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Public Review and Comment

Public Review of Draft Documents

APTA invites all stakeholders to review and comment on draft documents in development.  The APTA Standards Development Program publishes documents through a consensus-based process and the public review period is a critical part of the development process.

The current review period starts on July 6, and ends on August 5.

Commenting Instructions

View the latest set of documents in development by APTA’s working groups. Reviewers may submit comments as often as they like during the review period. Start your review today!

  • Reviewers should scroll down to the bottom of this page
  • Select the name of the document to review more details, download or provide a comment
  • To review the documents without commenting, download the “current draft”
  • Select Document Actions to “Add a Comment”
  • Comments are accepted from APTA members or nonmembers
  • Reviewers should contact standards@apta.com if you experience any problems with providing your inputs
  • For additional guidance download this Step-by-Step Guide. 
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Operational Technology Cybersecurity Maturity Framework – Part 2: OT-CMF Tactical Guidance for Implementing and Maturing Operational Technology Rail Cyber Systems

View current draft		Security and Emergency ManagementTransit CyberSecurity Working GroupThis document provides tactical and strategic guidance for implementing the APTA Operational Technology Cybersecurity Maturity Framework (OT-CMF) across transit agency environments. It serves as the practical companion to APTA SS-CCS-RP-006-23, “Operational Technology Cybersecurity Maturity Framework (OT-CMF) Overview,” enabling agencies to translate maturity framework principles into measurable, sustainable progress. Developed for agencies at all stages of cybersecurity development, this guidance is designed to help transit teams launch, assess and evolve operational technology (OT) cybersecurity programs tailored to the complex realities of public transportation systems.
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Sensitive Security Information Policy

View current draft		Security and Emergency ManagementInfrastructure Security Working GroupThis document establishes minimum standards for handling sensitive security information (SSI) in a transit agency environment.