What's New  Webinars on the 1201c Reporting Process  OIG ARRA Poster [PDF] [DOC] The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) requires that every contractor that receives ARRA funds must post a notice of rights and remedies available to whistleblowers. (Title XV, Subtitle A, Section 1553(e)). Contact the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General’s office (OIG) if you have questions, http://www.oig.dot.gov/contact.jsp.  OMB Webinars on the 1512 Reporting Process: Webinars were recorded and made available for viewing at www.whitehouse.gov/recovery/webinartrainingmaterials.  OMB has published new guidance on Section 1512 reporting and other ARRA related issues.  It can be found at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/recovery_faqs/ Important Deadlines 1201(c) Report Due: August 16, 2009 1512 Reporting Registration Opens: August 17, 2009 First Obligation Deadline: September 1, 2009 TIGER Discretionary Grant Applications Due: September 15, 2009 1512 Reporting Begins: October 1, 2009 ARRA Overview The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, 2009 (ARRA) [Pub. L. 111-5] was signed into law by President Barack Obama on February 17, 2009.  ARRA includes appropriations and tax law changes totaling approximately $787 billion to support government wide efforts to stimulate the economy.  Goals of the statute include the preservation or creation of jobs and the promotion of an economic recovery, as well as the investment in transportation, environmental protection and other infrastructure providing long-term economic benefits. Over $48 billion will be invested in transportation infrastructure, including $8.4 billion for transit capital improvements made available through FTA programs.  In addition, transit may benefit from flexible funding transferred from highway program allocations as well as discretionary allocations under a $1.5 billion multimodal program administered by the Secretary of Transportation.   FTA has published formula apportionments, discretionary allocations, or notices of funding availability for the entire $8.4 billion appropriated for transit programs.  Technical Questions? Need Further Assistance?  Review the information on this site or contact your FTA Regional Office.