DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Application Receipt for Section 16 Program [27 Pa.B. 4794] The Department of Transportation, Bureau of Public Transportation, under the authority contained in Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Laws, 49 U.S.C. § 5310, gives notice that it will receive applications for the State-administered Section 16 Program. Under this program, private non-profit organizations and designated public bodies may apply for Federal capital assistance to pay up to 80% of the purchase cost of new wheelchair accessible small transit vehicles and other equipment used to provide needed transportation services for elderly and disabled persons who cannot be reasonably accommodated by existing transportation providers. A Guidelines and Procedures package containing all application forms can be obtained by calling the Bureau of Public Transportation at (717) 787-7540. The initial filing deadline for the Program is October 24, 1997. Questions, comments or suggestions may be directed to Ben Brosius, Section 16 Program Coordinator, 555 Walnut Street, 8th Floor, telephone number (717) 787-7540.
BRADLEY L. MALLORY,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 97-1484. Filed for public inspection September 12, 1997, 9:00 a.m.]
