Rule 672-12-.04 - Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 9 Program(1)Scope and Purpose. To provide capital, planning or operating assistance to public transit agencies.(2)Terms and Conditions. All eligible applicants under 200,000 population must complete an application as outlined in Georgia Administrative Guide to Implement the FTA Section 9 Grant Program for Urbanized Areas Under 200,000 Population. The application must also adhere to all FTA regulations outlined in Circular 9030.1A.(3)Eligible Recipients. Designated public body that has the legal authority to receive and dispense Federal funds.(4)Criteria for Award. Applicants must submit a grant application to Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) along with a Program of Projects. The Program of Projects is approved by the MPO process and is advertised for public review. The grant application is reviewed and approved by FTA.(5)Directions and Deadlines. Section 9 grant applications are typically submitted to GDOT by May 1st of each year. A consolidated grant application is submitted to FTA by July 1st. FTA approves grants by the end of the quarter or September 30th. Information relating to this grant program may be obtained from the Georgia Department of Transportation, Office of Intermodal Programs, 276 Memorial Drive, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3743.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 672-12-.04
O.C.G.A. Sec. 32-9-1.
Original description entitled "Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 9 Program" submitted March 22, 1994.