Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Vacancies, 34646 [2018-15604]
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Michael H. Higgins at 202–245–0284.
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2.500 rates and services (49 U.S.C. 10701–
10747, 11101–11124), construction,
For Economic Injury:
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2.500 U.S.C. 10901–10907), and
consolidation, merger, or common
The number assigned to this disaster
control arrangements between railroads
for physical damage is 155906 and for
(49 U.S.C. 10902, 11323–11327).
economic injury is 155910.
The Board established RETAC in 2007
as a federal advisory committee
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
consisting of a balanced cross-section of
Number 59008)
energy and rail industry stakeholders to
James Rivera,
provide independent, candid policy
Associate Administrator for Disaster
advice to the Board and to foster open,
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effective communication among the
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affected interests on issues such as rail
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performance, capacity constraints,
infrastructure planning and
development, and effective coordination
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD among suppliers, railroads, and users of
energy resources. RETAC operates
[Docket No. 670 (Sub-No. 2)]
under the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2, §§ 1–16).
Notice of Rail Energy Transportation
RETAC’s membership is balanced and
Advisory Committee Vacancies
representative of interested and affected
parties, consisting of not less than: Five
AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.
representatives from the Class I
ACTION: Notice of vacancies on federal
railroads; three representatives from
advisory committee and solicitation of
Class II and III railroads; three
nominations.
representatives from coal producers;
five representatives from electric
SUMMARY: The Surface Transportation
Board (Board) hereby gives notice of two utilities (including at least one rural
electric cooperative and one state- or
vacancies on its Rail Energy
municipally-owned utility); four
Transportation Advisory Committee
representatives from biofuel refiners,
(RETAC) for representatives of the
processors, or distributors, or biofuel
electric utility industry, one of which
feedstock growers or providers; one
must be filled by a representative of a
state- or municipally-owned utility. The representative of the petroleum
shipping industry; and, two
Board is soliciting suggestions from the
representatives from private car owners,
public for candidates to fill these
car lessors, or car manufacturers.
vacancies.
RETAC may also include up to two
DATES: Suggestions for candidates for
members with relevant experience but
membership on RETAC are due August
not necessarily affiliated with one of the
20, 2018.
aforementioned industries or sectors.
ADDRESSES: Suggestions may be
(The at-large seats are currently
submitted either via the Board’s e-filing occupied by representatives of rail labor
format or in paper format. Any person
and the downstream petroleum
using e-filing should attach a document production industry.) Members are
and otherwise comply with the
selected by the Chairman of the Board
instructions at the E–FILING link on the with the concurrence of a majority of
Board’s website, at https://www.stb.gov.
the Board. The Chairman may invite
Any person submitting a filing in paper
representatives from the U.S.
format should send the original and 10
Departments of Agriculture, Energy, and
copies to: Surface Transportation Board, Transportation and the Federal Energy
Attn: Docket No. EP 670 (Sub-No. 2),
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RETAC in advisory capacities as ex
officio (non-voting) members. The
members of the Board serve as ex officio
members of the Committee.
RETAC meets at least twice per year.
Meetings are typically held at the
Board’s headquarters in Washington,
DC, but may be held in other locations.
Members of RETAC serve without
compensation and without
reimbursement of travel expenses.
Further information about RETAC is
available on the RETAC page of the
Board’s website at https://www.stb.gov/
stb/rail/retac.html.
The Board is soliciting nominations
from the public for candidates to fill two
vacancies on RETAC for representatives
of the electric utility industry (one of
which must be a representative of a
state- or municipally-owned utility) for
a three-year term ending September 30,
2021. According to revised guidance
issued by the Office of Management and
Budget, it is permissible for federally
registered lobbyists to serve on advisory
committees, such as RETAC, as long as
they do so in a representative capacity,
rather than an individual capacity. See
Revised Guidance on Appointment of
Lobbyists to Fed. Advisory Comms.,
Bds., & Comm’ns, 79 FR 47,482 (Aug.
13, 2014). Members of RETAC are
appointed to serve in a representative
capacity.
Nominations for candidates to fill
these vacancies should be submitted in
letter form and should include: (1) The
name of the candidate; (2) the interest
the candidate will represent; (3) a
summary of the candidate’s experience
and qualifications for the position; (4) a
representation that the candidate is
willing to serve as a member of RETAC;
and, (5) a statement that the candidate
agrees to serve in a representative
capacity. Suggestions for candidates for
membership on RETAC should be filed
with the Board by August 20, 2018.
Please note that submissions will be
posted on the Board’s website under
Docket No. EP 670 (Sub-No. 2).
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 1321; 49 U.S.C.
