Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 09, 2026

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: Feb 03, 2026
§ 601.45 - Required information.

A petition for relief under this section shall:

(a) Identify the grantee or subgrantee and its geographic location;

(b) Specifically address how an FTA requirement in a policy statement, circular, or agency guidance will limit a grantee's or subgrantee's ability to respond to an emergency or disaster;

(c) Identify the policy statement, circular, guidance document and/or rule from which the grantee or subgrantee seeks relief; and

(d) Specify if the petition for relief is one-time or ongoing, and if ongoing identify the time period for which the relief is requested. The time period may not exceed three months; however, additional time may be requested through a second petition for relief.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 552; 49 U.S.C. 5301 and 5334; 49 CFR 1.91
source: 70 FR 67318, Nov. 4, 2005, as amended at 90 FR 28226, July 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 49 CFR 601.45