Roster of Arbitrators-Annual Update, 89003 [2023-28403]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 246 / Tuesday, December 26, 2023 / Notices The agenda items to be considered include: —Adoption of the agenda —Decisions of other IMO bodies —Validated model training courses —Role of the human element —Reports on unlawful practices associated with certificates of competency —Comprehensive review of the 1978 STCW Convention and Code —Biennial status report and provisional agenda for HTW 11 —Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025 —Any other business —Report to the Maritime Safety Committee Please note: The Sub-committee may, on short notice, adjust the HTW 10 agenda to accommodate any constraints associated with the meeting. Although no changes to the agenda are anticipated, if any are necessary, they will be provided to those who RSVP. 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(Authority: 22 U.S.C. 2656 and 5 U.S.C. 552) Leslie W. Hunt, Coast Guard Liaison Officer, Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2023–28344 Filed 12–22–23; 8:45 am] khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4710–09–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. EP 730 (Sub-No. 1)] Roster of Arbitrators—Annual Update Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 11708, the Board’s regulations establish a voluntary VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:25 Dec 22, 2023 Jkt 262001 and binding arbitration process to resolve rail rate and practice complaints that are subject to the Board’s jurisdiction. Section 11708(f) provides that, unless parties otherwise agree, an arbitrator or panel of arbitrators shall be selected from a roster maintained by the Board. Accordingly, the Board’s rules establish a process for creating and maintaining a roster of arbitrators. 49 CFR 1108.6(b). The Board most recently updated its roster of arbitrators by decision served February 17, 2023. The roster is published on the Board’s website at www.stb.gov (click the ‘‘Resources’’ tab, select ‘‘Litigation Alternatives’’ from the dropdown menu, click on the ‘‘Arbitration’’ link, and click on the ‘‘Roster of Arbitrators’’ link). As provided under 49 CFR 1108.6(b), the Board updates the roster of arbitrators annually. Accordingly, the Board is now requesting the names and qualifications of new arbitrators who wish to be placed on the roster. Current arbitrators who wish to remain on the roster must notify the Board of their continued availability and confirm that the biographical information on file with the Board remains accurate and, if not, provide any necessary updates. Arbitrators who do not confirm their continued availability will be removed from the roster. This decision will be served on all current arbitrators. Any person who wishes to be added to the roster should file an application that describes the applicant’s experience with rail transportation and economic regulation, as well as professional or business experience, including agriculture, in the private sector. The submission should also describe the applicant’s training in dispute resolution and/or experience in arbitration or other forms of dispute resolution, including the number of years of experience. Lastly, the submission should provide the applicant’s contact information and information on fees. All comments—including filings from new applicants, updates to existing arbitrator information, and confirmations of continued availability—should be submitted either via e-filing on the Board’s website or in writing addressed to 395 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20423–0001 by January 25, 2024. The Board will assess each new applicant’s qualifications to determine which individuals can ably serve as arbitrators based on the criteria established under 49 CFR 1108.6(b). The Board will then establish an updated roster of arbitrators. The roster will include a brief biographical sketch of each arbitrator, including information PO 00000 Frm 00140 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 89003 such as background, area(s) of expertise, arbitration experience, and geographical location, as well as contact information and fees. The roster will be published on the Board’s website. It is ordered: 1. Applications from persons interested in being added to the Board’s roster of arbitrators, and confirmations of continued availability (with updates, if any, to existing arbitrator information) from persons currently on the arbitration roster, are due by January 25, 2024. 2. This decision will be served on all current arbitrators and published in the Federal Register. 3. This decision is effective on the date of service. Decided: December 19, 2023. By the Board, Mai T. Dinh, Director, Office of Proceedings. Kenyatta Clay, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2023–28403 Filed 12–22–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD [Docket No. EP 290 (Sub-No. 5) (2024–1)] Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor Surface Transportation Board. Approval of rail cost adjustment AGENCY: ACTION: factor. The Surface Transportation Board has adopted the first quarter 2024 Rail Cost Adjustment Factor and cost index filed by the Association of American Railroads. DATES: Applicability Date: January 1, 2024. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pedro Ramirez, (202) 245–0333. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call (202) 245–0245. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The rail cost adjustment factor (RCAF) is an index formulated to represent changes in railroad costs incurred by the nation’s largest railroads over a specified period of time. Under 49 U.S.C. 10708, the Surface Transportation Board (Board) is required to publish the RCAF on at least a quarterly basis. Each quarter, the Association of American Railroads computes three types of RCAF figures and submits those figures to the Board for approval. The Board has reviewed the submission and adopts the RCAF figures for the first quarter of 2024. The first quarter 2024 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 0.974. The first quarter 2024 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.383. The first quarter E:\FR\FM\26DEN1.SGM 26DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 246 (Tuesday, December 26, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 89003]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28403]


