Federal Register #2026-06583

Notice of Potential Release of Railroad Waybill Data

This notice from the Surface Transportation Board addresses the potential release of confidential waybill data: - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board (STB), Department of Transportation - Data Release Details: - University of Wisconsin has requested access to unmasked Carload Waybill Samples for railroad shipments of corn, soybeans, and wheat covering 1996–2025 - The waybill data contains confidential information about railroads and shippers - Parties may file objections to the release with the Director of the Board's Office of Economics - Data release is governed by 49 CFR 1244.9 - No procurement activity: - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are being requested or procured in this notice - Unique Requirements: - Notice is for data release, not a solicitation for goods or services - Focus is on confidentiality and regulatory compliance

Description

This notice from the Surface Transportation Board announces the release of waybill data, specifically unmasked Carload Waybill Samples for railroad shipments of corn, soybeans, and wheat from 1996 to 2025. The data contains confidential railroad and shipper information, and parties objecting to the release are invited to file objections within 14 calendar days. The notice provides details on how to access the request and the rules governing the release of this data.

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