Opportunity
Federal Register #FD 36923
Regulatory Notice: Continuance in Control of Rail Companies by Colby Nitterhouse
Buyer
Surface Transportation Board
Posted
July 22, 2026
Identifier
FD 36923
NAICS
926120
This opportunity involves a regulatory notice from the Surface Transportation Board regarding Colby Nitterhouse's continuance in control of NPJ Rail, LLC; PNGT Rail, LLC; and WCN Rail, LLC as they become Class III rail carriers. - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board - Entities Involved: - Colby Nitterhouse (individual) - NPJ Rail, LLC - PNGT Rail, LLC - WCN Rail, LLC - Products/Services Requested: - No products, part numbers, or services are requested; this is a regulatory action only - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Notice pertains to regulatory approval for control of rail companies - References acquisition exemptions for rail lines in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania - No procurement of goods or services is involved - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned
Description
The Surface Transportation Board has issued a notice regarding the continuance in control exemption for Colby Nitterhouse over NPJ Rail, LLC; PNGT Rail, LLC; and WCN Rail, LLC upon their becoming Class III rail carriers. The notice details the exemption process, related acquisition exemptions for rail lines in Chambersburg, PA, and the regulatory and procedural context. It includes information about the effective date of the exemption, filing requirements for petitions, and environmental review exclusions. The transactions involve control of rail companies and are exempt from prior approval requirements under 49 U.S.C. 11323.