Federal Register #2026-11903

Surface Transportation Board requests extension of Rail Depreciation Studies information collection

The Surface Transportation Board (STB), an independent federal agency, is seeking public comment on its plan to extend the collection of Rail Depreciation Studies from Class I railroads. - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board (STB), an independent federal agency - Purpose: - Extension of approval for the collection of Rail Depreciation Studies - Used to prescribe depreciation rates for rail property and monitor rail carrier practices - Requirements: - Class I railroads must submit bi-annual depreciation studies - Studies required at least every three years for equipment property and every six years for road property - Submissions must be made electronically - Public feedback requested on necessity, burden, and utility of the collection - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors involved; this is a regulatory information collection - Products/Services: - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for information collection and public comment - Notable Requirements: - Focus on regulatory compliance and data submission by Class I railroads - Opportunity is for public comment, not procurement of goods or services

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 Rail Depreciation Studies. This collection involves Class I railroads submitting depreciation studies bi-annually to prescribe depreciation rates for rail property. The studies are necessary for the Board to monitor and regulate rail carrier practices and to determine operating expenses used in various proceedings. Comments on this information collection are due by August 11, 2026.

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