Guidance for Rural and Tribal Transit Agencies During a Government Shutdown is a National RTAP Technical Brief to assist rural and Tribal transit agencies to better understand the activities that can and cannot take place during a full or partial government shutdown. The brief also provides guidance on what transit agencies should expect and actions they can take before and after a shutdown to minimize the impact.
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