Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor, 50561 [2019-20794]
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Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of
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6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of
Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999,
and Delegation of Authority No. 236–3
of August 28, 2000.
Marie Therese Porter Royce,
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and Cultural Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2019–20773 Filed 9–24–19; 8:45 am]
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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
[Docket No. EP 670 (Sub-No. 3)]
Renewal of Rail Energy Transportation
Advisory Committee
Surface Transportation Board.
ACTION: Notice of intent to renew
charter.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice
is hereby given that the Surface
Transportation Board (Board) intends to
renew the charter of the Rail Energy
Transportation Advisory Committee
(RETAC).
SUMMARY:
A copy of the charter is
available on the Board’s website at
https://www.stb.gov/stb/rail/retac.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kristen Nunnally, Designated Federal
Officer, at (202) 245–0312. Assistance
for the hearing impaired is available
through the Federal Relay Service at
(800) 877–8339.
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was established by the Board on
September 24, 2007, to provide advice
and guidance to the Board, on a
continuing basis, and to provide a forum
for the discussion of emerging issues
and concerns regarding the
transportation by rail of energy
resources, including, but not necessarily
limited to, coal and biofuels (such as
ethanol), and petroleum. RETAC
functions solely as an advisory body
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Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), 5 U.S.C. app., and its
implementing regulations.
RETAC consists of approximately 25
voting members, excluding the
governmental representatives. The
membership comprises a balanced
representation of individuals
experienced in issues affecting the
transportation of energy resources,
including no fewer than: 5
representatives from the Class I
railroads; 3 representatives from Class II
and III railroads; 3 representatives from
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Decided: September 20, 2019.
By the Board, Allison C. Davis, Director,
Office of Proceedings.
Regena Smith-Bernard,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2019–20805 Filed 9–24–19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4915–01–P
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
[Docket No. EP 290 (Sub-No. 5) (2019–4)]
Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor
Surface Transportation Board.
Approval of rail cost adjustment
AGENCY:
ACTION:
factor.
The Board approves the
fourth quarter 2019 Rail Cost
Adjustment Factor (RCAF) and cost
index filed by the Association of
American Railroads. The fourth quarter
2019 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.075. The
fourth quarter 2019 RCAF (Adjusted) is
0.454. The fourth quarter 2019 RCAF–5
is 0.427.
DATES: Applicable: October 1, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pedro Ramirez at (202) 245–0333.
SUMMARY:
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Assistance for the hearing impaired is
available through Federal Relay Service
at (800) 877–8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Board’s decision is posted at https://
www.stb.gov. Copies of the decision may
be purchased by contacting the Office of
Public Assistance, Governmental
Affairs, and Compliance at (202) 245–
0238.
Decided: September 19, 2019.
By the Board, Board Members
Begeman, Fuchs, and Oberman.
Raina Contee,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2019–20794 Filed 9–24–19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4915–01–P
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
[Docket No. EP 519 (Sub-No. 5)]
Renewal of National Grain Car Council
Surface Transportation Board.
Notice of intent to renew
AGENCY:
ACTION:
charter.
In accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice
is hereby given that the Surface
Transportation Board (Board) intends to
renew the charter of the National Grain
Car Council (NGCC).
ADDRESSES: A copy of the charter is
available on the Board’s website at
https://www.stb.gov/stb/rail/graincar_
council.html.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Small, Designated Federal
Officer, at (202) 245–0381. Assistance
for the hearing impaired is available
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(800) 8778339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NGCC
functions as a continuing working group
to facilitate private-sector solutions and
recommendations to the Board on
matters affecting grain transportation.
The NGCC functions solely as an
advisory body and complies with the
provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. app.,
and its implementing regulations.
The NGCC consists of approximately
42 members, excluding the
governmental representatives. The
membership comprises a balanced
representation of individuals
knowledgeable in the transportation of
grain, including no fewer than 14
members from the Class I railroads (one
marketing and one car management
representative from each Class I), 7
representatives from Class II and III
carriers, 14 representatives from grain
shippers and receivers, and 7
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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
[Docket No. EP 290 (Sub-No. 5) (2019-4)]
Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor
AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.
ACTION: Approval of rail cost adjustment factor.
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SUMMARY: The Board approves the fourth quarter 2019 Rail Cost
Adjustment Factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of
American Railroads. The fourth quarter 2019 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.075.
The fourth quarter 2019 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.454. The fourth quarter
2019 RCAF-5 is 0.427.
DATES: Applicable: October 1, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pedro Ramirez at (202) 245-0333.
Assistance for the hearing impaired is available through Federal Relay
Service at (800) 877-8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board's decision is posted at https://www.stb.gov. Copies of the decision may be purchased by contacting the
Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance at
(202) 245-0238.
Decided: September 19, 2019.
By the Board, Board Members Begeman, Fuchs, and Oberman.
Raina Contee,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2019-20794 Filed 9-24-19; 8:45 am]
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