11101; 49 U.S.C. 11121.
Decided: July 17, 2018.
By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting
Director, Office of Proceedings.
Jeffrey Herzig,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2018–15604 Filed 7–19–18; 8:45 am]
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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
[Docket No. 670 (Sub-No. 2)]
Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Vacancies
AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.
ACTION: Notice of vacancies on federal advisory committee and
solicitation of nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Surface Transportation Board (Board) hereby gives notice
of two vacancies on its Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee
(RETAC) for representatives of the electric utility industry, one of
which must be filled by a representative of a state- or municipally-
owned utility. The Board is soliciting suggestions from the public for
candidates to fill these vacancies.
DATES: Suggestions for candidates for membership on RETAC are due
August 20, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Suggestions may be submitted either via the Board's e-filing
format or in paper format. Any person using e-filing should attach a
document and otherwise comply with the instructions at the E-FILING
link on the Board's website, at https://www.stb.gov. Any person
submitting a filing in paper format should send the original and 10
copies to: Surface Transportation Board, Attn: Docket No. EP 670 (Sub-
No. 2), 395 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20423-0001.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael H. Higgins at 202-245-0284.
Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board exercises broad authority over
transportation by rail carriers, including rates and services (49
U.S.C. 10701-10747, 11101-11124), construction, acquisition, operation,
and abandonment of railroad lines (49 U.S.C. 10901-10907), and
consolidation, merger, or common control arrangements between railroads
(49 U.S.C. 10902, 11323-11327).
The Board established RETAC in 2007 as a federal advisory committee
consisting of a balanced cross-section of energy and rail industry
stakeholders to provide independent, candid policy advice to the Board
and to foster open, effective communication among the affected
interests on issues such as rail performance, capacity constraints,
infrastructure planning and development, and effective coordination
among suppliers, railroads, and users of energy resources. RETAC
operates under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2,
Sec. Sec. 1-16).
RETAC's membership is balanced and representative of interested and
affected parties, consisting of not less than: Five representatives
from the Class I railroads; three representatives from Class II and III
railroads; three representatives from coal producers; five
representatives from electric utilities (including at least one rural
electric cooperative and one state- or municipally-owned utility); four
representatives from biofuel refiners, processors, or distributors, or
biofuel feedstock growers or providers; one representative of the
petroleum shipping industry; and, two representatives from private car
owners, car lessors, or car manufacturers. RETAC may also include up to
two members with relevant experience but not necessarily affiliated
with one of the aforementioned industries or sectors. (The at-large
seats are currently occupied by representatives of rail labor and the
downstream petroleum production industry.) Members are selected by the
Chairman of the Board with the concurrence of a majority of the Board.
The Chairman may invite representatives from the U.S. Departments of
Agriculture, Energy, and Transportation and the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission to serve on RETAC in advisory capacities as ex
officio (non-voting) members. The members of the Board serve as ex
officio members of the Committee.
RETAC meets at least twice per year. Meetings are typically held at
the Board's headquarters in Washington, DC, but may be held in other
locations. Members of RETAC serve without compensation and without
reimbursement of travel expenses. Further information about RETAC is
available on the RETAC page of the Board's website at https://www.stb.gov/stb/rail/retac.html.
The Board is soliciting nominations from the public for candidates
to fill two vacancies on RETAC for representatives of the electric
utility industry (one of which must be a representative of a state- or
municipally-owned utility) for a three-year term ending September 30,
2021. According to revised guidance issued by the Office of Management
and Budget, it is permissible for federally registered lobbyists to
serve on advisory committees, such as RETAC, as long as they do so in a
representative capacity, rather than an individual capacity. See
Revised Guidance on Appointment of Lobbyists to Fed. Advisory Comms.,
Bds., & Comm'ns, 79 FR 47,482 (Aug. 13, 2014). Members of RETAC are
appointed to serve in a representative capacity.
Nominations for candidates to fill these vacancies should be
submitted in letter form and should include: (1) The name of the
candidate; (2) the interest the candidate will represent; (3) a summary
of the candidate's experience and qualifications for the position; (4)
a representation that the candidate is willing to serve as a member of
RETAC; and, (5) a statement that the candidate agrees to serve in a
representative capacity. Suggestions for candidates for membership on
RETAC should be filed with the Board by August 20, 2018. Please note
that submissions will be posted on the Board's website under Docket No.
EP 670 (Sub-No. 2).
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 1321; 49 U.S.C. 11101; 49 U.S.C. 11121.
Decided: July 17, 2018.
By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Director, Office of
Proceedings.
Jeffrey Herzig,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2018-15604 Filed 7-19-18; 8:45 am]
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