Surface Transportation Board March 13, 2009 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

In response to a petition filed by Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) on February 18, 2009, the Board is instituting a declaratory order proceeding under 49 U.S.C. 721 and 5 U.S.C. 554(e).\1\ UP requests that the Board determine the extent of the common carrier obligation to quote rates for new, lengthy movements of chlorine, a toxic inhalation hazard (TIH), where the transportation would require movement through High Threat Urban Areas (HTUAs) \2\ and other large communities to destinations where, according to UP, an ample supply of chlorine is available from nearby sources. The Board seeks public comment on this matter.