Federal Register #2026-11894

STB Notice: Intent to Extend Approval for Regulatory Data Collections

This notice from the Surface Transportation Board (STB) announces a request for public comment regarding the extension of approval for several regulatory data collections: - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board (STB), an independent federal agency - Data Collections Involved: - Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue (quarterly, Class I railroads) - Agricultural Contract Summaries - Recordations (Rail and Water Carrier Liens) - Water Carrier Tariffs - Rail Depreciation Studies - Submission Requirements: - Reports must be submitted electronically to the STB - Details provided on number of respondents, frequency, and estimated burden hours for each collection - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No procurement of products or services; this is a regulatory data collection - Public comments are invited on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of these collections, as well as suggestions for improvement - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is not a procurement opportunity

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 the Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue. This collection involves Class I railroads submitting quarterly reports on fuel costs, consumption, and surcharge revenue to monitor fuel surcharge practices. The notice invites public comments on the information collection by August 11, 2026, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

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