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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. EP 730 (Sub-No. 1)]


Roster of Arbitrators--Annual Update

    Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 11708, the Board's regulations establish a 
voluntary and binding arbitration process to resolve rail rate and 
practice complaints that are subject to the Board's jurisdiction. 
Section 11708(f) provides that, unless parties otherwise agree, an 
arbitrator or panel of arbitrators shall be selected from a roster 
maintained by the Board. Accordingly, the Board's rules establish a 
process for creating and maintaining a roster of arbitrators. 49 CFR 
1108.6(b).
    The Board most recently updated its roster of arbitrators by 
decision served February 17, 2023. The roster is published on the 
Board's website at www.stb.gov (click the ``Resources'' tab, select 
``Litigation Alternatives'' from the dropdown menu, click on the 
``Arbitration'' link, and click on the ``Roster of Arbitrators'' link).
    As provided under 49 CFR 1108.6(b), the Board updates the roster of 
arbitrators annually. Accordingly, the Board is now requesting the 
names and qualifications of new arbitrators who wish to be placed on 
the roster. Current arbitrators who wish to remain on the roster must 
notify the Board of their continued availability and confirm that the 
biographical information on file with the Board remains accurate and, 
if not, provide any necessary updates. Arbitrators who do not confirm 
their continued availability will be removed from the roster. This 
decision will be served on all current arbitrators.
    Any person who wishes to be added to the roster should file an 
application that describes the applicant's experience with rail 
transportation and economic regulation, as well as professional or 
business experience, including agriculture, in the private sector. The 
submission should also describe the applicant's training in dispute 
resolution and/or experience in arbitration or other forms of dispute 
resolution, including the number of years of experience. Lastly, the 
submission should provide the applicant's contact information and 
information on fees.
    All comments--including filings from new applicants, updates to 
existing arbitrator information, and confirmations of continued 
availability--should be submitted either via e-filing on the Board's 
website or in writing addressed to 395 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 
20423-0001 by January 25, 2024. The Board will assess each new 
applicant's qualifications to determine which individuals can ably 
serve as arbitrators based on the criteria established under 49 CFR 
1108.6(b). The Board will then establish an updated roster of 
arbitrators. The roster will include a brief biographical sketch of 
each arbitrator, including information such as background, area(s) of 
expertise, arbitration experience, and geographical location, as well 
as contact information and fees. The roster will be published on the 
Board's website.
    It is ordered:
    1. Applications from persons interested in being added to the 
Board's roster of arbitrators, and confirmations of continued 
availability (with updates, if any, to existing arbitrator information) 
from persons currently on the arbitration roster, are due by January 
25, 2024.
    2. This decision will be served on all current arbitrators and 
published in the Federal Register.
    3. This decision is effective on the date of service.

    Decided: December 19, 2023.

    By the Board, Mai T. Dinh, Director, Office of Proceedings.
Kenyatta Clay,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2023-28403 Filed 12-22-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4915-01-P
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