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National Association of Reversionary Property Owners-Petition for Rulemaking; Limiting Extensions of Trail Use Negotiating Periods

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 5, 2018

.3d at 583 (affirming the agency's authority to grant “reasonable” extensions of the Trails Act negotiating period). … of time. ( Id. ) A few commenters support NARPO's proposal to limit the number of extensions granted during the trail use negotiation period. ( E.g., Tomani Comments 1; Rood Comments 1.)

Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Competition: Review of Part 1144

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 9, 2026

DATES: Comments on this notice of proposed rulemaking are due by March 10, 2026. Reply comments are due by April 24, 2026. … the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (the 4R Act), Public Law 94-210, the Staggers Rail Act of 1980 (Staggers), Public Law 96-448, and the ICC Termination Act of 1995 (ICCTA),

Limiting Extensions of Trail Use Negotiating Periods; Rails-to-Trails Conservancy-Petition for Rulemaking

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 4, 2019

On March 22, 2019, after the comment period closed in Docket No. … After consideration of the comments, the Board is adopting a final rule amending its regulations related to the Trails Act as explained below.

CSX Corporation and CSX Transportation, Inc., et al.-Control and Merger-Pan Am Systems, Inc., Pan Am Railways, Inc., Boston and Maine Corporation, Maine Central Railroad Company, Northern Railroad, Pan Am Southern LLC, Portland Terminal Company, Springfield Terminal Railway Company, Stony Brook Railroad Company, and Vermont & Massachusetts Railroad Company

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 25, 2021

Comments on the proposed procedural schedule will be due 10 days after publication of the proposed procedural schedule in the Federal Register . … Way Employes Division/IBT; Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen; International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers-Mechanical Division; and National Conference of Firemen and

Review of the General Purpose Costing System; Supplement

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 10, 2016

and the air brakes to charge, then the amount of time it takes to switch will be dependent on the number of cars. … Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3549.

Expediting Rate Cases

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 21, 2016

Parties may also comment on the idea of offering or requiring mediation during a pre-complaint period, or any other period during the rate case. … Regulatory Flexibility Act Because this ANPR does not impose or propose any requirements, and instead seeks comments and suggestions for the Board to consider in possibly developing a subsequent proposed

Expediting Rate Cases

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 5, 2017

Regulatory Flexibility Act. … Paperwork Reduction Act.

30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collection: Rail Depreciation Studies

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 25, 2026

When submitting comments, please refer to “Paperwork Reduction Act Comments, Rail Depreciation Studies.” … That notice allowed for a 60-day public review and comment period. No comments were received.

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 22, 2023

Timetable:   Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/28/16 81 FR 17125 NPRM Comment Period End 07/26/16 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 08/26/16 Request for Further Comment … in Rulemaking Proceeding 10/05/20 85 FR 62689 Comment Period End 01/29/21 Reply Comment Period End 03/01/21 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Policy Statement on Demurrage and Accessorial Rules and Charges

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 10, 2019

Congress then enacted the Staggers Rail Act of 1980, Public Law 96-448, 94 Stat. 1895 (the Staggers Act), which made broad deregulatory reforms in the rail industry. … Following enactment of the 4-R Act and the Staggers Act, the ICC in 1985 allowed rail carriers to establish individualized demurrage and storage rules and charges that were based on market forces but still

Reciprocal Switching for Inadequate Service

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Sep 18, 2023

to act within that time period due to extraordinary circumstances, the prescription would be automatically renewed for an additional 30 days from the end of the current term. … Paperwork Reduction Act Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(3), and Appendix B, the Board seeks comments

Expediting Rate Cases

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 5, 2017

Comments in Response to the ANPRM Pre-Complaint Period. … The Board welcomes comment on this proposed longer period.

30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Reinstatement Without Change: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 3, 2024

That notice allowed for a 60-day public review and comment period. No comments were received. DATES: Comments on this information collection should be submitted by November 4, 2024. … When submitting comments, please refer to “Paperwork Reduction Act Comments, Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery.”

Reciprocal Switching

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 3, 2022

The NPRM sought comments on two alternatives regarding the compensation the Board could impose for switching service if the carriers could not agree within a reasonable time period. … Should a party wish to reply to a meeting summary, it must do so within the time period for written comments, set out above.

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 31, 2021

Timetable:   Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/28/16 81 FR 17125 NPRM Comment Period End 07/26/16 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 08/26/16 Request for Further Comment … in Rulemaking Proceeding 10/05/20 85 FR 62689 Comment Period End 12/04/20 Replies to Comments 01/04/21 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

Updating Class I Rail Carrier Reporting Requirements; Extension of Comment Period

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 18, 2025

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of comment period. … DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published September 30, 2025, at 90 FR 46779, is extended.

Petition for Rulemaking-Railroad Consolidation Procedures-Exemption for Emergency Temporary Trackage Rights

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 6, 2021

(NTSB Comments 2.) … In the NPRM, the Board sought comments pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521, and OMB regulations, 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(3), regarding: (1) Whether the collection of information

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Feb 9, 2024

Timetable:   Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/28/16 81 FR 17125 NPRM Comment Period End 07/26/16 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 08/26/16 Request for Further Comment … in Rulemaking Proceeding 10/05/20 85 FR 62689 Comment Period End 01/29/21 Reply Comment Period End 03/01/21 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required

Petition for Rulemaking-Railroad Consolidation Procedures-Exemption for Emergency Temporary Trackage Rights

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 7, 2021

DATES: Comments are due by July 12, 2021. Reply comments are due by August 11, 2021. … Paperwork Reduction Act .

Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 14, 2026

Timetable:   Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/28/16 81 FR 17125 NPRM Comment Period End 07/26/16 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 08/26/16 Request for Further Comment … in Rulemaking Proceeding 10/05/20 85 FR 62689 Comment Period End 01/29/21 Reply Comment Period End 03/01/21 Next Action 10/00/26 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required