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Payment, Filing, and Service Procedures
The Surface Transportation Board (Board) proposes to modify its rules pertaining to certain payment, filing, and service procedures. Many of these rules are outdated and do not reflect current technology. As explained in this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), the Board proposes updating its regulations relating to methods of payment, filing procedures, electronic service of Board decisions, and fees for copying, printing, and related services. The proposed updates are intended to promote increased use of electronic filing and payment systems and result in cost savings to both the Board and the public, while enhancing the accessibility of information relating to proceedings and functions of the Board.
Notice of National Grain Car Council Meeting
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the National Grain Car Council (NGCC), pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Regulations Governing Fees for Services Performed in Connection With Licensing and Related Services-2018 Update
The Board updates for 2018 the fees that the public must pay to file certain cases and pleadings with the Board.
Railroad Revenue Adequacy-2017 Determination; Railroad Cost of Capital-2017; Uniform Railroad Costing System-2017 Calculations
The Board is seeking comment on whether to make adjustments to its 2017 annual cost of capital determination, revenue adequacy determination, and Uniform Railroad Costing System calculations, to account for a one-time revaluation of rail carriers' deferred tax liabilities due to the reduction of the federal corporate income tax rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in December 2017.
Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Vacancies
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.
60-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collections: Rail Carrier Financial Reports
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (Board) gives notice of its intent to request from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval without change of the six existing collections described below.
30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval and Merger of Collections: Statutory Authority To Preserve Rail Service
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice that it is requesting from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) an extension of approval for the information collections required under section 8(d) of the National Trails System Act (Trails Act). The Board is also seeking approval to merge into this collection (OMB Control Number: 2140-0022) the collection of information about notifications of Trails Act agreement and substitute sponsorship (OMB Control Number: 2140- 0017). The Board previously published a notice about this collection in the Federal Register (Apr. 18, 2018). That notice allowed for a 60-day public review and comment period. No comments were received.
Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor
The Board approves the third quarter 2018 Rail Cost Adjustment Factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of American Railroads. The third quarter 2018 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.061. The third quarter 2018 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.449. The third quarter 2018 RCAF-5 is 0.419.
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
The Acting Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board is publishing the Regulatory Flexibility Agenda for spring 2018.
2017 Tax Information for Use in the Revenue Shortfall Allocation Method
The Board is publishing, and providing the public an opportunity to comment on, the 2017 weighted average state tax rates for each Class I railroad, as calculated by the Association of American Railroads (AAR), for use in the Revenue Shortfall Allocation Method (RSAM).
Progressive Rail Incorporated-Continuance in Control Exemption-Chicago Junction Railway Company, LLC
Hainesport Industrial Railroad, LLC-Lease and Operation Exemption-Hainesport Secondary Railroad, LLC
On-Time Performance Under Section 213 of The Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008
The Surface Transportation Board (Board) is removing its final rule concerning on-time performance of intercity passenger rail service because it was invalidated upon judicial review.
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