Federal Register #2026-11900

STB Review of Reliant Transportation Group Acquisition of Interstate Motor Carriers

This opportunity involves the Surface Transportation Board (STB), an independent federal agency, and centers on regulatory approval for a transportation sector acquisition. - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board (STB) - OEMs and Vendors: - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are mentioned - Key commercial entities: Reliant Transportation Group, LLC (acquirer), Tiger Infrastructure Partners LP (owner of Reliant), Southwest Coaches, Inc., and Minnesota Motor Bus, Inc. (acquired carriers) - Products/Services Requested: - Regulatory approval for Reliant Transportation Group, LLC and affiliates to acquire 100% equity in Southwest Coaches, Inc. and Minnesota Motor Bus, Inc. - The acquired companies provide school transportation and motorcoach charter services, primarily in Minnesota and neighboring states - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The transaction involves the acquisition of federally regulated interstate passenger motor carriers - No physical products, equipment, or OEM-specific items are being procured; the focus is on service provider acquisition and regulatory compliance - The acquisition is subject to STB approval and federal transportation regulations

Description

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) intends to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of dispute resolution procedures under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). This collection involves parties seeking the Board's informal assistance for dispute resolution related to cost allocation and access disputes between Amtrak, states, and potential non-Amtrak operators of intercity passenger rail service. The Board requests comments on the accuracy of burden estimates, ways to enhance the quality and clarity of information collected, and methods to minimize the burden on respondents. The collection supports the Board's statutory duties under the FAST Act and involves submitting request letters for mediation services.

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