Rule 672-12-.05 - Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 18 Program(1)Scope and Purpose. To provide capital and operating assistance to rural areas (under 50,000 population).(2)Terms and Conditions. All eligible applicants in rural areas must complete an application as outlined in Georgia State Management Plan and Administrative Guide for Rural and Small Urban Areas - Section 18. The applicant must also adhere to all FTA regulations outlined in Circular 9040.1B.(3)Eligible Recipients. Local public bodies and operators of public transportation services that have the legal authority to receive and dispense Federal funds.(4)Criteria for Award. Applicants must submit to Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) an annual grant application by October 1st of each year. The program request is advertised for public review. A consolidated Section 18 grant application is submitted annually for approval by FTA.(5)Directions and Deadlines. Section 18 grant applications are submitted to GDOT by October 1st of each year. A consolidated grant application is submitted to FTA for review. FTA approves grants by the end of the quarter following submission. 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-.05
O.C.G.A. Sec. 32-9-1.
Original description entitled "Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 18 Program" submitted March 22, 1994.