students on VR counseling, career assessment, forensic <span class=\"match\">evaluation</span>, pre-employment transition services, business engagement"},{"title":"Request for Nominations for Members To Serve on National Institute of Standards and Technology and National Technical Information Service Federal Advisory Committees","type":"Notice","abstract":"The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST or Institute) and the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) invites and requests nomination of individuals for appointment to eleven existing Federal Advisory Committees (Committees): Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction; Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award; Industrial Advisory Committee; Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board; Internet of Things Advisory Board; Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award; Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board; National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee; National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee; National Technical Information Service Advisory Board; and Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology. NIST and NTIS will consider nominations received in response to this notice for appointment to the Committees, in addition to nominations already received. Registered Federal lobbyists may not serve on NIST or NTIS Federal Advisory Committees in an individual capacity.","document_number":"2024-09886","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/07/2024-09886/request-for-nominations-for-members-to-serve-on-national-institute-of-standards-and-technology-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-07/pdf/2024-09886.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-09886.pdf?1714999689","publication_date":"2024-05-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Institute of Standards and Technology","name":"National Institute of Standards and Technology","id":352,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-institute-of-standards-and-technology","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/352","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-institute-of-standards-and-technology"}],"excerpts":"under section 9906(a)(3) of the Act is helping maintain United States leadership in microelectronics manufacturing; \n c. assessment of the research and development programs and activities authorized under section 9906 of the Act; and \n d. opportunities for new <span class=\"match\">public-private</span> <span class=\"match\">partnerships</span> to advance microelectronics research, development, and domestic manufacturing. \n The Committee shall not participate in selecting recipients of Federal financial assistance. \n Membership \n Members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Secretary of Commerce"},{"title":"Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Federal Trade Commission amends the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (the \"Rule\"), consistent with the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. The amendments to the Rule, which are based on the FTC's review of public comments and its enforcement experience, include one new definition and modifications to several others, as well as updates to key provisions to respond to changes in technology and online practices. The amendments are intended to strengthen protection of personal information collected from children, and, where appropriate, to clarify and streamline the Rule since it was last amended in January 2013.","document_number":"2025-05904","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/22/2025-05904/childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-04-22/pdf/2025-05904.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-05904.pdf?1745239507","publication_date":"2025-04-22","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION","name":"Federal Trade Commission","id":192,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-trade-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/192","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-trade-commission"}],"excerpts":"not become a mixed audience property just because the property does not include mature content and is presented as <span class=\"match\">appropriate</span> for children.” \n 37 \n \n In response, the Commission notes that it agrees that a general audience website or online service, or portion thereof, is not necessarily child-directed merely because it includes content that is <span class=\"match\">appropriate</span> for children and reiterates that categorization is determined by <span class=\"match\">evaluating</span> the totality of the circumstances and the multiple factors set forth in the definition of “website or online service"},{"title":"Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program; Arizona Department of Transportation Final FHWA Audit Four Report","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) established the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program (Program) that allows a State to assume FHWA's environmental responsibilities for environmental review, consultation, and compliance under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for Federal highway projects. When a State assumes these Federal responsibilities, the State becomes solely responsible and liable for carrying out the responsibilities it has assumed, in lieu of FHWA. This Program mandates annual audits during each of the first 4 years of State participation to ensure compliance with program requirements. This is the fourth audit of the responsibilities assigned to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) under the Program. This notice announces the final fourth audit report for ADOT.","document_number":"2026-04353","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/05/2026-04353/surface-transportation-project-delivery-program-arizona-department-of-transportation-final-fhwa","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-05/pdf/2026-04353.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04353.pdf?1772631908","publication_date":"2026-03-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Highway Administration","name":"Federal Highway Administration","id":170,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-highway-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/170","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-highway-administration"}],"excerpts":"\n Observation #8: Deficiencies in Re-<span class=\"match\">Evaluation</span> Analyses and Documentation \n The ADOT has an EA/EIS guidance manual that contains EA re-<span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> procedures. The manual states, “the re-<span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> should consider the entire project analyzed in the original NEPA document. All environmental sections require re-<span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> to review whether impacts have changed as compared with the previous NEPA document and whether any impact changes result in new or significant impacts. . . Documentation should be <span class=\"match\">appropriate</span> to the project changes, environmental"},{"title":"Request for Comments on Commerce Supply Chain Risk Assessment and IPEF Supply Chains","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Commerce (Commerce) seeks public comment to inform its work on assessing and analyzing risk in global supply chains. This includes input into a determination of an initial list of \"critical sectors\" and \"key goods\" as provided under the Indo- Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Agreement Relating to Supply Chain Resilience (Supply Chain Agreement). The United States' initial list will be shared with the IPEF Supply Chain Council members and will inform work undertaken pursuant to the Agreement. Comments will also inform other analytical tools and methodologies developed by Commerce's Industry & Analysis unit to support resilient supply chains for U.S. industry.","document_number":"2024-12240","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/03/2024-12240/request-for-comments-on-commerce-supply-chain-risk-assessment-and-ipef-supply-chains","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-06-03/pdf/2024-12240.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-12240.pdf?1717100253","publication_date":"2024-06-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"International Trade Administration","name":"International Trade Administration","id":261,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/international-trade-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/261","parent_id":54,"slug":"international-trade-administration"}],"excerpts":"vulnerability across all major sectors of the economy. This tool will help the U.S. government to determine—at the sectoral, and eventually product, level—where there are hidden vulnerabilities that could be addressed through policy action by the U.S. government and/or <span class=\"match\">public-private</span> <span class=\"match\">partnerships</span>. \n The supply chain risk assessment framework is an iterative tool. The latest version of the framework incorporates upwards of 40 indicators of risk that relate to a sector's criticality to the U.S. government, vulnerability to disruption, and resilience in the"}]}