Application Receipt for Section 16 Program [29 Pa.B. 4907] The Department of Transportation, Bureau of Public Transportation, under the authority contained in Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Laws, 49 U.S.C.A. § 5310, gives notice that it will receive applications for the State-administered Section 16 Program. Under this program, private nonprofit 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 persons and persons with disabilities 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 November 1, 1999. Questions, comments or suggestions may be directed to Ben Brosius, Section 16 Program Manager, 555 Walnut Street, 8th Floor, (717) 787-7540.
BRADLEY L. MALLORY,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 99-1592. Filed for public inspection September 17, 1999, 9:00 a.m.]
